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Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois

Scenic byway · Illinois

Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois is a designated scenic route in Illinois, about 188 km (117 mi) long.

Top locations in Illinois

CahokiaState Park
CahokiaMadison County
Dark Sky Place
Homer GlenWill County
Charles MoundMountain Peak
Charles MoundJo Daviess County · 376 m
Morton ArboretumBotanical Garden
Morton ArboretumDuPage County
Shawnee National ForestNational Forest
Shawnee National ForestPope County
Chicago Botanic GardenBotanical Garden
Chicago Botanic GardenCook County
Ladd ArboretumBotanical Garden
Ladd ArboretumCook County
Starved Rock State ParkState Park
Starved Rock State ParkLaSalle County
Chicago Harbor LightLighthouse
Chicago Harbor LightCook County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.