Great River Road – Quad Cities to Effigy Mounds
One of our favorite activities is scenic drives. We love seeing the beauty of nature, stopping off in quaint towns, …
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
One of our favorite things to do is drive along river routes, and particularly the Great River Route – The …
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves an area of land along the Mississippi River once used for mound building by indigenous …
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge encompasses the islands and areas of nearby shoreline in and along …
Bellevue State Park
A lovely little state park that is perfect to stop off at is the Bellevue State Park. For those driving …
Black Horse Inn at The Sherrill Mount House
In the midst of leaf peeping season, a perfect drive is up the Mississippi on the Great River Road. There …
The Old Bakery Beer Company
The Old Bakery Beer Company is an all-organic brewery located in Alton, Illinois. The brewery’s name pays homage to the …
National Great Rivers Museum
St. Louis and the surrounding metro area have been used as a city for thousands of years due to the …
Grafton Winery & Brewhaus
For those visiting Grafton, IL, Grafton Winery & Brewhaus is a nice stopping point. Grafton Winery & Brewhaus has two …
Pere Marquette State Park & Lodge
One of Margaret’s favorite places growing up was Pere Marquette Lodge and State Park. The lodge and state park are …
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