Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway - Plan Your Trip - Services

Where is the Illinois River Road?
Traversing both east and west sides of the Illinois River from Ottawa, 150 miles south to Havana, the Illinois River Road has spurs to the communities of Princeton and Canton. The Illinois River Road corridor has over 100 natural and historic sites and numerous unique communities located throughout its 10-county region.

The Scenic Byway is conveniently located between Chicago and St. Louis, but just far enough to get away from it all. So get off the beaten path and see what the Illinois River Road has in store for you!

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Byway Communities

Canton	Chillicothe
DePue	East Peoria
Havana	Henry
Lacon	Lewistown
Manito	Marseilles
Ottawa	Pekin
Peoria	Princeton
Spring Valley	Streator
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Unique Dining Along the Illinois River Road

Since driving America's Byways are all about getting off the beaten path and experiencing "Authentic America," there is no better way to truly experience the region than to explore its communities. Immerse yourself in all the region has to offer.

Explore the many unique dining options below that will help make your journey something special. Many of our communities have a selection of nationally recognized restaurants for you to enjoy. For a full list of options, please visit our Byway Community pages for information links.