Midwest Road Trip Idea

 

Headwaters of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca State Park

We recently returned from a road trip in Minnesota.  We spent 4 days checking out the sites in Minneapolis and driving the Great River Road from the headwaters of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca to Dubuque, Iowa.  Spring was a great time to go as I like to avoid the mosquitoes of northern MN at all costs!! 😄

Other things we enjoyed were a narrated Trolley Tour of Minneapolis (just Google them to find more info).  Weather was rainy so this was a great way to learn about the city without getting lost trying to see things!! We also visited the Mill City Museum and historic Fort Snelling both in Minneapolis.

Mill City Museum

Historic Fort Snelling

Exploring the Minnesota leg of the Great River Road was the focus of this journey and the lovely scenery of the MN north woods and lakes did not disappoint.  The falls history of  Minneapolis was great to learn and the scenery along the river bluffs near La Crosse, WI and Lansing, IA was beautiful too.  I know these areas are very popular for Fall leaf viewing but they are also beautiful in the Spring. 

Great River Road, near Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa border.

If your feet feel like wandering, I recommend checking out all these areas.  Sometimes we ignore the sites closer to home and feel like we have to travel far but you shouldn't miss out on Midwest adventures.  Remember to take the road less traveled!  You might just discover some hidden gems.

~Connie