Great River Road Scenic Byway More than 2,000 miles long, the Great River Road Scenic Byway runs along the Mississippi River through 10 states and hundreds of historic river towns.

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 ...

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.

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ The Great River Road is a National Scenic Byway that covers 3,000 miles along the Mississippi River, from Minnesota, all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico.

CHICAGO — Some students returned to school this week, while others are enjoying the final days of summer. But there’s still time for a last-minute road trip with the family.

GETTING THERE: We flew to Chicago's O'Hare airport, rented a car, drove a couple of hours west and picked up the Great River Road essentially where Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin me ...