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National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion.

On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway was produced. The highway started in New York City's Times Square. It passed through New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California before ending in Lincoln Park in San Francisco.

Today, travelers in search of "real" America who want to travel at a leisurely pace can trace the Lincoln Highway through Illinois and ponder automobile travel when the "Tin Lizzie" ruled America's roads.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Martin House Museum

The Fulton Historical Society is located in this Cival War-era home donated to the city by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Martin. Stained Glass Windows Walnut bench seating Walnut Staircase Fulton Memorabilia Collection - including items made by Fulton Patent Novelty Lincoln Highway Room

Fulton, IL Museums

Authentic Dutch Windmill

Fulton's authentic Dutch windmill, "De Immigrant", was prefabricated in the Netherlands and erected by Dutch craftsmen. The windmill sits on the flood control dike right in the heart of the city. The windmill is fully operational. The entire head (or cap)

Fulton, IL Historic Buildings

Lincoln Highway

National scenic byway, quick 2-day excursion. On March 20, 1915, the first Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway was produced. The highway started in New York City'

Fulton, IL Scenic Byways

Long's Garden

Walk-through gardens, many 15-20 years old. Nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees, and shrubs.

Fulton, IL Gardens

U.S. Lock & Dam 13

Fulton, IL Structural Landmarks

Things to do near Fulton, IL

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

Experience the history of this reconstructed fort. The Apple River Fort was the site of an important battle during the Black ...

West Street Sculpture Park of Galena

Take a break from downtown shops and wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by local artist John Marti...

Timber Ridge Gardens

Meander through perennial nursery and 15 acres of display gardens. 800 hosta varieties, 2500 perennial, grass, tree and shrub...

Ronald Reagan Birthplace

The apartment where Ronald Reagan was born has been restored and decorated in the 1900's. Adjoining gift shop and museum....

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Rockford's 12-acre, "pond-strolling" Japanese garden is acclaimed as one of the top two authentic gardens outside of Japan. P...