Great River Road (IL-100/IL-96)
Alton to Nauvoo, ~200 mi. Mississippi River bluffs and sweeping curves; easy bagger mileage.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Alton
Historic river town at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, offering a good starting point with services and fuel.
Alton Military Prison Site
Site of a Civil War-era Union military prison, with interpretive markers along the riverfront.
Grafton
Small river town nestled between limestone bluffs and the Mississippi, with restaurants and a ferry crossing nearby.
Grafton Oyster Bar
Casual waterfront spot in Grafton serving seafood and local fare with views of the river.
Cliffdale
Quiet rural community along the bluffs offering a mid-route pause amid wooded river valley scenery.
Florence
Small town marking the northern end of this stretch of the Great River Road through the Illinois River valley.
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Runs are rider-logged & GPS-traced in the app
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