Contact Info
Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Phone:
- 651-290-4160
- Phone:
- 651-293-0200
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Used by Native Americans for trade, food, and water supply long before Europeans visited the "New World,” the Mississippi River and its watershed have shaped the continent and its cultures. Today, the "Father of Waters" is still a powerful force of nature. It is used by millions of people for drinking water, a playground, a shipping lane, and a political boundary. Although it is heavily influenced by human controls, it remains a haven for millions of plants, animals and other living things that thrive in its embrace.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The NPS staffed Mississippi River Visitor Center operating hours vary according to season and special event schedules. Generally, hours run from 9:30 to 5:30, Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are usually 12:00 to 5:00. The Visitor Center is closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day.
Other visitor centers operated by state and local governments and private agencies can be found throughout the park. Operating hours of these facilities vary from season to season.
The Mississippi River Visitor Center
Open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For exact hours, call (651)293-0200
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
On federal holidays the office is closed.
(651)290-4160
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Visitor centers, parks, and other places of interest line the entire 72 miles of river that comprise the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Interstates 35 and 94 meet in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Locally, county and state highways as well as local streets all offer ways to get to the river.
