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Scenic Lookouts and Towers

Explore Illinois through its most distinctive heights and historic structures. This collection features the state's highest natural point at Charles Mound alongside the dramatic sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods. Historic landmarks like the 19th-century Fort Sheridan Water Tower and the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower offer elevated perspectives of the landscape and major river junctions. From the riverside shrine at Portage des Sioux to the wildlife-rich vistas of Crab Orchard, these sites showcase the state's diverse geography.

Scenic Lookouts and Towers — 地図

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A

Garden of the Gods

Dramatic rock formations reachable from two easy trails. Amazing place for strolling and soaking in the fresh air.

Eric Gunderson / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower

A 180-foot structure featuring three observation levels that provide views of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Teemu008 / CC BY-SA 2.0

C

Fort Sheridan Water Tower

The Fort Sheridan Water Tower is a water tower in Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

TheCatalyst31 / CC0

D

Charles Mound

Charles Mound is a gentle, 1,235-foot high hill located in Scales Mound Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States.

E

Castle Rock Scenic Outlook

Elevated wooden platform offering panoramic views of the Rock River valley within Castle Rock State Park.

F

Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine

A 40-foot-tall fiberglass statue of the Virgin Mary situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, featuring a wheelchair-accessible plaza.

G

Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area

Observation point within a 43,000-acre National Wildlife Refuge, used for spotting migratory waterfowl and bald eagles over the water.

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