Mississippi River
Divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower sections, the Mississippi was formerly the primary western border of the young 18th century United States. Today, the "Mighty Mississippi" offers our clients many opportunities to become fully-immersed in American history and culture.
Source: Lake Itasca, Minnesota
Mouth: Mississippi River Delta, near Pilottown, Louisiana into the Gulf of Mexico
Length: Approximately 2,320 miles
Flows Through:
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana
Key Destinations (on or nearby):
The Mississippi was home to many of America’s early settlers and several popular cities now call its banks home, including Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.
River Cruise Lines Offering Mississippi Cruises:
Viking