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Ten States
The mighty Mississippi River begins its 3,000-mile journey through the heart of America in northern Minnesota, flowing south through Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana before spilling into the Gulf of Mexico.
Ten states brought together by one great River... Experience the lure of the Mississippi as so many have done before you, then travel beyond her banks to explore the other exciting cities and state attractions throughout the Mississippi River Valley. Click on the state links below to learn more...
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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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| A raindrop falling into Lake Itasca would arrive at the Gulf of Mexico in about 90 days. |
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| If I could live in the Mississippi River Valley during any period in history, it would definitely be the majestic steamboat era. I would love to dress in hoop skirts and live in a lovely Antebellum plantation home. |
| Rose B. - Hernando, MS |
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| Katy Trail State Park is a 225-mile hiking and biking trail that spans the state of Missouri along the Missouri River, towering sandstone bluffs, and through open prairie land. |
| Deb L. - Jefferson City, MO |
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