Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Mississippi River Visitor Center, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

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In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River.

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    Amenities

    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking
    • Boating
    • Compass and GPS
    • Geocaching
    • Fishing
    • Freshwater Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Hunting and Gathering
    • Hunting
    • Living History
    • Reenactments
    • Historic Weapons Demonstration
    • First Person Interpretation
    • Paddling
    • Canoeing
    • Kayaking
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Skiing
    • Cross-Country Skiing
    • Snow Play
    • Wildlife Watching

    About Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

    In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River. This a great place to start your exploration of this important river.