Can’t-miss attractions in Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region
It's the only place in the country where the Great River Road and Route 66 meet. Here's what makes this region of southwestern Illinois so special.
The Great River Road is America’s greatest drive. It’s a collection of state and federal highways that combine to form a National Scenic Byway that follows the Mississippi River for nearly 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) from the river’s headwaters in northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. Along the way, motorists will find scenic overlooks, historical sites, unique museums and much more.
It's the only place in the country where the Great River Road and Route 66 meet. Here's what makes this region of southwestern Illinois so special.
It’s easy to get in your car and drive in Mississippi River Country.
Kitschy, awe-inspiring, quirky, colorful, beautiful and unforgettable. You'll see Illinois' top roadside attractions on these fun drives.
America’s most legendary river claims both its birthplace and its most wild and scenic stretches in Minnesota.
Some of the prettiest pockets of the Great River Road lie in Illinois. Take a leisurely road trip starting in the northwest corner of the state.
There’s so much to see along Arkansas’s section of the Great River Road. Discover historical sites, national forests, state parks and more.
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