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Savor Fall Harvest on the Great River Road

September is Drive the Great River Road month and you can visit Minnesota Grown members along Minnesota’s stretch of this scenic roadway along the Mississippi River!

Learn about the Great River Road

Explore sample trip itineraries

Plan your own adventure using the interactive trip-planning tool

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Learn More About the Great River Road

Minnesota's Great River Road

is an All-American Road spanning 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, three tribes and six unique destination areas. The scenic roadway provides public access to and promotes exploration of America’s Great Mississippi River.

Explore Sample Itineraries

We've designed sample itineraries featuring farms, markets, farm-to-table restaurants, parks, scenic points, commercial districts, lodging options and more along the Great River Road from the Headwaters of the Mississippi in Itasca State Park all the way to the Southeast border with Wisconsin & Iowa.

Lake Itasca Area

THEME: Burn off some energy with the kiddos

Grand Rapids Area

THEME: Romantic Getaway

Brainerd Area

THEME: Get your hands dirty

St. Cloud Area

THEME: Romantic getaway

Twin Cities Metro

THEME: Foodie tour

Wabasha Area

THEME: Burn off some energy with the kiddos

Winona Area

THEME: Foodie tour

Plan Your Own Adventure

Interpretive Centers

Plan Your Trip Interactive Map

Click here to see tutorials, including how to find more than 200 farms and markets along the road.

More Sample Itineraries

Share your travels!

Post photos of your adventures to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #MNGRR.

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This publication is supported by the listed growers, advertisers and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Listing or advertising in this guide does not constitute endorsement by the MDA, nor is the MDA responsible or liable for any claims made within grower listings or ads or any injuries that result therefrom.