Seasonal & Holidays

10 Gorgeous Fall Drives in Illinois

Here are 10 of the best fall road trips to take with your family and friends.

We're already more than halfway through the month of October and if you still haven't had the chance to enjoy the fall colors, you should consider taking a mini road trip along some of the state's most scenic routes.

From Peoria’s Grandview Drive–deemed the “world’s most beautiful drive” by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1910–to Illinois’ seven nationally designated Scenic Byways, there are plenty of routes you can take to appreciate the state’s autumn landscapes.

Here are 10 of the most scenic fall drives in Illinois, as well as some must-see pit stops along the way.

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