Great River Road Illinois - Welcome!
The Great River Road follows the mighty Mississippi, the nation’s longest river, along Illinois’ western border. Rewrite your bucket list as you soar through the forest on a zipline, take a gondola ride to the top of the bluffs, experience the flavor of Illinois wines, satisfy your sweet tooth with a banana split inspired by a paddlewheel ...
Illinois - Experience Mississippi River
Visit Galena, a river town like no other, full of historic buildings, antique shops and museums. Go hiking, mountain biking, fishing and boating at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton. Learn about the power of the Mighty Mississippi and the system of locks and dams at the National Great Rivers Museum in East Alton.
7 Charming Mississippi River Towns In Illinois - WorldAtlas
Aug 16, 2022 · The Mississippi River spans an astonishing 2,094 miles (3,370 km) and passes through 10 US States, including Illinois. Indeed within the “Land of Lincoln,” numerous small towns find themselves either on the banks or near the mighty Mississippi, each with its own unique charm and beauty.
Illinois River - Wikipedia
The Illinois River begins with the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers in the Chicago metropolitan area, and it generally flows to the southwest across Illinois, until it empties into the Mississippi near Grafton, Illinois.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Mythic Mississippi …
The Mississippi River played a preeminent role in Illinois, in the river towns along its course and in inland communities. The Mythic Mississippi is a major public outreach and engagement project of UIUC and UIS.
Explore 9 Hidden Gems Along the Mississippi River in Illinois
Dec 6, 2023 · Discover nine hidden gems along the Mississippi River in Illinois, including state parks, historic sites, and charming towns. Perfect for your next road trip!
The 575 Miles of the Mississippi River in Illinois
Jul 1, 2022 · It is an underappreciated fact that Illinois has more Mississippi River than any other state: 575 miles from East Dubuque to Cairo.
Illinois Itinerary: Mississippi River Tour
Follow the flow of the Mighty Mississippi River as it snakes along the scenic western edge of Illinois. Along the way you’ll be charmed by the picturesque river towns on its banks, and learn about influential one-time residents who range from John Deere to President Ulysses Grant.
Mississippi River Travel in Illinois - Mississippi Valley Traveler
Historical, Cultural Attractions in Illinois’s Mississippi River Towns. What To Do in Each Community, Museums, Hiking, Biking, Getting on the River
Illinois - Wikipedia
Illinois (/ ˌ ɪ l ɪ ˈ n ɔɪ / ⓘ IL-in-OY) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States.It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. [b] Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area.