Enjoy a pastoral landscape in Jo Daviess County all throughout the area. Rolling hills, farmland, winding roads, and so much more make this the most gorgeous part of the state. Scroll on for more details.

Whether on a trip to Galena from another part of the state or driving around Jo Daviess County, visitors to the northeast corner of Illinois are often blown away at the picture-perfect landscape that awaits.

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There is no more scenic destination in the Land of Lincoln than this, where rolling hills and farmlands dominate for as far as the eye can see.

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There are so many hills that your ears may pop. Many do not expect to find land that is not flat in Illinois, yet this is just one of many places in the state where the earth is uneven.

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Winding roads, dips, steep hills, and drop-offs make this part of the state unique from the rest. The pastoral landscape will make you think you’ve been transported to England.

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You’ll find yourself filming every moment. Beauty abounds around every corner and between every break in the trees as you make your way along your journey.

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No matter where you’re headed in Jo Daviess County, you’re guaranteed an excellent view. The locals may take it for granted, but this is truly the loveliest part of the state.

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It is worth driving around to get a glimpse of the sights and extraordinary scenery that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.

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What do you love about this pastoral landscape? Share your thoughts with us below in the comments.

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For more like this, check out these 11 scenic country roads in Illinois.

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