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Great River Road Interpretive Centers

The Stories of the Mississippi River

A current network of 62 museums and historic sites in all 10 river states have been selected to showcase and connect the historic stories of the Mississippi River. Follow these links to learn more, then plan your visit today.

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Mississippi River Fun Facts
Great River RoadThe Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states.
The name "Mississippi" comes from the Anishinabe people (Ojibwe Indians). They called the river "Messipi" or "Mee-zee-see-bee," which means "Big River" or "Father of Waters."
Favorite Places Along the River
Riverside Park, near Cassville, Wisconsin, offers an awesome view of the River's activities. The natural shoreline provides the closest view of one of the most narrow areas of the Upper Mississippi River. It's "history in the making" to watch the enormous tows pushing barges pass each other with such precision. The park also provides children a chance to enjoy new playground equipment and families take advantage of the opportunity to have picnics and relax
Sheila N. - Cassville, WI
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Favorite Places Beyond the River
Winter in Wisconsin brings crisp clear days where outdoor recreation is a must. Travelers from all over the globe participate in the international Birkebeiner cross county ski race in Hayward.
Dave S. - Madison, WI
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