Pere Marquette State Park

With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River.

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Larger Than Life on Route 66

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Winter Fun in Grafton

Get alpine coasting thrills, hike the hills, and beat the chill with riverside eats, healthy treats, and bald eagle meet & greets – winter can’t get much cooler than in Grafton Illinois.

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Best Places to View American White Pelicans

Turn your eyes skyward or take a few moments to scan the Mississippi River right now and you are likely to see flocks of American White Pelicans flying high on air currents…

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Outdoor Fun in Litchfield

Just off Route 66 lives the City of Litchfield where the classic American road trip mingles with the great outdoors- roadside diners, a drive-in movie theater, and an abundance of natural recreation…

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Have Some Fun in Granite City

A community in the process of reinventing itself, Granite City is more than a steel mill town- with a burgeoning art scene, multiple parks and family activities, and classic Route 66 stops…

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Granite City Art & Design District

A fresh take on community, culture, and the resurrection of a downtown.

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Spa Day Fun in Southwest Illinois

Need a pick-me-up to relieve the stress of your daily routine? Traveling and trying to stay health motivated? Maybe you need a health-cation!

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Wood River Eats

Need a pick-me-up while out and about in Wood River? From drive-ins to diners, Midwest barbecue to Mexican, Wood River has just the place to hit the spot!

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Get Peachy! Calhoun County Peaches Are Ready

Peach cobbler, peach tart, peach tea, peach ice cream, peach jam whatever the craving, the juiciest peaches to eat are Calhoun County’s.

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Drive-In Eats

What’s better than a burger on the road? Dripped sauce, ketchup fingers, summer nights with the windows rolled down and the radio up- drive-in dining is an American tradition- just be sure…

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Shopping Fun in Godfrey

Great green nurseries, eclectic boutiques, and vintage finds- let Godfrey Illinois treat you to a specialty shopping experience with heart!

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