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Ten States
The mighty Mississippi River begins its 3,000-mile journey through the heart of America in northern Minnesota, flowing south through Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana before spilling into the Gulf of Mexico.
Ten states brought together by one great River... Experience the lure of the Mississippi as so many have done before you, then travel beyond her banks to explore the other exciting cities and state attractions throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Click on the state links below to learn more...
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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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| The charming town of Hannibal, Missouri, is home to author Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) and the "unsinkable" Molly Brown. Clemens' boyhood home is now a museum open to the public. |
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| One of our family's favorite Minnesota summer pasttimes is to spend the day on a sandbar or just cruising on the Mississippi. We've been doing it since our kids were growing up and now enjoy these same experiences with our grandkids. |
| Dianne F. - Rochester, MN |
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| The magic of autumn in the great north woods of Wisconsin brings crisp nights and magnificent fall color. |
| Dave S. - Madison, WI |
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