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Iowa Great River Road: From New Albin to Keokuk - Dubuque IA Scenic Drive

Preview: The Great River Road is a 3,000-mile network of federal, state, and county roads that parallels the Mississippi River on both sides, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The upper Mississippi River, dominated by Iowa countryside, offers spectacular scenery, charming communities, and interpretive centers that explain the impact of the Great River. The green paddle-wheel symbol found on maps and road signs is known throughout the region as the symbol of the Great River Road. This chapter provides a complete driving itinerary with detailed directions, a route map, and what to see, where to eat, and where to stay at each destination along the way.
© Copyright Carissa Bluestone, Editor published by Fodor's Travel Publications all rights reserved.

Duration: 2 - 3 days
This travel guide comes from:
Fodor's Great American Drives of the West Guide Book



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