Celebrations:
whether it's summer or winter, towns are always
dressing up for something... it could be inspired
by the beauty of the river or the history of the
town. A calendar of festivals and other events is
included at this MVP Online Travel Guide Website.
Watch able wildlife is a "must see" along
the Mississippi River Flyway. Hundreds of bald eagles,
thousands of migrating tundra swans, egrets and
over 200 species of birds and water fowl and fireflies.
Don't forget your camera. Biking, hiking, canoeing,
snowmobiling, skiing, boating, and shopping are
just some of the favorite things to do along the
way. Treat yourself to a river boat cruise, browse
through countless museums, discover the parks and
wildlife areas. As you travel the Great River Road,
you'll see dozens of county and town roads that
stray off up into the bluffs and valleys. Allow
a little extra time to satisfy your explorer's curiosity.
You'll be rewarded with wonderful discoveries, breath
taking views, magical hidden secrets, and a wealth
of rural Americana. It's yours to... explore...
discover... enjoy.
The folks along the way will give you a: "Great
River Road Welcome" and will tell
you more about all 14 vintage villages of the Mississippi
Valley Partners. Use this online travel guide for
more ideas. For more information about the entire:
Great River Road contact Minnesota Tourism, 1-800-657-3700,
or Wisconsin Great River Road at La Crosse CVB 1-800-658-9424
ext.8, for free brochures.
The Mississippi River Parkway Commission
(MRPC) is a multi-state organization which
works collectively to preserve, promote, and enhance
the scenic, historic, and recreational resources
of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth
in the corridor, and to develop the national, scenic
and historic parkway known as the Great River Road.
The Great River Road runs from Canada to the Gulf;
just follow the green pilot wheel signs. Bridges
cross the Mississippi River linking Minnesota and
Wisconsin at Red Wing, MN/Bay City, WI and at Nelson,
WI/ and Wabasha, MN. |
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mighty Mississippi River |
| The mighty Mississippi
River, one of our National treasures
is edged with two scenic highways, Minnesota
Highway 61 and Wisconsin Highway 35, both
signed as the Great River Road "America's
Greatest Undiscovered Scenic Drive".
Just follow the green pilot wheel signs for
an unforgettable trip. The roads carry you
through landscape millions of years old, untouched
by the mighty glaciers. |
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The Great River Road WI
Wisconsin
Highway 35
Just follow the green pilot wheel signs
for an unforgettable trip.
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| There are places where you
can see towering limestone bluffs created
over a million years ago, rising more than
500 feet above the Mississippi river. Quaint
historic river towns, each only a few miles
apart and each with their own special history,
community attractions and festivals welcome
you to: A large variety of lodging: B&B's,
cabins, motels, country inns, historic hotels,
camp sites and houseboat rentals. Eateries
including ethnic foods, catfish, homemade
food, fine dining, buffalo burgers, fresh
raspberries, sweet corn, fast foods, special
local breads and pies and picnic baskets.
Fishing in every season for walleye, bass,
catfish, pan fish and hunting for deer, turkeys,
ducks, raccoon, mushrooms, driftwood and special
antique treasures. |
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The
Great River Road MN
Minnesota
Highway 61
Just
follow the green pilot wheel signs for
an unforgettable trip.
www.mnmississippiriver.com
PH: 763-212-2560 |
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