ILLINOIS LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Journey on the Illinois Lincoln Highway, rich with history, heritage and culture!
Travel through urban cityscapes, cozy riverfront towns and rolling prairie on Illinois’ 179-mile portion of the Lincoln Highway. From its eastern portal at Lynwood to its Mississippi crossing at Fulton, entertainment and adventure can be found around every corner.
A must see! Explore, discover and learn as you visit our intriguing interpretive gazebos and murals. The 16 gazebos, with their interpretive panels displaying striking graphics and historic chronicles of the route’s early days, offer you a way to understand the significance of the development and community connection to the Lincoln Highway.
Our collection of hand painted, 10’ x 20’ murals is one of the largest works of public art in the country! Each mural depicts a different and exciting Lincoln Highway story, with larger than life images and highly detailed style, all in vintage color pallets that will transport you back in time.
The Illinois Lincoln Highway is designated as a National Scenic Byway, and is the only state on the entire Lincoln Highway route to achieve this national designation. C ome celebrate America’s first successful transcontinental highway as you travel across the Illinois route, where every mile is a story! |
