Minnesota - Great River Road - Minnesota

Description: Follow the Mississippi from the headwaters of Lake Itasca to the large falls of Minneapolis/St. Paul to the scenic beauty of bluff country entering Iowa. Canoe past quaint pioneer towns. Relive history aboard a nostalgic steamboat. Fish the shores of the Mississippi or in many nearby lakes. Explore the quiet of the wilderness. Savor the fine dining, arts, history, sports, and entertainment of the Twin Cities. You'll find it all on your journey along the Great River Road.

Time to Allow: Varies from 19 hours to several days

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."