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Travel Beyond the River
There's no doubt that a trip to the Mississippi River Valley should bring you to the river, but traveling beyond the river is essential to experience the full realm of river country - endless possibilities that reflect the heart and soul of America. Travel north to south, to a pair of bordering states or to international gateway cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, Memphis, New Orleans, or Minneapolis / St. Paul. Touch the river, then explore what awaits just beyond.
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Use the map below to learn more about the the ten states of the Mississippi River Valley.
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 The Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. |
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| The charming town of Hannibal, Missouri, is home to author Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) and the "unsinkable" Molly Brown. Clemens' boyhood home is now a museum open to the public. |
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| Red Wing, Minnesota is a charming river town that I highly recommend. It is an easy day trip from the Twin Citities, with fabulous Victorian architecture and great B&B's. |
| Paul S. - St. Paul, MN |
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| Located in historic downtown Paducah, the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society lobby is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows in a variety of quilted patterns. You'll find more than 150 quilts on display; treasures not to be your “grandmas” quilts, but delicate works of art. |
| Marge B. - Frankfort, KY |
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