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?

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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

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Get Your Instagram Kicks on Route 66

Illinois’ The Great Rivers area is also home to great drives thanks to its location along the final leg of Route 66 in Illinois.

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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…

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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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Indulge Your Culinary Curiosity in Southwest Illinois

“People will travel anywhere for good food.” – Rene Redzepi

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Benjamin Godfrey Legacy Trail

He was a ship captain, merchant, investor and philanthropist. And he fought hard for the causes he valued.

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Local Legends: Fred & Sherrie Whitworth

It all started with a cherry pie.

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