Where the Mother Road Meets the River Road

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There is only one place in America where two of our nation’s great roadways come together alongside the confluence of America’s three great rivers. And that is right here in the Great Rivers and Routes region of Southwest Illinois.

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Welcome to the Great Rivers & Routes Marketplace

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Plan Your Trip

Planning the perfect day in the Rivers & Routes area just got much easier!

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Follow the Trendy Alton Art Loop Learn More

Route 66 from A to Z Learn More

Hiding in Plain Sight: MCT Trail Critters Learn More

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Take a (Summer) Roadtrip in Southwest Illinois Learn More

Robert Wadlow — The World’s Tallest Man Learn More

Road Trips

The list of things that make the Great Rivers & Routes region stand out is as long as the Mother Road itself.

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Hiking

The Great Rivers & Routes region is home to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a 130-mile trail system in Madison County alone.

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Stories

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Take a look at these stories for some road trip inspiration.

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Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Explore weekend and day trip ideas in the Great Rivers and Routes region with adventures across Alton, Edwardsville, and beyond.

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Where the Mother Road Meets the River Road

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