See Southwest Illinois on a Riverboat Cruise

Great Rivers and Routes is pleased to have teamed up with Grafton River Adventures to offer scenic sightseeing and specialty cruises.

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YOUR GUIDE TO HISTORIC ALTON

Alton is one of America’s great river towns. It is filled with historic homes, great shops and diverse industry.

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Mother’s Day Delights in Southwest Illinois

Looking for that special something to treat mom to for Mother’s Day? From a day shopping in the open air to live shows, brunch, and cruises, southwest Illinois has you and mom…

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Great Girlfriend Getaways

Hey Ladies! Who runs the world? Girls!

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When’s the Best Time to See Bald Eagles?

It's cold outside and that can mean only one thing: the American Bald Eagles have returned to the Great Rivers & Routes region!

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Have An Egg-cellent Easter Brunch in Southwest Illinois

Hop along to southwest Illinois restaurants this spring and enjoy an egg-stra special Easter brunch, buffet, or dinner!

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7 Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Going stir crazy after the holidays? The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is notoriously hard to plan for so we came up with some ideas to keep everyone busy!

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New Year’s Spots That Pop

Celebrate New Year's Eve and welcome the New Year with fireworks, food, fun, and family!

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Holiday Shopping Made Easy

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Christmas Wonderland

Hear the sleigh bells jingle and see 4 million lights twinkle against the beautiful backdrop at Rock Spring Park's Christmas Wonderland.

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Halloween Fun in Southwest Illinois

No one knows how to do Halloween like the towns throughout the Great Rivers and Routes region located in Southwestern Illinois, just minutes from St. Louis.

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Why Alton is America’s Most Haunted Small Town

It was a dark and stormy night ... well, maybe not so stormy but definitely dark ... as a group of fellow ghost hunting travelers walked through the Mississippi River town of…

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