The 13 Coolest Hotels in Illinois!

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Ruebel Hotel, Grafton, IL

Founded in 1879, the Ruebel Hotel is a unique space full of history. It’s also the most well-known haunt site in Grafton. After the hotel caught fire in 1912, guests have reported witnessing…

Founded in 1879, the Ruebel Hotel is a unique space full of history. It’s also the most…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Illinois!

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Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River, year-round recreational activities, local geology, and ample wildlife habitat at Pere Marquette State Park. This nature-lover’s paradise offers 12…

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River, year-round recreational activities, local geology,…

10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Illinois!

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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette Lodge is a special place and a top destination for families seeking a weekend getaway near Pere Marquette State Park. The family-style fried chicken is a big hit, cabins are very clean…

Pere Marquette Lodge is a special place and a top destination for families seeking a weekend…

10 Best Memorial Day Parades and Events in Illinois!

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Memorial Day Remembrance Cruise, Grafton,IL

Grafton Harbor invites the public to join them on the Memorial Day Remembrance Cruise. Inspired by honoring those lost and those that have served, bring flowers to add to the memorial wreath that…

Grafton Harbor invites the public to join them on the Memorial Day Remembrance Cruise. Inspired by…

The 15 Best Picnic Spots in Illinois!

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Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River at Pere Marquette State Park. Visitors can also view up-close wintering bald eagles and take hosted tours of the woods or river bluffs. Plenty of…

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River at Pere Marquette State Park. Visitors can also view…

The 10 Best Pubs in Illinois!

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Morrison's Irish Pub, Alton, IL

Morrison’s is a friendly, little pub serving up great Irish food in generous portions. Patrons appreciate the friendly owner and staff, authentic Irish atmosphere, and amazing cocktail menu.…

Morrison’s is a friendly, little pub serving up great Irish food in generous portions.…

10 Best Spa Hotels in Illinois

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The Beall Mansion, Alton, IL

The Beall Mansion is one of the most charming B&Bs you’ll ever find. Not far outside of St. Louis, this lovely mansion will allow you to indulge in true luxury with spa treatments and…

The Beall Mansion is one of the most charming B&Bs you’ll ever find. Not far outside of…

The 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois!

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Castelli's Restaurant at 255, Alton, IL

Known for their signature fried chicken, Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 has been family owned and operated since 1937! People drive for miles for the fried chicken, which is crispy and…

Known for their signature fried chicken, Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 has been family owned…

10 Best Auto Shows in Illinois!

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All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show, Alton, IL

Held each June, the All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show showcases upwards of 200 classic cars, motorcycles, and hot rods each year. This free-admission show gives out trophies in nearly 40 classes plus…

Held each June, the All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show showcases upwards of 200 classic cars,…

Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

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Lewis and Clark

They were the original bad a** explorers - and the Lewis and Clark Historic Site in Hartford marks their winter encampment at Camp Dubois, right before they headed off towards the Pacific Ocean. This…

They were the original bad a** explorers - and the Lewis and Clark Historic Site in Hartford marks…

Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Camping Spots in Illinois!

Enjoy spectacular views of the Illinois River, year-round recreational activities, local geology, and ample wildlife habitat at Pere Marquette State Park. This nature-lover’s paradise offers 12… Read More

Morrison's Irish Pub, Alton, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Pubs in Illinois!

Morrison’s is a friendly, little pub serving up great Irish food in generous portions. Patrons appreciate the friendly owner and staff, authentic Irish atmosphere, and amazing cocktail menu.… Read More

Lewis and Clark

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The Speakeasy, Granite City, IL

Featured in 10 Best Speakeasy Bars in Illinois

The name might not be mysterious but it’s accurate. The Speakeasy is a stunningly decorated spot in Granite City where you can enjoy a bit of mystique and some old-fashioned fun. There’s… Read More

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton, IL

Featured in 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Illinois!

The Beall Mansion, Alton, IL

Featured in 10 Best Spa Hotels in Illinois

The Beall Mansion is one of the most charming B&Bs you’ll ever find. Not far outside of St. Louis, this lovely mansion will allow you to indulge in true luxury with spa treatments and… Read More

Castelli's Restaurant at 255, Alton, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois!

Known for their signature fried chicken, Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 has been family owned and operated since 1937! People drive for miles for the fried chicken, which is crispy and… Read More

Marko Fish House, Madison, IL

Featured in The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Illinois!

For the best fish sandwiches in Illinois, look no further than Marko Fish House in Madison. This isn’t your fancy-dancy city seafood restaurant, but their seafood is a hit with both locals and… Read More

Memorial Day Remembrance Cruise, Grafton,IL

Featured in 10 Best Memorial Day Parades and Events in Illinois!

Grafton Harbor invites the public to join them on the Memorial Day Remembrance Cruise. Inspired by honoring those lost and those that have served, bring flowers to add to the memorial wreath that… Read More

Jersey County Historical Society

601 North State Street, Jerseyville, IL

In Jersey County Historical Society, the "Red House" stood majestically for years to serve as a home, tavern, and a place for travelers to rest the... Read More

National Great Rivers Museum

2 Lock and Dam Way, Alton, IL

National Great Rivers Museum and make a connection with Mighty Mississippi River. From the early Native American tribes to the rise of the steamboa... Read More

Mineral Springs Haunted Tours

301 East Broadway, Alton, IL

Welcome to the website of Mineral Springs Haunted Tours the only tour of the haunted Mineral Springs Mall in Alton, IL. Alton has been called one... Read More

Alton Little Theater

2450 North Henry Street, Alton, IL

History: Originally founded in 1933, the Alton Little Theater is getting ready to begin its 81st consecutive season. ALT is the longest running com... Read More

Center for American Archeology

Illinois 100, Kampsville, IL

The CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum, housed within the historic Kamp Store building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Read More

Alton Museum Of History And Art

2809 College Avenue, Alton, IL

About Us: The museum was founded in 1971 as a non for profit organization which depends on membership dues, gifts, bequests, and foundation grant... Read More

Granite City Skate Park

Wilson Park, Granite City, IL

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

One Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL

History: The Illinois Starting Point of the Lewis & Clark ExpeditionOn January 18, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson proposed the first official... Read More

Greater Saint Louis Air and Space Museum

2300 Vector Drive, Cahokia, IL

Our Vision: To be a world-class museum focusing on all aspects of Aerospace History. Our Mission Preservation and display of histori... Read More

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