Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway

State: Mississippi
Length: 101.1 mi / 162.7 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive the byway.

This one-hundred-mile-plus route paralleling the Mississippi River is a virtual diary of American history, capturing multiple sites of historical significance. It tells the story of Antebellum America, the Civil War, and its aftermath. Without these legacies, we could not truly appreciate the tragedies and triumphs that created our nation.

Stories

• Lower Mississippi Great River Road Overview
  

  Skirting the Mississippi River in the extreme southwest corner of the state, the Lower Mississippi Historic Byway covers some of the most...

• Migratory Birds Along the Lower Mississippi Great River Road
  

  Driving the Lower Mississippi Great River Road will capture your imagination and take you back to nature with its abundant national wildlife...

Road Trips

• 1-Day Trip: Exploring Southern Treasures of the Lower Mississippi Great River Road
  (Mississippi)

  In just over 100 miles, you can discover multiple sites of historical significance at both the state and national level. This route connects four...