Grandview Drive, Scenic route in Peoria Heights, United States
The 2.52-mile Grandview Drive stretches along the Illinois River Valley, offering views of both natural landscapes and residential architecture.
Construction of Grandview Drive began in 1903, using manual labor and horses to preserve original trees during the development process.
President Theodore Roosevelt declared Grandview Drive as the world's most beautiful drive during his visit to Peoria in 1910.
Visitors can access multiple trails for walking, biking, and hiking alongside the drive, with numerous benches placed at observation points.
A five-story observation tower constructed in 1906 stood until 1942, when its materials were collected for wartime manufacturing needs.
Location: Peoria County
Inception: 1906
GPS coordinates: 40.73611,-89.55500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:52
Illinois features historical landmarks, nature parks and architectural structures. The region presents pre-Columbian settlements, geological formations, state parks with waterfalls and canyons. Visitors find lighthouses, gardens, historic villas and specialized museums.
Peoria Civic Center
5.9 km
Peoria Zoo
2.8 km
Peoria Riverfront Museum
6 km
Murray Baker Bridge
5.9 km
McClugage Bridge
2 km
Springdale Cemetery
1.9 km
Madison Theatre
5.6 km
Hotel Père Marquette
5.7 km
Peoria Mineral Springs
6.1 km
Scottish Rite Cathedral
5.1 km
Peoria City Hall
5.8 km
John C. Flanagan House Museum
4.4 km
George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
2.6 km
Owens Center
4.5 km
Peoria Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
5.5 km
Congregation Anshai Emeth
5.2 km
Peoria Waterworks
1.3 km
Central National Bank Building
5.8 km
Peace and Harvest
5.7 km
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
5.5 km
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
6 km
YWCA Building
5.4 km
Forest Park Nature Center
3 km
Downtown Peoria Historic District
5.7 km
The Peoria PlayHouse
2.9 km
Marquette Apartments
5.6 km
North Side Historic District
4.5 km
Judge Jacob Gale House
5.3 kmReviews
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