| The famous Mississippi River offers many | | | | preserves. Glimpses of sleepy small towns and |
| attractions and engaging activities the whole year | | | | villages are visible on either side giving you the |
| round. Read further and know more. | | | | feel of stepping into another world, yet still |
| If you have not been to the Midwest of the | | | | connected with your urban existence. |
| United States, the Mississippi River is one huge | | | | The National Mississippi River Museum & |
| reason to visit. The longest river in the United | | | | Aquarium is certainly a must-see. Adults and |
| States, the Mississippi's 3,720 km length is a | | | | children enjoy the sampling of the Midwest fauna |
| fascinating body of water that draws thousands | | | | that the museum keeps and its outdoor park |
| of visitors each year. | | | | where large artifacts are displayed. If walking |
| This part of the US has a well-developed tourism | | | | through the museum viewing one display to the |
| and hospitality industry so visitors of all | | | | next makes you want to chill and relax for a bit, |
| backgrounds, purposes and budgets could find | | | | you can do so over a cup of coffee at the |
| something to suit their needs. For holiday visitors, | | | | café. Home to several permanent and |
| the Mississippi River offers a lot of water fun and | | | | temporary exhibitions, the museum gives you a |
| activities. | | | | visual account of a huge portion of the history of |
| What better way to rediscover the beauty and | | | | the American Midwest. |
| history of the American heartland than to go on a | | | | And what is a great river without fish and fishing? |
| cruise down the Mississippi River? Enjoy the scenic | | | | The Mississippi River is a fisherman's playground, |
| view of the Upper Mississippi River valley and take | | | | whether you do it for a living or simply for fun. |
| photographs of various birds that flock to this | | | | Said to be the best place on earth for cat fishing, |
| part of the Midwest. Meets flocks of great blue | | | | the Mississippi and its tributaries are bursting alive |
| herons, bald eagles and pretty pelicans on an idyllic | | | | with multiple species of catfish. And not |
| cruise down the river and be fascinated with the | | | | surprisingly, fishing is one of the best winter |
| Monument of Julian Dubuque and other historic | | | | activities in this part of the United States. |
| landmarks visible on board your cruise ship. | | | | After all these fun aquatic trips, you can finish off |
| Of course, do not just be contented with viewing | | | | your holiday trip to the Mississippi by combing |
| historic landmarks from your cruise ship. Walk into | | | | through towns that run along its length. These |
| them and experience history coming alive. That is, | | | | small towns are treasure coves for antiques and |
| after you set your feet back on land. Visit the | | | | collectibles. You'll find all sorts of old things sold in |
| Mississippi University for Women, the first of its | | | | the various nooks and crooks of the small towns |
| kind in America. Do not miss the historic | | | | decking both sides of the Mississippi. |
| University of Mississippi in Oxford. Doesn't ring a | | | | See and be amazed at the beautifully-crafted |
| bell? Perhaps you know it better by its nickname - | | | | pottery, elaborate glassware and furniture from |
| Ole Miss. | | | | the late 19th to the early 20th century are |
| Boating trips along the Upper Mississippi brings you | | | | tucked in these small towns. If you're digging for |
| three steps closer to nature and wildlife as steep | | | | great finds, bring your bag of curiosity and a full |
| hills hold luscious green forests and wildlife | | | | luggage of exuberant sense of adventure. |