Now the journey is part of the destination...
While driving the ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD National Scenic Byway, you’ll be immersed in the rich cultural and archaeological history of Native Americans, French explorers, American settlers, and immigrants who were drawn here by the river valley’s abundant natural resources and who built their lives and communities from the land and river.
The Illinois River Valley hosts a myriad of plant and wildlife species that grace the river and the landscape’s mosaic of wetlands, prairies, woodland seeps and hardwood forests. Experience the many conservation and restorative wetland and prairie habitats first hand. Take advantage of the extensive opportunities for recreation – hiking and biking trails, hunting and fishing, boating, birding and wildlife watching.
Make the Illinois River Road Gateway and Portal Communities a part of your adventure. These special communities – all with unique stories to tell and places to stay, eat and shop – will leave you wanting to explore even more of the region.
CULTURE NATURE
HISTORY
FUN
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