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Great Rivers and Routes
Great Rivers and Routes, IL
ACROSS FROM THE GATEWAY ARCH IS A UNIQUE REGION POISED TO PUT YOUR NEXT EVENT IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING
Plummer Family Park
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Alton Riverfront
Two of America’s most iconic roads meet at the confluence of three of the country’s amazing rivers, providing an amazing backdrop to the Great Rivers and Routes region of southwest Illinois. Located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis you can find numerous outdoor attractions for adventure-seekers of all ages who can experience the region’s scenic beauty an outdoor recreation opportunities.
FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
Plummer Family Park (Edwardsville) Baseball, softball, soccer, football
Plummer Family Park is an 83-acre complex featuring four lighted, full synthetic 12U baseball/softball fields and two batting cages. There are also six full-size multi-sport fields. Three have a fully synthetic playing surface with lights ideal for soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee and more. The complex includes 12 lighted pickleball courts with sun shades perfect for your next outdoor tournament.
Mississippi Riverfront (Alton & Grafton) Fishing tournaments, boat races
Great Rivers is in our name for a reason. At the confluence of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, you will find one of the most unique waterways in the world. 100+ pound catfish are routinely pulled from the waters of this region where bass thrive alongside crappie, walleye, and sauger. Various marinas and boat ramps allow access to our rivers and lakes for fishing
tournaments, boat shows, racing, triathlons, and more.
Gateway Convention Center (Collinsville) Wrestling, boxing, dance, gymnastics, cornhole
Host your tournament in this versatile space complete with meeting and hospitality rooms all under one roof. From elaborate room layouts to vendor exhibits, the space is adaptable to the needs of any event planner. Gateway Convention Center has up to 50,000 square feet of event space and has extensive experience hosting cheer and dance events, boxing tournaments, fishing shows and much more.
Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville) Basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, football, ultimate, cross country, baseball, softball
The SIUE campus is home to an array of venues including synthetic turf and grass diamonds and multi-purpose fields, a championship cross country course, and the 4,000 seat Vadalabene Center.
Spencer T. Olin and Gateway National Golf Links are just two of 20 public and private courses in the region. As the only Arnold Palmer designed facility in the area, Spencer T. Olin features scenic views that are the centerpiece of an 18 hole championship course with an additional 9-hole Learning Center.
GREAT RIVERS & ROUTES TOURISM BUREAU
Jason Troop 618-465-6676 jtroop@riversandroutes.com riversandroutes.com
POPULAR ACTIVITIES
▶In Grafton, take a cruise on the
Mississippi or a ride high above it.
Skytours, alpine coasters, ziplines, water slides, and plenty of shopping and wineries will keep you busy while you enjoy your down time.
▶Some of the best outdoor adventure in the country is right here near the confluence of three mighty rivers.
Hiking, biking, fishing, and plenty of outdoor activities will keep you looking for more.
▶There are plenty of ways to get your kicks on Route 66 in the Great Rivers &
Routes region. The final leg of the road in Illinois, 60-miles of it in fact, meander through the region from Virden, just outside Springfield, IL, to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge crossing the Mississippi
River in to Missouri. In between those points are some fun, kitschy and
Instagrammable stops on the famous
Mother Road. Get ready to rock and roll.
