Be Inspired along the MN Great River Road: Top art must-sees
The communities of the Minnesota Great River Road showcase not only the beauty of the Mississippi River, but also an incredible assortment of art and expression. Hit the road this Fall and stroll quaint downtowns and riverwalks, snap selfies with one-of-a-kind murals and sculptures, take in a rocking regional concert or colorful theater performance, and experience art in all its forms.
Visit mnmississippiriver.com/arts-attractions for this year’s featured art museums, events and hot spots—including Winona’s top three must-see art attractions. Drive the Great River Road and be inspired. Travelers are invited to stop into a designated Interpretive Center or affiliate Visitor Center and pick up exclusive stickers, lapel pins, and maps while supplies last. Art-inspired coloring pages of scenes along the Minnesota Great River Road are available for download online and encourage kids and adults alike to be their own artist.
The 565-mile Minnesota Great River Road runs from Lake Itasca to the Iowa border through 20 counties, 43 communities and three tribal nations. September is National Drive the Great River Road Month in all ten Mississippi River states and the perfect time for a road trip. Experience the beauty and colors of fall along the Mighty Mississippi!
For more information on the Minnesota and National Great River Road visit mnmississippiriver.com and experiencemississippiriver.com.
About the Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Minnesota’s Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MN-MRPC) is a statutory Commission, recognized in 1963, whose mission is to…To preserve, promote and enhance the scenic, historic, and recreational resources of the Mississippi River, to foster economic growth in the corridor and to develop the national, scenic, and historic byway known as the Great River Road. The MN-MPRC is part of the larger 10-State National MRPC organized in 1938 to celebrate the Mississippi River by developing the Great River Road Scenic Byway. The 10 states are: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
