ILLINOIS ROAD TRIP ROUND UP: UNIQUE SHOPPING

Shop 'til you drop throughout southwest Illinois. The Great Rivers & Routes region offers unique shopping in each of its 39 communities.

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Explore the Valley of Coal

The Village of Glen Carbon is steeped in history -- from its humble start as a stop along the Land of Goshen Trail to its more modern coal mining and brick making…

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Where the Mother Road Meets the Great River Road

There is only one place in America where two of our nation’s great roadways come together alongside the confluence of America’s three great rivers.

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Magnificent Mansions

Explore the grand homes and historic estates of the Great Rivers & Routes Region.

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Travel Back in Time in Collinsville

Explore historic Collinsville when you visit these points of interest.

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Don’t Worry — Travel Safely in Great Rivers & Routes

Looking for a safe, healthy weekend getaway, staycation or simply in the market for some new scenery?

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JOIN US ON A JOURNEY THROUGH BLACK HISTORY IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS

Though Illinois was admitted to the union as a free state in 1818, it was not nor had it been a welcoming place for those of African ancestry.

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ILLINOIS ROAD TRIP ROUND UP: FAMILY FUN

Family fun takes center stage in southwest Illinois with unparalleled outdoor recreation, museums, and more.

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Great Places to Stay Along the Rivers & Routes of Southwest Illinois

Great. Lodging. Here.

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OUTDOOR DINING DELIGHTS IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS

Outdoor dining has come to life in the last few months in the Great Rivers & Routes region.

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ROAD TRIP READY ATTRACTIONS: A GUIDE TO WHAT’S OPEN

The open roads in southwest Illinois are calling ... and the good news is many roadside attractions are now open!

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Celebrating Diversity in Great Rivers & Routes

Did you know? Celebrated jazz musician Miles Davis was born in Alton, IL. The only statue honoring Davis in North America is found in his birthplace along the Mississippi River.

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