The Mississippi River’s All-American Road
Minnesota’s Great River Road is a designated All-American Road offering a bounty of river experiences in a parkway setting. It spans 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, three tribes, and six unique destination areas featuring iconic scenic reaches that provide access to and tell the stories of America’s Great Mississippi River.
Look for this green and white Pilot’s Wheel sign to guide your way along
Minnesota’s 565-mile Great River Road National Scenic Byway.
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Plan Your Trip Interactive Map
Before and during your journey, use the Plan Your Trip interactive map to understand the Great River Road and Mississippi River (bicycle) Trail alignments, discover over 700 points of interest, find over 200 local food providers, and see where Tribal lands are along the river. Beyond the car, Great River Road travel options include Amtrak train stations, excursion boat landings and airports. Beyond the river, alignments of Minnesota’s 20 other state and National scenic byways offer their own sense of place. Welcome!
Drive the Great River Road Month
September is Drive the Great River Road Month; celebrated annually in all ten Mississippi River states. The celebration encourages motorists to drive any section (or all of them) along the 3,000-mile Great River Road. Drive the Great River Road Month celebrates the countless things to see and do along the Great River Road, including visiting Interpretive Centers, parks, river towns, and more. Click here for featured Minnesota Great River Road attractions from past years and watch for new tips every September!