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Grandview Drive - The "World's Most Beautiful Drive"

4000 Grandview Drive, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

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Grandview Drive is a drive and park that offers scenic views of the Illinois River while walking, biking, or hiking one of the many beautiful trails.

Grand View Drive is a 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway constructed in 1903. The “world’s most beautiful drive,” as President Theodore Roosevelt referred to it in a visit to Peoria in 1910, offers visitors numerous panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River Valley and the chance to view many historic and remarkable homes lining it. The drive is especially beautiful in autumn, with the ever-changing colors of fall leaves.

What's happening nearby...

Kris Kringle Market in the Heights

Tower Park •  Dec 06 – Dec 07

Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce's 4th annual Kris Kringle Market in the Heights to be held in Tower Park.

Read more about Kris Kringle Market in the Heights

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