Suggested itineraries.
I had the pleasure of doing a guest spot on the Amateur Traveler podcast recently, where I got to talk about the joys of traveling along the Mississippi River. Host Chris Christensen prefers to cover an itinerary of a week or so for the podcast, which is challenging when there are so many great
Lake Pepin Chapter from Road Lake Pepin Chapter from RoadTripping Guide: FREE!I’m pretty sure if you look up “perfect getaway” in the dictionary, you’ll see a picture of Lake Pepin. The communities along the lake are rich with charm and the pleasures run deep. When you sign up for my Mississippi River-themed newsletter, I'll
Get acquainted with the region’s rich and varied history by exploring the places below. TO DO The places below will give you a broad exposure to the region’s rich history. German-American Heritage Center (Davenport), River, Prairie, & People exhibit at the Putnam Museum (Davenport), Palmer Mansion and Palmer Museum (Davenport), Colonel Davenport House (Rock Island Arsenal),
The Quad Cities offer a range of activities for families with children of any age, or so I'm told. I don't have children (other than that silly inner child of mine), so I'm making my best guess here. Let me know if you have better ideas. TO DO Get on the river, play in a
Spend a weekend exploring the cultural attractions in the Quad Cities, sampling the region’s good food, fine museums, and excellent locally-brewed beer. TO DO The museums are cool, but I suggest branching out and experiencing something different. Figge Art Museum (Davenport), Chocolate Manor (Davenport), Bucktown Center for the Arts (Davenport), River Music Experience (Davenport), FOOD Taste the
Rather than telling you how to spend very moment of your trip, I offer a few suggestions to help you think about the variety of ways to experience the Mississippi Valley. The posts in this section identify a theme and offer ideas for things to do that follow that theme. I’ve provided more detail on these
