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template: byway.jade
id: "10392"
name: "Ohio River Scenic Byway - Illinois"
distance: "188.1"
duration: 8 to 10 hours to enjoy the byway or 4 hours to drive it.
description: "The natural features of the Ohio Valley in Illinois represent some of the most dramatic along the entire river. View unique limestone features such as Cave-in-Rock State Park and Garden of the Gods. Visit numerous historic places and structures. Plan to attend the many festivals and events that occur year-round."
contact: "**Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau**  \r\n 618-833-9928  \r\n 800-248-4373  \r\n [Send E-mail](mailto:sheryld@ajinternet.net )  \r\n\r\n"
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=32630"
    name: Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
  - url: "http://www.metropolisplanet.com/"
    name: The Metropolis Planet
  - url: "http://www.dot.state.oh.us/OhioByways/Pages/OhioRiverScenic.aspx"
    name: Ohio River Scenic Byway
  - url: "http://www.ohioriverscenicbyway.net/"
    name: "Ohio River Scenic Byway - Illinois"
designations: 
  - National Scenic Byway
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
  - Illinois State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - IL
part of: 
  - "2286"
ll: 
  - -89.15067300025873
  - 36.98710999992653
bounds: 
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    - 36.98710999992653
  - - -88.0362009996764
    - 37.94390100003113

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The natural features of the Ohio Valley in Illinois represent some of the most dramatic along the entire river. View unique limestone features such as Cave-in-Rock State Park and Garden of the Gods. Visit numerous historic places and structures. Plan to attend the many festivals and events that occur year-round.