November 12, 2024

Shop Local This Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Nov. 12, 2024) ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois is full of local makers and producers…

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November 4, 2024

Byway Grants Projects Move Towards Spring 2026 Opening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Nov. 4, 2024) Plans for two significant new National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest…

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October 11, 2024

Celebrating & Protecting Our Working Rivers

Over the last two years the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, the state certified regional destination marketing and management organization team members have been meeting with public lands and attraction managers…

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October 8, 2024

Craft Beverage Festival Comes to Alton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Oct. 9, 2024) Get your tickets now for the first-ever Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beverage Festival celebrating local craft beverage producers on Saturday, Nov. …

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August 19, 2024

Great Rivers & Routes Region Continues to Show Growth in Tourism Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 19, 2024) Tourism continues to grow in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with visitor spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the…

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August 12, 2024

Plan Now for Guided Fall Tours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Aug. 16, 2024) Stunning Autumn colors are just around the corner which means it time to make plans now to view them in all their glory…

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May 30, 2024

Edwardsville’s West End Service Station Marks One Year Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 30, 2024) Edwardsville’s newest Route 66 attraction, the West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis St., will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Friday, June …

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May 15, 2024

Vote For Aerie’s Resort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 15, 2024) Who has the best Aerial Adventure Park in the U.S.? Aerie’s Resort in Grafton is in the running for a Top 10 Spot…

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May 9, 2024

Take Aim at Mountain Archery Fest in Kampsville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – May 9, 2024) A new archery tournament will debut in southwest Illinois May 17 -19 at McCully Heritage Project in Kampsville. Registration for the three-day event…

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April 29, 2024

Alton Riverfront Welcomes Missisippi River Festival and F1 Powerboat Races in June

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – April 29, 2024) The sounds of summer will kick off on the Alton Riverfront June 21 – 23 with the revival of the once popular Mississippi…

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April 23, 2024

Freedom To Equality Tours Kick Off 2024 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – April 19, 2024) Take a journey through Black History in the historic river town of Alton on the ‘Freedom to Equality’ tours offered by the Great…

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March 29, 2024

Spring/​Summer Go Guide for 2024 Available Now

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – March 29, 2024) Start planning now for spring and summer fun in southwest Illinois with help from the newly released Great Rivers & Routes Go Guide…

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