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Pepin also grants visitors an Italian wine experience at Villa Bellezza Winery and Vineyard. The establishment impresses with its classical Mediterranean building design and offers a quiet atmosphere where you taste different award-winning varieties...

• "Big River," by Johnny Cash (bonus points if you add this rocking cover by The Secret Sisters)
• "Shenandoah," by Trampled by Turtles
• "My Home Is In The Delta," by Muddy Waters
• "Crossing Muddy Waters," by John Hiatt
• "Roll On Mississippi," by Charley Pride
• "Coast," by Shane Smith & the Saints
• "Proud Mary," by Ike & Tina Turner
• "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man," by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
• "An Alien in Minneapolis," by Ondara
• "Living in the Mississippi Valley," by Julian Lage and Chris Eldridge
• "Mississippi Heavy Water Blues," by Barbecue Bob
• "Mornings In Memphis," by Justin Townes Earle
• "Mississippi Moon," by Eric Church
• "Watching The River Go By," by John Hartford
• "Ol` Man River," by Paul Robeson
• "Miss The Mississippi And You" by Merle Haggard & The Strangers

Last but not least, The Great River Road Scenic Byway serves as a Wisconsin classic when it comes to scenic drives. This 250-mile byway winds along the Mississippi River and goes through over 30 river towns. 

The colors along this scenic byway burst in the fall, providing some of the best views of fall foliage in Wisconsin. Many of these towns are the oldest in the entirety of the Midwest, so be ready to get your history on! This drive isn’t just a history lesson though, it’s a place for foodies, wine maniacs, outdoor enthusiasts, and the easygoing alike. If you’re looking for the best places to visit along The Great River Road, be sure to check out our ‘The Wisconsin Great River Road – An All American Road’, where we highlight some of our favorite destinations along the scenic byway...

...Perrot State Park, Trempealeau

The main attraction at Perrot State Park is, undoubtedly, the Mighty Mississippi. The 1,200-acre park sits at the confluence of that magnificent waterway and the Trempealeau River. Many of the 12.5 miles of trails here weave through prairie and afford sweeping views from bluffs; some have steep stretches with stairs. Beyond hiking, the park offers strong recreational options: Bicyclists can hop on the 24-mile Great River State Trail directly from the campground, and there are seasonal canoe rentals and even a canoe trail to follow. (The park also offers an adaptive kayak with a launching chariot for people with limited mobility.) In winter, several trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. ...

...Wyalusing State Park, Bagley

Hugging the western Wisconsin border along the Mississippi River, Wyalusing State Park is one of the state’s oldest parks. Here, you can hike, bike and camp; picnic on top of sky-high bluff overlooks; go fishing, boating and birdwatching; or even visit Native American burial grounds or the on-site astronomy center. Camping is very popular here, with a unique setting 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. In fact, the camping availability app, The Dyrt, ranked Wyalusing #7 on their Best Places to Camp in the Midwest list in 2024...