Kampsville, IL

Tucked along the western bank of the Illinois River, Kampsville is a tiny Calhoun County community where life naturally revolves around the water. Getting here is half the fun, thanks to the free car ferry on Route 108 that carries locals and visitors across the river toward the Great River Road. The village is also widely known for its deep history, serving as home base for the Center for American Archeology for decades. Surrounded by rolling bluffs and peaceful farm country, it offers a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle right on the river.