Great River Road is a designated scenic route in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Tennessee, Mississippi, Illinois, about 2069 km (1285 mi) long.
The Great River Road is a collection of state and local roads that follow the course of the Mississippi River. It begins at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, and passes through Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, before terminating in Venice, Louisiana. It formerly extended north into Canada, serving the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. The road is designated as both a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road in several states along the route. The term "Great River Road" refers both to a series of roadways and to a larger region inside the US and in each state, used for tourism and historic purposes. Some states have designated or identified regions of state interest along the road and use the roads to encompass those regions.From Wikipedia — Great River Road, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Top locations in Arkansas
State ParkCrater of Diamonds State Park
Dark Sky PlaceBuffalo National River
Mountain PeakMount Magazine
State ParkArkansas Post
CaveBlanchard Springs Caverns
National ForestOuachita National Forest
State ParkPetit Jean State Park
State ParkPinnacle Mountain State Park
WaterfallHemmed-in Hollow Falls
Tips for scenic drive photography
- Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
- Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
- Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
- A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.