St Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance
 

Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center

  1. A spectacular 4 acre park featuring; native pollinator gardens, butterfly/water garden with a butterfly bench. Seating that overlooks the mighty Mississippi river. It is dog friendly with many paths to walk on. And… it boasts the best sunsets in Prescott!

  2. Outdoor spaces such as the Gazebo or Pavilion for picnics in the park.

  3. A Bluff Walk running along the Mississippi featuring educational placards talking about river life and the migratory flyway zone which sees migrations of large birds such as Trumpeter Swans and Eagles.

  4. A beautiful center that hosts a variety of activities such as small instructional areas on topics such as clamming/mussels, steamboats/logging, and eagles.

  5. Our center hosts on average 50 events a year! A place for lifelong learners! Events are listed on our Events Tab at the top of the website.

  6. Our center is also a travel center featuring brochures and maps specific to travel along the Great River Road! Come and pick-up a map or two!

  7. Our park/center is in partnership with 2 National Parks; The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. You can get 2 passport stamps in our center!

  8. A River Room Fine Art Gallery. This space is designed to feature and support local artists. Exhibits change monthly.

  9. A kids area featuring the Junior Ranger program. We give out badges for the 2 National Parks listed above.

  10. A fantastic gift store. A place to find a little something to remind you of your time on the Great River Road.

  11. A cozy fireplace to sit by and sip your coffee/tea. A place to rest and relax!

Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center
200 Monroe Street
Prescott WI
https://www.freedomparkwi.org/, 715-262-0104

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