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Great Rivers & Routes The official tourism portal to Great of Southwest Illinois! Your new favorite getaway starts here: http://RiversAndRoutes.com . Talk to us!
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Searching for something fun to do that's out of the ordinary? Something adventurous that will get your adrenaline pumping? Or maybe you need a nice, quiet and relaxing getaway? Whether you're looking for a vacation, a daycation or a staycation, look no further than the Great Rivers & Routes of Southwest Illinois. Plan your trip today and explore! For trip ideas, lodging deals, restaurants and attractions, visitor guides and much more, go to Riversandroutes.com. Have a question or want to leave a review? We encourage open, lively conversation and we promise to:
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10/10/2026

The Mother Road knows how to throw a celebration!🎉

Thirteenth communities in southwest Illinois brought their own hometown magic to the Last 100 Miles Festival. Thank you to everyone who joined the fun! 🤩

Keep getting your kicks as celebrations continue tomorrow and make more Mother Road memories throughout Route 66’s 100th year! 🛣️

Your coffee has never looked this much like YOU! ☕🎨 Make your way to Roasterz Coffee Co. in Wood River on Sunday, Oct. 1...
10/10/2026

Your coffee has never looked this much like YOU! ☕🎨

Make your way to Roasterz Coffee Co. in Wood River on Sunday, Oct. 11, for a Javapalooza experience that’s almost too cool to sip. Illustrator Manuel S. Herrera will turn your likeness into latte art, then bring you to life again with a portrait on paper!

Sip the coffee, watch the creativity unfold, and take home a one-of-a-kind caricature to remember it all. ✨

Make room for a little weekend excitement! Get the 411 on the Last 100 Miles Festival, spooky adventures with Alton Haun...
10/09/2026

Make room for a little weekend excitement! Get the 411 on the Last 100 Miles Festival, spooky adventures with Alton Hauntings Tours and pumpkin patch and corn maze fun in St. Jacob!


Email from Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau Your Guide to Great Music, Ghost Stories & Fall Adventures! Discover these Four Can't-Miss Events Celebrate The Mother Road Your guide to a memorabl

The plans are made, the trading cards are delivered and the open road is calling! Get your kicks at the Last 100 Miles F...
10/09/2026

The plans are made, the trading cards are delivered and the open road is calling! Get your kicks at the Last 100 Miles Festival as thirteen communities celebrate 100 years of Route 66!🚗

Follow the Mother Road from stop to stop and look for the “Trading Card Pick Up” signs. Each collectible card captures a piece of the community’s Route 66 history, a perfect keepsake to take home from your centennial adventure!🥳

Keep the fun rolling by downloading the Great Rivers & Routes app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Check in at festival locations along the way for your chance to earn a special Route 66 prize! 📲

Bring the family, gather your favorite road trip crew or set out on a solo adventure. There’s a century of stories waiting along the Main Street of America, and this weekend is your chance to make a few of your own!🛣️

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of coffee with a sweet cinnamon front rolling through Wood River! Head to Cafe LaNae and e...
10/09/2026

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of coffee with a sweet cinnamon front rolling through Wood River! Head to Cafe LaNae and enjoy the weather with a Sugar Cinnamon Iced Coffee, that’s highly likely to become your new favorite sip. 😉

While you’re there, participate in the Javapalooza scavenger hunt for a chance to win a coffee-themed prize. 🔎 ☕

Then cast your vote for your favorite Javapalooza specialty drink! 👇

Every great road trip has a soundtrack and a story. Find yours at A Weekend of Songs and Stories in Edwardsville, during...
10/09/2026

Every great road trip has a soundtrack and a story. Find yours at A Weekend of Songs and Stories in Edwardsville, during the Last 100 Miles Festival. 🎶

Celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial during the Last 100 Miles Festival, Oct. 9–11, with thirteen communities putting their own spin on the fun.

Let The Buckinghams, The Blooze Brothers, The Ides Of March and more set the soundtrack with performances at The Wildey Theatre and City Park, while Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte and others bring the stories of yesteryear to life.

Then cruise by for more festivities and pick up your very own Last 100 Miles Festival trading card! 🛣️

10/08/2026

The days feel slower. The fall colors shine brighter. And Elsah invites you to linger a little longer. Tucked along the Great River Road, this historic village pairs charming homes with autumn’s golden glow.

A little escape from the everyday is waiting for you here! 🍂

Ka-chow! ⚡ Route 66 is turning 100, and thirteen communities are putting their own spin on the celebration during the La...
10/07/2026

Ka-chow! ⚡ Route 66 is turning 100, and thirteen communities are putting their own spin on the celebration during the Last 100 Miles Festival, Oct. 9–11! 🏁

Find old-school fun and new family memories in Collinsville and Farmersville. Create and decorate your own DIY car for a screening of Cars in Collinsville, complete with games, snacks, and trophies for the best creations. Then cruise to Farmersville’s Kickin’ on Route 66 Fun Fest for bounce houses, magic, and more. 🎩

Make your Mother Road adventure even more memorable by picking up a one-of-a-kind Last 100 Miles Festival trading card at each stop! 🛣️

A sweet sip with a view. Find your happy place at Post Commons in Alton and try their new Huckleberry Affogato for a swe...
10/07/2026

A sweet sip with a view. Find your happy place at Post Commons in Alton and try their new Huckleberry Affogato for a sweet start to your morning or an afternoon pick-me-up. ☕✨

While you’re there, join the Javapalooza scavenger hunt for a chance to win a coffee-themed prize. 🔎

Then hit the link in the comments and cast your vote for your favorite Javapalooza specialty drink! 👇

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