ILHC

As Associate Director of the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition (management agency for the Illinois Lincoln Highway - a National Scenic Byway), I thought I could point out some points of interest in Illinois. In DeKalb (at the corner of Lincoln Highway and 7th St.), we have an Interpretive Mural for visitors to enjoy, also one to the west in Creston and farther west in Rochelle. We will have 40 more murals within the next 36 months and a brochure printed with all locations and the mural stories. Aurora houses one of our Interpretive Kiosks in the visitor center at Phillips Park -- 1000 Ray Moses Drive. This kiosk tells the history of the highway and a little story about how it impacted the Aurora area. It also houses a computer that allows the traveler to browse our website: www.drivelincolnhighway.com, send E-postcards, and submit a "travel story" as they enjoy Lincoln Highway through Illinois. You can also pick up a free Lincoln Highway Visitor Guide at this location. In Dixon, Illinois (at their Welcome Center -- corner of River and Galena Streets) we have an Interpretive Center that gives the visitor a photo opportunity where they can pretend to be one of the Van Buren sisters on an Indian Motorcycle. The exhibit tells of the history and heritage of the highway -- the first transcontinental highway in the U.S. There are also some interactive items allowing children to learn as they touch. The Welcome Center plays a DVD which tells how Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition came about and why Illinois is the only state on the whole route that has been able to achieve National Scenic Byway status. Lastly, we are in the process of constructing 20 Interpretive Gazebos along the Illinois Lincoln Highway corridor. Please know that we are doing our best to get travelers to travel Lincoln Highway in Illinois. Please let me know if you'd like one of our free guides. I hope you continue to travel Lincoln Highway -- good things are coming!