Spots to Stop

If You Like Public Art

Regardless of its shape, form, or location, public art invigorates public spaces and is freely accessible to all. Here are a few spots to stop along the Byway to view public sculptures, murals and more!

Public Art - Apple Maps Guide - https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/public-art-map

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Take the Illinois River Road Public Art Guide with You

We've gathered some of our favorite murals, sculptures, and public art installations into a convenient Apple Maps Guide(opens in new tab). Take this collection of Illinois River Road public art with you wherever you travel!

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Northern Leg of the Byway

Princeton

Check out native flowers of Illinois, floating in a sea of green in this mural located in the Lovejoy Way walkway (formerly Columbus Street). 

Central Leg of the Byway

Peoria / East Peoria

Explore the vibrant arts community in Greater Peoria with an interactive art mural map featuring over 60 colorful, public murals.

Peoria

Enjoy a stroll just off the river along Washington Street. This Sculpture Walk features fifteen unique sculptures for a period of twelve months.  Every year, a new set of sculptures will be installed. 

Streator

With more than 40 pieces of public art available, the art scene of Streator has been growing and captivating audiences every year. Most notably are the series of 17 murals painted by 250 artists over the span of 5 days in late June and early July of 2018. These murals cover the history of the town, from baseball to glass containers to Disney.

Southern Leg of the Byway 

Lewistown

A large scale reproduction of a mural painted by Smithfield native and Fulton County artist, Harold Kee Welch (1905-1972) is on display at the Lewistown and Fulton County Visitors Center.

Lewistown

View the tempera mural “Lewistown Milestones” painted by Ida Abelman and installed in the Lewistown, Illinois post office in 1941.

Havana

Havana has enjoyed a renaissance of new and amazing public art displays all walkable within its revitalized historic downtown. Ten have been completed with more on the way!