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.

Awe-inspiring landscape The Great River Road traverses 15 miles total from Alton to Grafton with Godfrey in between. Godfrey contains the most miles of the Great River Road.

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 ...

Thomas said if you take the Great River Road, which runs 544 miles down the Mississippi River, you'll drive through the Alton-Grafton area which is home to the Père Marquette State Park, one of ...

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 ...

Great River Road selected as Best Scenic Drive The API failed to deliver the resource. It follows the Mississippi River through 10 states from Minnesota to Louisiana.

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.

In the 19th century, Alton grew into an industrial river trading town and became an important site for abolitionists and fleeing enslaved people due to Illinois' status as a free state.

Officially called the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, this series of state and local highways and roads follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles, through 10 states. If ...

Alton, Illinois, is a history buff's dream, nestled along the Mississippi River where the Great River Road meets Route 66, where it beckons visitors with its quaint traditions, riverside views and ...

To be clear, River Road and U.S. Highway 61, sometimes called Great River Road, run along the same path — but they are two different roads.