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 The 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. |
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| Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans used the Great River Road for trade and travel, with the Hopewell Indian culture becoming the most advanced society in early North America. |
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| We traveled in southern Iowa and into Illinois along the river in February and saw more eagles in that short stretch than we've seen in our lifetime. They were sitting in trees, on logs in the river, on the ice - anywhere they could find a spot to land. It was incredible. |
| Don F. - Rochester, MN |
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| Located in historic downtown Paducah, the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society lobby is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows in a variety of quilted patterns. You'll find more than 150 quilts on display; treasures not to be your “grandmas” quilts, but delicate works of art. |
| Marge B. - Frankfort, KY |
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