What spans thousands of miles and passes through 10 states and hundreds of river towns? The Great River Road! One of the best road trips you can take in America, the route, which (luckily) runs right through Mississippi, boasts history, nature, recreation, culture, and scenic beauty.
Great River Road traces the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Lorie Shaull/Flickr It’s one of the longest scenic byways in America.
The Federal Highway Administration designated it an All-American Road. And that’s because it’s highlighted by rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty.
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In Mississippi, the Great River Road runs just about the entire length of the state, from Woodville in the south to Tunica in the north.
Picture Mississippi - photography by Kim Hunt, Contributed Photo
Amazing sites and attractions line the entire roadway – and the Mississippi portion is no exception.
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As you make your way along the Great River Road in Mississippi, you’ll come across some great historic sites and museums, including The Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center and Museum in Tunica.
The Great River Road/Facebook It’s touted as a “can’t-miss stop.”
You’ll find lots of river-related sites, too, such as the Tunica River Park Museum and the Lower Mississippi River Museum in Vicksburg.
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Interpretive centers are another hallmark of Great River Road.
Zephyr_Travel/TripAdvisor Housed in museums and historic sites throughout the route, they’re great places to pick up some travel info, discover area attractions, and learn about the Mighty Mississippi.
As an added bonus, the Great River Road runs right into one of the state’s other famous roadways – the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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It’s one of the longest scenic byways in America.
The Great River Road/Facebook
Picture Mississippi - photography by Kim Hunt, Contributed Photo
Peter Burka/Wikipedia
It’s touted as a “can’t-miss stop.”
Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum/Facebook
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Housed in museums and historic sites throughout the route, they’re great places to pick up some travel info, discover area attractions, and learn about the Mighty Mississippi.
Tony Wesbster/Flickr
So, what do you think? Are you ready to embark on one of America’s best road trips? Have you ever driven along the Great River Road? If so, did you stick to the Mississippi portion or venture out of state? What’d you think? Tell us!
Just like Great River Road, the Natchez Trace Parkway boasts lots of must-see sites. Make sure you don’t miss a thing by embarking on this road trip along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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