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As its name implies, this scenic route travels along the mighty Mississippi River, hugging the border between Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.
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Browse the destinations collected under Scenic Drives in Illinois so you can compare the strongest park guides and stops in one place.
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As its name implies, this scenic route travels along the mighty Mississippi River, hugging the border between Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.
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Take a drive-through history as you travel along the first federally-funded road in the entire country.
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This 425-mile route is the quintessential journey for many road trippers traveling through Illinois.
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Catering to both nature lovers and history buffs, this 150-mile scenic byway has plenty of sights and attractions for all types of visitors.
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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.
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This designated National Scenic Byway is a short but picturesque drive for 33 miles through the floodplains of both the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
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Located near the southern border of Illinois, this scenically stunning 188-mile route follows the banks of the Ohio River.