Plan the perfect Great River Road trip with these tips.
And its high time you got to know it better.
Ready to put the pedal to the metal on this one?
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Heres how to plan a Great River Road trip, including can’t-miss stops and places to stay.
The route is about 3,000 miles long and can technically be driven in about 36 hours straight.
Check out the water views from the hill atGold Medal Park, which celebrates the areas flour-producing past.
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Dont miss theNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, which will delight all ages with its interactive exhibits.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway City is a quintessential stop on any Great River Road tour.
Visitors should make time for its remarkable Gateway Arch, with a newly redesigned museum.
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Other great spots include the quirky City Museum and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Additionally, families will love theSt.
Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
You cant visit Memphis without moseying down famed Beale Street to hear some blues.
Then stroll to the nearby Riverbluff Walkway, which offers impressive views of the Mississippi.
Heres where to stop and rest your head.
Camp at Itasca State Park
Begin the journey with an overnight camping trip atItasca State Park.
Part of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District, the island is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Want to make the stay extra special?
Book its Al Capone-inspired suite, just to say you did.
The Peabody
Once you make your way to Memphis, pop intoThe Peabodyfor a spell.
