Scenic Drives

As its name implies, this scenic route travels along the mighty Mississippi River, hugging the border between Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.

Take a drive-through history as you travel along the first federally-funded road in the entire country.

This 425-mile route is the quintessential journey for many road trippers traveling through Illinois.

Catering to both nature lovers and history buffs, this 150-mile scenic byway has plenty of sights and attractions for all types of visitors.

The Illinois section of the country is first transcontinental highway may only be 178 miles out of the entire 3,142-mile journey; however, it is packed with tons of beautiful sights, historic attractions, and charming riverfront villages.

This designated National Scenic Byway is a short but picturesque drive for 33 miles through the floodplains of both the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Located near the southern border of Illinois, this scenically stunning 188-mile route follows the banks of the Ohio River.