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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.

Fresh Produce & More at Farmers Market

From fresh grown local produce to hand crafted works of art and antique finds.

Land of Goshen Community Market offers fresh Saturday Mornings

Follow the aromas of fresh picked herbs, ripening berries, sweet lavender and just-baked cookies and rolls to historic downtown Edwardsville on Saturday mornings.

Saddle Up at Pere Marquette Riding Stables

Kent Jackson knows the hills and valleys, streams and trails at Pere Marquette State Park better than most. You could say the park is in his blood. He also knows horses.

Come Explore Pere Marquette State Park

Put on those hiking shoes and plan to spend a day enjoying the wildlife and scenic views that can only be experienced at Pere Marquette State Park, a sprawling natural area nestled…

An Insiders Guide to the Perfect Picnic

SPREAD YOUR BLANKET.... Have you missed the feeling of lush, green grass on bare feet? Or the smell of fresh, summer air in the afternoon?

THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURER’S GUIDE TO RIVERS & ROUTES

Scenic hikes? Check. Boating? Check. Zipping through tree tops? Check check. With these activities and more, there are endless ways to embrace outdoor adventure in southwest Illinois when the weather is just…

STANDING TALL — MEET COLLINSVILLE’S WORLD FAMOUS CATSUP BOTTLE

A 170-foot water tower shaped and painted like a catsup bottle is now a legendary Collinsville roadside attraction.

A Legendary Theatre: Meet The Wildey

If the walls of Edwardsville's historic Wildey Theatre could talk -- oh the stories they would tell. Meet this historic theatre and the people who kept it alive.

Best Spots to Find Pizza in Southwest Illinois

Thin crust, thick crust. White sauce, marinara sauce, salsa. Fontina cheese. Mozzarella. Meat. Veggie. Square slice, pie slice. The options are endless when it comes to pizza. And restaurants throughout the Great…

The Loading Dock in Grafton, Illinois

Once the area's best kept secret, the Loading Dock has become known as a top St. Louis destination

Top Spots to go Antiquing Along Route 66 and the Great River Road

Antique enthusiasts will want to stop frequently while traveling along Route 66 and the Great River Road for the bounty of local shops, markets and malls from Virden to Edwardsville in the…

Get Your Dish on Route 66

Hit the top spots to eat along the country's most iconic roadway — Route 66.

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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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