Larger Than Life on Route 66
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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.
Winter Fun in Grafton
Get alpine coasting thrills, hike the hills, and beat the chill with riverside eats, healthy treats, and bald eagle meet & greets – winter can’t get much cooler than in Grafton Illinois.
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Best Places to View American White Pelicans
Turn your eyes skyward or take a few moments to scan the Mississippi River right now and you are likely to see flocks of American White Pelicans flying high on air currents…
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Outdoor Fun in Litchfield
Just off Route 66 lives the City of Litchfield where the classic American road trip mingles with the great outdoors- roadside diners, a drive-in movie theater, and an abundance of natural recreation…
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Have Some Fun in Granite City
A community in the process of reinventing itself, Granite City is more than a steel mill town- with a burgeoning art scene, multiple parks and family activities, and classic Route 66 stops…
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Granite City Art & Design District
A fresh take on community, culture, and the resurrection of a downtown.
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Spa Day Fun in Southwest Illinois
Need a pick-me-up to relieve the stress of your daily routine? Traveling and trying to stay health motivated? Maybe you need a health-cation!
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Wood River Eats
Need a pick-me-up while out and about in Wood River? From drive-ins to diners, Midwest barbecue to Mexican, Wood River has just the place to hit the spot!
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Get Peachy! Calhoun County Peaches Are Ready
Peach cobbler, peach tart, peach tea, peach ice cream, peach jam whatever the craving, the juiciest peaches to eat are Calhoun County’s.
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Drive-In Eats
What’s better than a burger on the road? Dripped sauce, ketchup fingers, summer nights with the windows rolled down and the radio up- drive-in dining is an American tradition- just be sure…
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Shopping Fun in Godfrey
Great green nurseries, eclectic boutiques, and vintage finds- let Godfrey Illinois treat you to a specialty shopping experience with heart!
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Have An Egg-cellent Easter Brunch in Southwest Illinois
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