Visitors Centers
along the Great River Road
in the Middle Mississippi River Valley
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. These centers are operated by a variety of organizations ranging from state tourism departments to local Chambers of Commerces or organizations and are staffed with friendly people willing to give you the scoop about their areas.
Historic Nauvoo Visitors' Center
290 N. Main Street
Nauvoo, IL
217-577-2603
Stop by the Visitor’s Center before you begin your tour of historic Nauvoo. The Visitor's Center also provides information on activities and attractions in the surrounding area. Take time to explore the Monument to Women Garden while stopping at the Visitors Center. Within the garden area are statues depicting and celebrating women’s roles at every stage throughout life.
Quincy Tourist Information Center
532 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL
217-214-3700
1-800-978-3700
This comprehensive facility is run by the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau with information on the region. Located in the unique Villa Kathrine on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River near downtown Quincy.
Hannibal Visitors Center
505 N. Third Street
Hannibal, MO
573-221-2477
1-866-263-4825
This comprehensive facility is run by the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau with information on the region. Located near the riverfront in downtown Hannibal.
Missouri Tourist Information Center
US Highway 61 South
Hannibal, MO
573-248-2420
This comprehensive facility is run by the State of Missouri with information on the region and the state. Located south and west of downtown Hannibal.
St. Charles Visitors Center
230 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO
636-946-7776
1-800-366-2427
This comprehensive facility is run by the St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau with information on the region. Located near the riverfront in downtown St. Charles.
Missouri Tourist Information Center
I-270 at Riverview Drive
St. Louis, MO
314-869-7100
This comprehensive facility is run by the State of Missouri with information on the region and the state. Located just west of the Mississippi River on I-270.
Pere Marquette State Park Visitor Center
13112 Visitor Center Lane
Grafton, IL
618-786-3323
Pere Marquette's Visitor Center, opened in October of 1997, welcomes you with a three-dimensional map of the park, a gift shop and information center, and a wealth of other displays and exhibits concerning the Illinois River, wildlife habitat, local history and geology. Designed to compliment the CCC era lodge the Visitor Center won the State of Illinois Thomas H. Madigan Award for Aesthetic Integration in 1998.
Grafton Visitors Center
950 E. Main Street
Grafton, IL
618-786-7000
Located east of Grafton on Route 100 and the Vadalabene Bike Trail, the center is manned by friendly staff members who dispense information on a wide variety of topics in this facility.
Alton Visitors Center
200 Piasa Street
Alton, IL
1-800-258-6645
This comprehensive facility is run by the Alton/Twin Rivers Convention & Visitors Bureau with information on the region, St. Louis and Illinois. Located near the riverfront and the grain elevators.
Kimmswick Visitor Center
314 Market Street
Kimmswick, MO
636-464-6464
Located in the Maul House that was built in 1872, the Kimmswick Visitor Center is filled with information, brochures, souvenirs, public telephone, bottled water, sodas, and public restrooms.
Sainte Genevieve Welcome Center
66 S. Main Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO
1-800-373-7007
or 573-883-7097
A good starting point for your visit to the Ste. Genevieve region. Its Tourist Information Office has a walking tour video and area brochures. The Center hosts the Roscoe Misselhorn Gallery with many of his original sketches of Ste. Genevieve.
Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau
400 Broadway, Suite 100
Cape Girardeau, MO
1-800-777-0068
or 573-334-6702
Located in the H & H Building in downtown Cape Girardeau this visitors center has an informative staff and offers plenty of information about the surrounding area. A "Sites to See" audio CD with information on 33 of Cape Girardeau's most popular sites can be purchased for $5. A brochure rack is located in the lobby of the building that can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sikeston Convention & Visitors Bureau
128 New Madrid Street
Sikeston, MO
1-888-309-6591
or 573-471-6262
Located in Sikeston City Hall this visitors center is basically staffed by city employees who can direct you to the person who can answer your questions. The facility can also be accessed at 105 East Center Street.
