Cedar Ridge Resort is on the Mississippi shore in Nelson, Wisconsin. Guests can enjoy the hospitality of a bed and breakfast but relax in private cottages. Free wireless Internet access is available in all cabins and pets are welcome. Guests can enjoy the view of the river, fish or stroll along 300 feet of private shoreline.
Cedar Ridge Resort
S1376 Great River Road 35S
Nelson, WI 54756
608-685-4998
cedarridgeresort.com
At the Port of Dubuque, Iowa, the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark offers something for every member of the family. Travelers can choose rooms or suites with views of the Mississippi River and downtown Dubuque. The resort includes a 25,000-square-foot indoor water park.
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
350 Bell St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
866-690-4006
grandharborresort.com
For vacationers looking for a relaxing outdoor adventure, the Natural Gait in Monona, Iowa, offers fishing, bird watching, hiking, canoeing and horse trail riding just steps from the Mississippi. Log cabins and bunk lodging facilities are available, and pets are welcome. If modern conveniences such as telephones and televisions are important to you, bring your own. The Natural Gait focuses on getting back to nature.
The Natural Gait
274 Burger Road
Monona, IA 52159
877-776-2208
thenaturalgait.com
Fishermen will enjoy a stay at the Great River Resort in Genoa, Wisconsin. Lodging is just a few feet from the Mississippi. Catches claimed at the Great River Resort include trout, catfish, walleye, bass and more. Swimming, biking, bird watching, and kayaking are among activities that families can enjoy. Cabins are fully furnished, though generally not large.
Great River Resort
S5524 State Highway 35
Genoa, WI 54632
608-689-2212
greatriverresort.com
On a peninsula in Brainerd, Minnesota, Neimeyer's Rugged River Resort cabins sit at the edge of the Mississippi. Surrounding the cabins are more than 200 acres of peaceful scenery. The resort owners have lived in the area for more than 30 years and will share favorite fishing spots and tips. The resort includes a seasonal pool, hot tub, picnic area and playground.
Niemeyer's Rugged River Resort
12241 Stallman Road North
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-4587
ruggedriverresort.com
