Discover the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Visitor Center

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start on MN-371 S from your location in Mississippi River Headwaters. Follow MN-371 S for approximately 17 miles until you reach the junction with I-94 E. Merge onto I-94 E towards St. Paul. Continue on I-94 E for about 90 miles. Take exit 242A for US-52 S toward Downtown St. Paul. Continue on US-52 S for about 1.5 miles, then take the Kellogg Blvd exit. Turn left onto W Kellogg Blvd, and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Visitor Center will be on your right at 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102. Parking is available nearby, but may have fees depending on the location.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  For those using public transportation, start by taking a local bus from your location in Mississippi River Headwaters to the nearest major transit hub, such as Brainerd or Baxter. From there, board a Greyhound or Jefferson Lines bus heading towards St. Paul. The journey may take several hours, so check the schedule in advance. Once you arrive at the St. Paul station, you can transfer to the local Metro Transit bus routes. Take bus route 63 or 21 heading towards downtown St. Paul. Get off at the stop closest to W Kellogg Blvd and walk about 5 minutes to reach the Visitor Center at 120 W Kellogg Blvd.

• Rideshare

  Another convenient option is to use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app and set your pickup location in Mississippi River Headwaters. Enter 'Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Visitor Center' or the address '120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102' as your destination. The fare will vary depending on the distance and time of day, so check the app for an estimate before confirming your ride.