Great River Road

Whether exploring Pere Marquette State Park or river history at the National Great Rivers Museum or gazing over the river at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, just remember to enjoy the ride!

Few sights in the Great Rivers & Routes region or anywhere, are as majestic as the stretch of the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton.

TAKE A TRIP ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD

On one side is the powerful and ever-changing Mississippi River, a reminder of the region’s history as a riverboat hub. On the other are the limestone bluffs draped with a curtain of trees. Of course, that section of the road is just part of the journey through the region, with the road extending up through Calhoun County to Minnesota and down past Collinsville as it stretches to the Gulf of Mexico.

Pere Marquette State Park
The scenic overlooks at Pere Marquette State Park can make the perfect backdrop for engagement photos and intimate outdoor wedding ceremonies. With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park…
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