Minnesota - Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway

Description: This route follows highways and some gravel roads for 300 miles through the rolling farmland and woodlands bordering the river between Belle Plaine and Browns Valley, past several state parks and historic sites.

Time to Allow: Allow at least two days- make it a weekend trip.

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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."