Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

WELCOME TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS INSIDE THE MIDWEST

Three mighty rivers. Four scenic roadways. World-class hiking and biking trails. A National Water Trail. The only place in America where the Mother Road of Route 66 meets the Great River Road. It’s no wonder the six county Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois is a wonderland of adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and road trip wonderers.

Our Destination

WEBSITE:
www.riversandroutes.com

CONTACT:
Cory M Jobe, President & CEO
Jason Troop, Director-Sports Tourism & Sales
Lindsey Laird, Sales & Events Manager
Kayla Howland, Content & Social Media Manager
Beth Bear, Economic Development Specialist
Brooke Wilson, Sales Assistant
Carol Matteson, Office Assistant

DESTINATION SERVICE AREA:
We serve six counties (Madison, Montgomery, Macoupin, Greene, Jersey & Calhoun) and the City of East St. Louis in St. Clair County.

Top Attractions

  • Aerie’s Resort (Alpine Coaster, Sky Tour & Zipline)
  • Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
  • Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
  • Pere Marquette State Park, Lodge & Conference Center
  • National Great Rivers Museum

Info & Stats

IL House Legislative District
100, 111, 113, 109, 102, 108, 112

IL Senate Legislative Districts
56, 54, 55, 57

Largest Meeting Facility
Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
www.gatewaycenter.com

Number of Hotel Rooms
3,540

Primary Source of Local Funding
Hotel/Motel, Food & Beverage, Amusement & Entertainment Taxes

Total Tourism Jobs Supported
9,300

Regional Tourism Expenditures
$820 Million

Lodging Taxes
$108.9 Million

Local Sales Taxes
$82 Million