Lincoln Highway

State: Illinois
Length: 178.8 mi / 287.8 km
Time to Allow: 5 to 6 hours to visit the entire byway.

Follow the original alignment of Lincoln Highway, the United States' first paved transcontinental highway. Begin at the Indiana border on the east and head west towards the Mississippi River. Shop, dine, and spend the night while exploring the heartland and culture the many Illinois Lincoln Highway communities have to offer.

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  • Snowmobiling on the Lincoln Highway

    Are you suffering from winter's doldrums? Alleviate your boredom on the snowmobile trails of Lincoln Highway in northern Illinois. An alternative to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice-skating, snowmobiling offers you an accelerated approach to Illinois winters.

  • Hitting the Links on the Lincoln Highway

    The Lincoln Highway is a 179-mile stretch of historic road and the first American transcontinental highway. The highway is home to numerous attractions, and more than 30 golf courses dot the legendary highway, providing exceptional golfing opportunities.

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  • 2-Day Trip: Lincoln Highway Itinerary
    (Illinois)

    Take a leisurely drive across Illinois on the historic Lincoln Highway. Watch as the story of America’s first transcontinental highway unfolds...