Great River Road (page 5 of 5)

Trip Tips

Length: About 470 miles.

When to go: Popular year-round, but best in summer because of river activities, and in fall for spectacular foliage.

Not to be missed: Riverboat excursions from several cities, including LaCrosse, Prairie du Chien, and Dubuque.

Nearby attractions: River Museum, a group of six museums focusing on Mississippi River history and lore, Dubuque, IA. Field of Dreams baseball diamond, setting for the popular motion picture, Dyersville, IA. The Mall of America, the country's largest shopping mall, Bloomington, MN.

Further information: Mississippi Valley Partners, P.O. Box 610, Stockholm, WI 54769; tel. 715-442-2900, www.mississippi-river.org.

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