Free Visitors Guides
for the Middle Mississippi River Valley
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. The following is a list of these organizations, what they provide, and how to order free copies of the material that they will send you.
Great River Road Publications
Great River Road Travel Planner & Map
Experience the Mississippi River. Ten States. One River.
This travel guide produced by the Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a full-color guide to exciting stops along the Mississippi’s Great River Road. In it, you will find descriptions and contact information for the best state parks, historical centers, museums, and other sites along the Great River Road. The guide lists the cities along the Great River Road and as well as centers that are a part of the Great River Road Interpretive Center Network. The brochure folds out into a poster size map of the Great River Road from the headwaters in Minnesota to the Delta in Louisiana. It is a handy companion for your next Great River Road tour. Their website also provides easy access to getting the official travel guides from all 10 states that the Great River Road runs through
Click here to order your free copy.
State Publications
Official Illinois Travel Kit
Illinois. Mile After Magnificent Mile
No matter the season, Illinois offers an endless variety of destinations that await you. Within the travel kit you'll find activity suggestions for each season, and that’s only the beginning. Showcased are Illinois Road Trips along the state's national scenic byways, including the famed Mother Road—Route 66. A spotlight has been shined on on attractions as diverse as our Looking for Lincoln historic sites and family fun such as indoor and outdoor water parks. In the Illinois Travel Guide you'll find a comprehensive guide to quality accommodations, magnificent shopping, dining delights and so much more. Illinois is proud of what it has to offer welcomes you for what is sure to be an unforgettable getaway. The travel kit includes the Travel Guide, a state park guide, and a state map and comes in English and Spanish versions.
Click here to order your free copy or call 1-800-2CONNECT.
Official Missouri Vacation Planner
Welcome to Missouri, Where the Rivers Run.
Missouri is a state with a rich history and strong traditions. From small communities to large metropolitan areas, Missouri welcomes millions of visitors each year to discover all of the features that make our state extraordinary. No matter what time of year you choose to explore, Missouri is full of breathtaking landscapes and interesting attractions. Thankfully, a road seems to run by just about every single one, offering you the chance to enjoy them all from the comforts of your car. Head out and experience our wine country, wildlife refuges, state parks and much more. However you like to visit Missouri, you’ll find it here. Learn about some of our best vacation ideas, and start planning your trip today!
Click here to order your free copy.
Official Iowa Travel Guide
Iowa / Life Changing
Have you discovered the 29th state admitted to the Union? When most people think of Iowa they think of flat lands and corn. While Iowa is a rural state it is far from flat and there is much more than it than corn. The capital city of Des Moines is a metropolis just like any other in the country with museums, sports, attractions, and great restaurants and night clubs. Iowa offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, including an abundance of fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and biking. Iowa offers beautiful foliage in the fall and eagle watching during the winter. The Iowa Tourism Office publishes the Iowa Travel Guide using the best and most timely information. The link below offers the option of an online guide or you can order a free printed copy to be delivered by mail.
Click here to order your free copy.
Official Kentucky Travel Guide
Kentucky / Unbridled Spirit
From the rolling bluegrass-covered hills of legendary Horse Country and the grandstands of America’s most storied thoroughbred racing tracks to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and world-renowned outdoor adventure, visit Kentucky and experience the unbridled spirit that runs wild in the Bluegrass State. Come explore our cities, towns and regions, discover our incredible one-of-a-kind attractions, learn about our unique traditions and culture, and absorb the unabated energy that can be seen, heard and felt in everything from metropolitan nightlife to our small town festivals and events. You can order them via mail direct to your doorstep, download a PDF, or view the interactive guide online.
Click here to order your free copy.
Official Arkansas Vacation Kit
Arkansas / The Natural State
Everything you'll need to plan your next vacation trip to The Natural State. Kit includes Arkansas Tour Guide, containing information on attractions, golf, the arts, entertainment, antiquing, history and heritage, and family fun; the State Parks Guide; a Highway Map; Calendar of Events; and an Arkansas Adventure Guide. The Adventure Guide has information on hiking trails, campgrounds, float streams and outfitters, and wilderness areas.
Click here to order your free copy or call 1-800-NATURAL (1-800-628-872).
Official Tennessee Vacation Guide
Tennessee / We're Playing Your Song
Complete tourism information on the state of Tennessee is at your fingertips with comprehensive road maps, contact information and detailed facts about attractions. You can order them via mail direct to your doorstep, download an app, or view the interactive guide online.
Click here to order your free copy or call 1-800-462-8366.
