USA Tailor-Made Fly-Drive: The Great Mississippi River Road

Duration: 14 nights
Distance (approx): 1482 miles
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The Great Mississippi River Road

A Tailor-Made Fly-Drive Holiday to The Great Lakes, USA

Arrive in Minneapolis located on the beautiful Great River Road renowned for its culture, shopping and entertainment. Explore the scenic byways surrounding the city that showcase its beautiful lakes and parkways. Trace the Mississippi to the pretty river town of La Crosse before arriving in Galena, a charming town full of 19th century buildings and evidence of the steam boating era.

Your journey continues along the river to Nauvoo, boasting over 60 restored historic sites and museums. Arrive in Hannibal where the legacy of Mark Twain is alive and well before heading south to the historic town of Alton at the confluence of three mighty rivers.

Continuing to shadow the mighty Mississippi you will arrive at the charming village of Ste Genevieve deep in the heart of the Chaumette Vineyards. Your route then heads south via Memphis and Vicksburg to New Orleans where you will catch your flight home.

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Tailor-Made Fly-Drive The Great Mississippi River Road in The Great Lakes, USA

Alton

Carriage ride in Galena

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Featured accommodation

Reagan’s Queen Anne B&B

Reagan's Queen Anne Historic Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place for your overnight stay. We're centrally located just 3 blocks from downtown shops, restaurants, the Planter's Barn Theater, and museums.

Additional accommodation

Westby House B&B

Westby, Wisconsin

Itinerary

Minneapolis Double Tree Hotel

2 Nights

159 miles to La Crosse

Westby House B&B

2 Nights

135 miles to Galena

Farmers Guest House B&B

1 Night

191 miles to Nauvoo

Ellis Sanders House B&B

1 Night

84 miles to Hannibal

Reagan’s Queen Anne B&B

2 Nights

132 miles to Alton

Jackson House B&B

2 Nights

64 miles to Ste Genevieve

Main Street Inn

1 Night

234 miles to Memphis

Baymont Inn & Suites

1 Night

254 miles to Vicksburg

Quality Inn & Suites

1 Night

229 miles to New Orleans

Courtyard Hotel

1 Night

Highlights

Hannibal
Enjoy a cruise on a nostalgic riverboat and follow in the footsteps of Mark Twain

Alton
At the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers.

La Crosse
Full of historic buildings set in picturesque scenery with excellent bird watching.

Minneapolis
A shopping mecca surrounded by lakes and parkways

Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Take a tour and sample the wines.

Great River Road
Follow the meandering Mississippi with its fantastic scenery

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
Drive around the stunning parks and lakes surrounding Minneapolis

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
Explore rich history with rolling hills, lush forests and sparkiling rivers

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