December 3, 2021

Eagle Adventures Await in Southwest Illinois

Book your Eagle Watching Tours in Alton and Grafton

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November 17, 2021

Start A New Holiday Tradition at The Loading Dock Ice Skating Rink

GRAFTON, ILLINOIS - It’s that time of year! The Loading Dock Bar & Grill in Grafton is gearing up for the Grand Re-Opening of their Ice-Skating Rink on Saturday, November 20th. Each…

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October 19, 2021

Building a Regional Destination — Together

By Cory Jobe, President/CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

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October 7, 2021

Head to Alton for Spirited Fall Fun

Want a spine-tingling journey through the haunted streets of downtown Alton? Reserve your place on local haunted trolley tours, walking tours and even a haunted craft beer tour.

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September 16, 2021

Take a Fall Road Trip to Southwest Illinois

Stunning fall color drives, river cruises, u-pick orchards and haunted tours highlight fall season

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September 13, 2021

Light Up the River Road Fireworks Finale

Expanded light show marks end of summer fireworks in Alton & Grafton

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September 13, 2021

Discover Epic Pizzas in Southwest Illinois

Thick crust of thin. Red sauce or white. Take your pick of top-notch epic pizzas in southwest Illinois Sept. 13 - 17.

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August 25, 2021

Downstate Revitalization Theme of Mississippi River Cruise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 25, 2021) Creating a vibrant, active outdoor recreation area along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway in southwest Illinois is key to…

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August 4, 2021

Eighteen ice cream shops highlight their best (and coolest) creations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 5, 2021) Cool off during the dog days of summer during the Great Rivers & Routes Epic Ice Cream Week Aug. 9 – 13. Eighteen…

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July 7, 2021

Step Up to the Plate for All Star Restaurant Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – July 6, 2021) Round the bases during Alton’s All-Star Restaurant Week and enjoy delicious summer dishes served up by 21 locally owned and operated area restaurants…

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June 29, 2021

Tourism Bureau Adds New Community Partners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – June 28, 2021) Two Madison County cities along with East St. Louis, located in St. Clair County, have joined the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau…

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June 25, 2021

Fireworks Road Trip Ahead in Southwest Illinois

Jun. 25, 2021 Fireworks Road Trip Ahead Celebrate long July 4 weekend in southwest Illinois

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