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Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway

11304 N Prairie Rd, Lewistown, IL, Lewistown, IL 61602

Bird & Eagle Watching

Explore the Illinois River Valley’s beauty, wildlife, and charming towns along the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway—offering hiking, birdwatching, boating, fishing, and rich historical sites for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

The Byway unites more than 100 nature-based destinations throughout the Illinois River Valley, beginning in Ottawa and ending 150 miles south in Havana. Find the best spots for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, wetlands, gardens, birding and watching wildlife. Illinois 250

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