Great Rivers & Routes
Edwardsville West End Station Visitor Center Grand Opening
West End Station Visitor Center 620 St. Louis St., Edwardsville, IL, United StatesCome to Edwardsville and watch the Grand Opening ceremony for West End Station! This former Route 66 service station turned dental office is being retooled as an interpretive center about Route 66, which originally traversed Edwardsville and wound its way past the station. The Grand Opening is on Friday, June 9th, from 9-10am. The newly…
Javapalooza
Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United StatesTake your sweet time to savor the smells, revel in the flavors – and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers and Routes region. Javapalooza celebrates the bean and the people who create that beautiful, and delightful coffee experience. Get ready to take part and discover your new coffee…
Great North American Solar Eclipse 2024
Collinsville 125 S. Center Street, Collinsville, IL, United StatesThe next Great American Solar Eclipse is coming and Great Rivers & Routes is ready! Plans are underway to celebrate the eclipse at Herald Square in Uptown Collinsville on Monday, April 8, 2024, Noon to 3pm. The fun includes free solar eclipse viewing glasses for all in attendance, live music, a fire-blowing demonstration and shopping. Old Herald Brewery & Distillery will…