One of the best road trips from Chicago is the Great River Road in Illinois. This scenic drive takes you along the Mississippi River and through charming towns like Galena and East Dubuque.

Illinois finished acquiring land needed for a project to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, construction backed by ...

On a romantic getaway in Illinois, you and your partner can hike to the "heavens" at the Garden of the Gods, go for a swim in Lake Michigan, barrel down the Great River Road scenic byway ...

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, including ...

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. You have until ...

CHICAGO — Some students returned to school ... the state’s Office of Tourism says to consider include: A road trip down Great River Road White Pines Forest State Park Shawnee National Forest ...

The Great River Road—following along the mighty Mississippi River is the granddaddy of all road trips. Buckle up and get ready for the experience of a lifetime. Our editors and experts handpick ...

nestled along the Mississippi River where the Great River Road meets Route 66, where it beckons visitors with its quaint traditions, riverside views and limestone bluffs. HGTV named Alton one of ...

Looking out from the intersection of State and Wacker, you'll get a great perspective of the River Dyeing at RAISED, located atop the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Each ticket includes ...