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The Great River Road enters Tennessee on US 61, following that highway along 3rd Street into Downtown Memphis. The National Route historically crossed the Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, meeting 3rd Street at Crump Boulevard.
The National Park Service (NPS) completed a one-year study of an eleven-mile stretch of the Great River Road — along the west bank of the Mississippi River in west St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana — for possible consideration as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) District, following a letter of inquiry received in 2022.
Iowa has 18 different Great River Road interpretive centers, so take your time to explore as you make your way through The Hawkeye State.
Dive into the rich history, stunning landscapes, and quaint towns of America's Oldest Scenic Byway. From essential travel tips to personal experiences, discover what makes the Great River Road a must-travel route. Embark on a journey of a lifetime!
From the St. Francisville ferry to the interstate bridge just west of New Orleans, the GRR crosses the Mississippi four times, threading along rough back roads past a series of fine antebellum homes along what’s sometimes called Plantation Alley.
The Great River Road is a National Scenic Byway that follows the course of the Mississippi River for nearly 3,000 miles (4,800km) from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It’s not a single continuous road but a series of interconnected state and federal highways.
Created in 1938 from a network of federal, state, and local roads, the Great River Road—also known as the River Road, and commonly abbreviated to “GRR”—forms a single route along the Mississippi from head to toe.
Discover America’s greatest drive this fall—the Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road, follows the Mississippi River for nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. Learn about the history and culture of the river at engaging museums, historic sites, and other river attractions and Interpretive Centers.
The Great River Road was named an All-American Road in 2021, which means it’s been designated as one of the country’s very best National Scenic Byways. So why is this 3,000-mile route along the Mississippi River so special? Here’s a look at some of the historical sites and cultural attractions that make the Great River Road so great.
The Great River Road National Scenic Byway follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. The scenic route passes through 10 states and hundreds of river towns.