The Great River Road in Illinois is one of the longest stretches of the entire route. Along hundreds of miles, you'll find history, nature, entertainment, and a surprising number of farms.

Get ready for an unforgettable road trip through Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region, where charming river towns, scenic views, and iconic Route 66 landmarks come together for one incredible ...

SAVANNA, Ill. — A 3,000-mile stretch of road that cuts right through our region is being recognized for its scenic beauty. Great River Road goes through Savanna, Illinois, and was named the ...

The Great River Road runs the length of the U.S. from north to south (or south to north if you’d prefer), touching 10 states along the way, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois ...

The Great River Road—following along the mighty Mississippi River is the granddaddy of all road trips. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime. ... Illinois. StockPhotoAstur/Getty Images.

Illinois/Iowa (KWQC) - Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today Ten Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Travelers nominated 20 routes, ...

SAVANNA, Ill. — Voting is now open for USA Today's "Best Scenic Drive" in the country contest.Locally, the Great River Road in Savanna, Illinois, is leading the poll out of the twenty finalists.

If you drive 90 miles southeast of St. Louis down Illinois' Great River Road, you'll snake your way into the hills of the Shawnee National Forest.

WOLF LAKE, Ill. — The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to close roughly three miles of road in southern Illinois due to a snake migration. If you drive 90 miles southeast of St. Louis down Illinois ...