Bridge in Havana
Havana Nature Center and Riverfront-Park
Havana Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
Havana Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
Havana Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery
Downtown Havana
Downtown Havana
Downtown Havana at Night
Havana’s historic downtown, lined with vintage-style lighting and quaint shops, reflects a passion for its historic buildings, 150+ year history and links to Abraham Lincoln. At the foot of Main Street is the Illinois River and Riverfront Park where you can amble the sidewalk pathways, cross the footbridge, and enjoy scenic overlooks which provide a panoramic view of river traffic. During the summer months the second Saturdays of June, July and August, enjoy the Riverfront Summer Concert series. Riverfront Park also boasts the nicest boat ramp to launch from within a 64 mile stretch of the Illinois River, with easy parking for vehicles and trailers and public restrooms.
Havana is proud to have three sites on the National Register of Historic Places. The Historic Havana water tower at the top of Main Street hill, the Havana Public Library and Rockwell Mound where Lincoln and Douglas both gave noteworthy speeches, all have a rich historical significance and are listed on the registry. To learn more about the rich history Havana has to offer, scan the QR codes on many of the buildings or visit www.havanail.gov/about/explore-havana/.