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Activities and Attractions
in the Middle Mississippi Valley

Visitor Centers		There is an abundance of visitor centers in the regions that greatriverroad.com covers where visitors can get up to date information, brochures and maps, and talk to friendly people about the area.
Free Visitor Guides		There are a number of organizations that are dedicated to providing information designed to enhance the visitor's experience to the regions and communities of the Middle Mississippi River Valley. greatriverroad.com has compiled a list of these organizations, what they provide, and how to order free copies of the material that they will send you.
Bird Watching		The Mississippi River Valley is one of North America's major bird migration corridors. Over 326 species that use the river corridor as a home or a stopping off point during their migration including the American Bald Eagle and the American White Pelican. There is a wealth of great locations for bird watching in the regions that greatriverroad.com covers.
Living History Events		The region surrounding St. Louis is host to a number of annual "Living History" Events covering the French Fur Trapper Era, the Civil War Era, and early settlers to the region.
Camping		Whatever your preference, the Middle Mississippi River Valley has a large variety of camping accommodations to choose from, ranging from full service RV parks to primitive campsites in natural surroundings.
Marinas		There is an active boating community in the Middle Mississippi River Valley serviced by marinas on the Mississippi mostly centered on Alton Lake above St. Louis.
Locks and Dams		The Corps of Engineers built a series of locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi to make the river navigable. These structures can be visited and their impact offers some unique recreation opportunities.
Towboats and Barges		Any visitor to the region will almost certainly see the giant towboats that travel up and down America's Great Rivers.
Riverboat Casinos		The casinos in the Middle Mississippi River Valley are centered around the metropolitan St. Louis area. All of the casinos are of the riverboat variety and are located on either the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, although they don’t actually travel on the water.
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