Visit the Great River Road Louisa County, Iowa

The Great River Road in Louisa County is a scenic byway and All-American Road. It is also the path of the MRT or Mississippi River Trail. We hope you enjoy exploring all the unique areas along this beautiful route.

Learn how a staycation in Louisa County could make this weekend last and end on a high note!

These videos were made possible with a grant from the Community Foundation of Louisa County and an Iowa Tourism Grant from Travel Iowa. The videos were created by The Grimm Company, a local, small business, run by a husband and wife in Wapello, Iowa who accomplishes big things!

The Great River Road is a Scenic Byway and an All-American Road that follows the Mississippi River over 3,000-miles from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. It passes through 10 states along the way, covering both the east and west side of the River. Iowa is one of the 10 states.

Louisa County is one of 10 Iowa Counties that have the Mighty Mississippi River as its eastern border. The Mississippi River is, has been and hopefully always will be a focal point of the United States. We are proud to have this amazing natural resource in our backyard and invite you to come an explore its many moods.

At times the Mississippi is as smooth as glass while other times it is raging out of its banks. The Great River Road follows the River, often taking the high-road, offering spectacular views.

There are several great places to visit along the Great River Road. Since it covers so many states, counties and river towns there are multiple places to learn more about it.

View the Great River Road in the United States.

View the Great River Road in Iowa.

View new maps of the Upper Mississippi River and Lower Mississippi River.

To view the Great River Road attractions in Louisa County, Iowa you can scroll down this page and click on the names of the areas that interest you. Culture, History, Natural Resources, Native Virgin Prairie, Wetland Interp. Trail and so much more to explore!