Welcome to the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park in Prescott, Wisconsin. Located at the northern gateway of Wisconsin's Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway, the Park overlooks the scenic upper Mississippi River Valley. Stroll Freedom Park's trails and enjoy scenic overlooks high above the Mississippi River. Marvel at eagles soaring above the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers. Enjoy the native-plant demonstration gardens. Explore the unique stories of this region through hands-on, audio-visual exhibits.
The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center
200 Monroe Street,
Prescott, WI 54021
Phone: 715-262-0104
Located on the bluffs above the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers; about 45 minutes from Minneapolis, MN and 25 minutes from St. Paul, MN.
On WI Hwy 35 driving north — Just before entering downtown Prescott, look for the Visitor Center sign; turn left onto Monroe Street.
From Prescott downtown where Hwy 10 intersects with WI Hwy 35 — drive 1 mile south on Hwy 35; look for the Visitor Center sign. Turn right onto Monroe Street. Freedom park is 1 block from Hwy 35.
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