An Insider’s Guide to Historic Grafton

Officially founded in 1836, Grafton's prime location on the river necessitated a boat construction industry. Resting under the Mississippi River bluffs, quarrying was also a lucrative industry.

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Catch the Big One at the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair

Can you remember seeing your line tighten, your rod bend, and your heart drop from landing your first fish?

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Come Home to Glen Carbon

There’s no place like home and the community of Glen Carbon knows that better than most.

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Dine Out for Gordon Moore Park

Need an excuse to go out for lunch or dinner? When you dine out at participating restaurants each Tuesday in March, 10 percent of the sales will be donated to Gordon Moore…

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Discover Our Local Legends

Building a legendary destination relies on transforming bold dreams into a passionate reality. The Meeting of the Great Rivers flows with the spirit of our local legends. Meet some legends here. Better…

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Discover the Nina & Pinta at The Loading Dock

Bring the history lesson home by taking a tour of Columbus' favorite ships the Pinta and the Niña!

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Drop your Anchor at Towboat Days

Roll your way down the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers!

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Easter Brunch, Family Fun

Who really wants to spend hours in the kitchen trying to pull off the perfect Easter Brunch for friends and families?

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Elsah’s Photography Exhibit Contest

Discover the hidden beauty of Elsah through the lens of a camera during the Village of Elsah Museum's 2015 Photography Contest.

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Endless Summer Photo Contest

As the green leaves of the trees decorate the bluffs and the beautiful blue skies reflect on the water, the summer fun in the Meeting of the Great Rivers is robust!

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See Stunning Fall Colors in the Great Rivers & Routes Region

Whether you're biking, hiking or driving along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, the fall colors are simply breathtaking.

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Find Your Hidden Gem in Alton’s Antique Row

What would a visit to Alton be without shopping ‘til you drop in Historic Downtown Alton’s Antique Row?

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