January 27, 2022

Tourism Bureau Prepares to Build the Next Great Destination in Southwest Illinois

Great Rivers & Routes Bureau highlights accomplishments and goals at 2022 Annual Summit

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January 13, 2022

Building the Next Great Destination is Theme of Annual Tourism Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Jan. 13, 2022) What does it take to build the next great destination? The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau of southwest Illinois will start that…

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December 16, 2021

Anticipation Builds As Eagle Season Approaches in Southwest Illinois

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Alton, IL – Dec. 13, 2021) Eagles are returning to their winter homes in southwest Illinois and the region is preparing for the upcoming Eagle Season with a full…

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December 15, 2021

Alpine Coaster Coming to Grafton

A whole new level of fun is coming to Aerie’s Resort in Grafton with the construction of a new Alpine Coaster. This sensational all-ages adventure ride—the first of its kind in Illinois—promises…

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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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