Hartford

Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, Hartford is where things come together.

That’s not just true of the rivers – the tower overlooking the rivers is called the Confluence Tower – but it was also the site of Camp Dubois, where explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark camped in 1803-1804. The site is commemorated today by the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, a 14,000-square-foot museum and exhibit space. Hartford is also the beginning of the 33-mile Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, one of the most beautiful and scenic drives the country has to offer.

Trip Idea: River Connections

Just 25 miles north of St. Louis on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Meeting of the Great Rivers…

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Explore Madison County

Bethalto

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East Alton

Often called “the village of progress,” East Alton has progressively defined itself as a destination of its own.

Route 66 in Hamel, IL

The Village of Hamel is a small but growing community that proudly touts its Route 66 heritage.

Livingston

Few stops along Route 66 contain as much charm as Livingston’s Pink Elephant Antique Mall.

Roxana

Home to Phillips 66, one of the region’s best community partners and one of the world’s largest oil refineries, Roxana also boasts strong recreational opportunities.

South Roxana

South Roxana is a small town that’s big on fun.

Wood River

Reminders of Wood River’s past as an oil refinery town are everywhere – even the town’s high school mascot is the Oilers – and its heritage is celebrated at the Wood River…

Worden

You’ve heard of Mardi Gras, but in the town of Worden they celebrate Wordi Gras, the village’s version of New Orleans’ event of excess.

Madison County

Nearly 270,000 residents call Madison County home and it’s no wonder why.