Take A 2-Hour Drive Through Illinois To See This Year’s Beautiful Fall Colors

The best way to see the fall foliage in Illinois is to take a fall drive through the state and witness it all. In just under two hours, you can go on a scenic and memorable road trip that will take you to four of the state's best outdoor attractions. Check out this fall foliage drive in Illinois:

Hitting up these popular outdoor attractions in northwest Illinois will take you on a 77-mile journey that lasts about two hours, especially if you take your time driving by the Mississippi River and through the hills along the way.

The first stop, if you choose to take one on this fall drive, is Long Hollow Scenic Overlook in the town of Elizabeth. It is situated along a portion of the Great River Road and features excellent views of the rolling countryside as well as picnic tables, shelters, and restrooms.

The Long Hollow Scenic Overlook is a wonderful place to enjoy fall colors in Illinois. As you watch this video from Rob Stanton, imagine what it would look like bathed in bright fall colors:

Drive about 16 miles south to Savanna and you'll find the Mississippi Palisades State Park, which spans 2,500 acres.

It is situated near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers and is recognized for its unique natural attractions such as its cliffs and other rock formations.

Illinois in the fall is extra special at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna, Illinois. Enjoy this flyover tour of the park from Elliot Mills:

If you're looking for a place to get out and stretch your legs on this two-hour fall drive, this would be an excellent place to do it as there are a plethora of trails all around.

The next stop is about 53 miles away and is located in the town of Oregon. The Black Hawk Statue, also known as the Eternal Indian, sits on a 77-foot-tall bluff top, is 48 feet tall, and was created in the early 1900s.

Surrounding this statue is the Lowden State Park, and even further beyond is the entire Lowden-Miller Forest, which comprises 2,291 acres of gorgeous scenery that is looking lovely this time of year.

Enjoy a tour of Lowden State Park and get a glimpse of the Black Hawk Statue in this video from iJini Vlog:

Tucked away within the Rock River Valley, this popular area is also known for its giant rock bluffs as well as its ancient trees, fun trails, and other natural wonders.

The fun doesn't have to stop here, check out the 10 most scenic drives in Illinois that will take your breath away. And the best way to do that is by renting an RV and going on a road trip!

Is there another fall foliage drive in Illinois you know of that is beautiful? Share your favorite places to cruise with us in the comments.