Great River Road

Great River Road

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The Mississippi River is one of the greatest river highways in the US. Experience a road trip alongside the river to see incredible cities and attractions established on the route. This road trip takes you across the length of the US to explore the river's heritage and some of the greatest cultural landmarks.

Great River Road
Minneapolis

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Minneapolis

Minneapolis

Twin City with cultural landmarks

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10 mi • 15 min

Mall of America

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Mall of America

Massive mall with 500 shops and rides

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235 mi • 4 h 16 min

National Brewery Museum

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National Brewery Museum

Brewing heritage on the Mississippi River

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National Brewery Museum

21 mi • 28 min

National Mississippi River Museum

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National Mississippi River Museum

Museum dedicated to the river’s history

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3 mi • 10 min

Eagle Point Park

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Eagle Point Park

Leisure park with panoramic River views

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82 mi • 1 h 23 min

Le Claire

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Le Claire

Le Claire

Riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River

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< 1 mi

Buffalo Bill Museum

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Buffalo Bill Museum

Exhibits on 19th Century life on the riverfront

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Buffalo Bill Museum

< 1 mi

Antique Archaeology

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Antique Archaeology

Antique shop made famous on American Pickers

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Antique Archaeology

179 mi • 2 h 51 min

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

Exhibits about Mark Twain in his childhood home

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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

117 mi • 2 h 0 min

Gateway Arch

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Gateway Arch

Monumental landmark in St. Louis

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Gateway Arch

7 mi • 14 min

Forest Park

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Forest Park

Cultural park with zoo, museum, and more

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Forest Park

6 mi • 10 min

Busch Stadium

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Busch Stadium

Busch Stadium

Baseball stadium for St. Louis Cardinals

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285 mi • 4 h 16 min

Beale St

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Beale St

Famous street in Memphis

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7 mi • 10 min

Graceland

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Graceland

Museum for Elvis in his former estate

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Graceland

8 mi • 14 min

National Civil Rights Museum

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National Civil Rights Museum

Site of Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination

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National Civil Rights Museum

311 mi • 4 h 49 min

Natchez

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Natchez

Sightseeing 19th century antebellum mansions

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Natchez

172 mi • 2 h 51 min

French Quarter

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French Quarter

French Quarter

Historic district with restaurants, galleries, and bars

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