Editing Family-Friendly Road Trips in the USA (section)

=== 6. '''Great River Road (Mississippi River)''' ===
'''Route''': Minnesota to Louisiana (3,000 miles)

Follow the '''Mississippi River''' along the '''Great River Road''', a scenic drive that offers a glimpse into America’s heartland and southern hospitality.

* '''Top Stops''':
** '''Minneapolis, Minnesota''': Start with a visit to '''Minnehaha Park''' and '''Mall of America''', which has a huge indoor amusement park.
** '''Dubuque, Iowa''': Check out the '''National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium'''.
** '''St. Louis, Missouri''': Visit the '''Saint Louis Science Center''' and take a ride up the '''Gateway Arch'''.
** '''Memphis, Tennessee''': Tour '''Graceland''', home of Elvis Presley, and visit the '''Memphis Zoo'''.
** '''New Orleans, Louisiana''': Finish with a visit to the '''Audubon Aquarium''' and '''French Quarter'''.
* '''Family Tip''': This route passes through many charming small towns, perfect for exploring local culture, and it offers plenty of picnic spots along the river.

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