1938 -2013 W I S C O N S I N M I S S I S S I P P I R I V E R P A R K WAY C O M M I S S I O N :
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The wisconsin great river road Celebrating 75 Years Of Traveling The Road Throughout 2013 Travel the road, stay overnight in any of our 33 historic river town communities in quaint restored historic buildings or modern hotel/motel options in our larger cities. Throughout the year you will discover festivals, events, natural outdoor recreation, historic sites, National historic districts and 75th anniversary events sponsored by our communities. In 2012 the Wisconsin Great River Road was voted Prettiest Drive, Ultimate Summer Road Trip In The United States by readers of the Huffington Post. Wisconsin’s only National Scenic Byway, a prestigious designation, this National treasure is located on Wisconsin’s western shore. Take a short drive and you will be step into another day and time traveling winding two-lane roads along the Mississippi River or through the highlands to the top of the river bluffs. Visit the enchanting, historic river towns and step back into the time when life centered around Main Street and small town values. Enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you from all sides with a hike, a kayak trip, a bicycle ride or just look out over the Mississippi River Valley views from the top of a bluff.
You won’t be disappointed and you‘ll experience the Ultimate Summer Road Trip!
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS Established in 1938 from existing local roads, auto tours & state trunk roads along the Mississippi River, the Mississippi River Parkway Commission, advocator of the Great River Road, is officially 75 years old in 2013.
In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission is the ambassador for the Great River Road connecting 33 river towns & 8 river counties; voted Prettiest Drive: Ultimate Summer Road Trip in the United States in 2012.
This collection of roads runs 3000 miles from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.
Travel the Wisconsin segment of road along the Mississippi River and enjoy beautiful river & bluff views
… offering some of the best viewing and road trip opportunities along the entire length of the 3000 mile Great River Road system. Visitors from all 50 states and over 60 foreign countries travel the Wisconsin Great River Road every year. During 2013 everyone will experience something special as we celebrate 75 Years On The Road!