Mississippi Bluffs

Hastings to the Iowa Border
Approx. 140 miles
Driving Directions

Bring binoculars to bluff country because the river vistas are remarkable and the wildlife viewing - especially birding - some of the best in the country. Follow the river through more than a dozen charming river towns complete with historic main streets, riverboats, unique shopping, museums and warm hospitality. The Lock and Dam system continues and Native American history abounds.

• Hastings
• U.S. Lock & Dam  #3
• Red Wing
• Frontenac State Park
• Frontenac
• Lake City
• Camp Lacupolis
• Reads Landing
• Wabasha
• U.S. Lock & Dam  #4
• Kellogg
• U.S. Lock & Dam  #5
• John A. Latsch State Park
• Winona
• U.S. Lock & Dam  #6
• Great River Bluffs State Park
• U.S. Lock & Dam  #7
• LaCrescent
• Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge

Other Scenic Byways that Touch the Great River Road:

• Apple Blossom Scenic Byway
• Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway