9Take a walk along the river. Get a piece of pie. Find a tavern and share a drink with the folks who live there. Have a conversation. Above all, enjoy a slower pace. But be warned: this type of travel is terribly addictive.Small towns along the Mississippi River are great places to visit, especially at those times when we don't want to deal with the hassles of visiting bigger cities. This book features 27 small towns along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana. Small is the key word: each one has a population under 10,000 people, and the smallest community has just 66 permanent residents. In each community, you'll enjoy: - Great river views- Historic architecture- Outdoor recreation- Friendly people