Illinois - Lincoln Highway

Description: This historic byway follows the original alignment of the Lincoln Highway, the first paved transcontinental highway in the United States, and the forefather of the modern interstate transportation system. The 179-mile route crosses the width of northern Illinois, starting in Lynwood, IL, on the Indiana border, traveling through eight counties and 31 cities to Fulton, IL, at the Iowa border. This portion of the Lincoln Highway includes the first "seedling mile," used to demonstrate the superiority of paved roads.

Time to Allow: 5-6 hours

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."