The Road That Built America
The National Road in Illinois is alive with character and charm of small-town USA. Festivals, food, and quintessential American roadside attractions continue to draw visitors along the byway.
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Today, the Illinois National Road is mirrored by U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70.
Illinois tourism officials encourage travelers to think of the National Road continuing to East St. Louis as was intended before funding ran out, but other states stick to Vandalia as the end.
No matter where you choose to finish your journey, you surely will find interesting markers of its history along the way!
Relevant articles about Vandalia's Interpretive Center are provided below to help educate would-be visitors who travel these byways and invite them to take a step back into history with us!
