After getting my feel of NFL football and college b-ball over the weekend, it is time to start think of hittin' the old road before BO gets the price of gasoline up too high again.
While looking through my 2007 Illinois Travel Guide before tossing it out, I came across an 8 page spread on the top ten drives so just had to mention it here. Do you thing the Lincoln Highway, National Road or Route 66 will make the list?
"Looking to get off the main highway and discover the real Illinois? We've picked 10 top road trips that are getaways in themselves or simply great ideas for places to visit when you're passing through and want to take a break from the interstate. From the ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago to the rolling hills of of the Shawnee National Forest, you'll find that the scenic route is the best way to go. For even more getaway suggestions, log on to www.enjoyillinois.com.
We're thinking about taking our annual "Eagle Road" from Dubuque to the Quad Cities (although on the Iowa side of the Mississippi) this week.
The roads listed also have a short summary of things to see and do.
Getting Ready to Hit the Road (Hope It Doesn't Hit Back). --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
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There is a new publicaiton that was produce din Summer 2009 on all seven Illinois Scenic Byways, entitled Road Trips. We'd be happy to have ILHC staff send you out a copy for the most up-to-date info on thigns to see and do along the Illinois Lincoln Highway, Route 66 and the other fun byways here in Illinois - and a ssoon as the 2010 Illinois Travel Guide arrives at office, that can be sent as well.
I'll be in touch. Thanks.
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