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Illinois River Road

National Scenic Byway • Illinois

Length	291 mi / 468.3 km
Time to Allow	Seven hours to drive the entire byway, two days per loop for each of seven nature activity loops
Fees	None

The Illinois River Valley imparts feelings of awe at the power of the river winding its way through a land form carved by glacial melt water. Experience the seasonal colors and rhythms of the forests, wetlands, bluffs, and prairies on your own or follow one of seven different nature activity guides.

• Local Information

  Illinois River Road

  Illinois River Road
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  Ottawa Visitors Center
  (888) 688-2924
  
  Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
  (800) 747-0302