America's Scenic Byways

Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway

101.1 miles - 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.