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.

Christmas Wonderland 2023

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

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…

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…

Mysterious Mineral Springs has a recipe for paranormal adventures

Whip up your own recipe for an exciting paranormal adventure in Alton with Dave and Donna Nunnally at Alton's historic and mysterious Mineral Springs Hotel.

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…

Granite City Art & Design District

A fresh take on community, culture, and the resurrection of a downtown.

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!

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!

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.

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…

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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Eagle Watching

Here they come -- convoys of birds looking for winter homes throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region, 25 miles…

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