Welcome to Southwestern Illinois! Once you discover all our region has to offer, we hope you'll come visit us in person. The ten counties that make up Southwestern Illinois have a diverse history and a wide range of attractions.

Click here for a quick look at how to  Spend Time in Southwestern Illinois

For shoppers, Fairview Heights is the place to be-it's home to the largest shopping mall south of Chicago. For adventure lovers, Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, has water sports, hunting & fishing, and the largest ancient American Indian site in the U.S, Cahokia Mounds, can be found in Collinsville. Looking for Lincoln? Visit Vandalia where the 16th president began his political career. If excitement and entertainment are what you want, it awaits you at the Casino Queen, Gateway International Raceway or the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Whatever your taste may be, you are bound to find it here. Click on our Interactive Brochure for more information! Hope to see you soon!

Lodging Services

Click for Lodging for the PKC World Championships.

Enter the code 2245 for the World Championships lodging list. Email Scott Winter with any questions!

Don't forget to check out the amenities at our dog-friendly hotels! We'll see you in October.

Click here for ATA Lodging for the 2009 Grand American.

            Enter the code 2234 for the Grand American lodging list. Email Scott Winter  with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in August!

Click here for the online booking system for Metro United's Fall 2009 Boys and Girls tournaments. Rooms will be available to book in mid-July. You can email smeier@thetourismbureau.org for booking instructions or with questions. Please include your team name, age bracket, dates of tournament and team contact with phone number and email.

Coming Events

Jul. 2 - Jul. 2		Kids Concert
Jul. 2 - Jul. 2		Verdi's La Traviata
Sep. 1 - Sep. 3		Gateway Grizzlies Home Game
Jul. 1 - Jul. 4		July 4th Celebration
Jul. 4 - Jul. 4		Fireworks - Greenville
Jul. 4 - Jul. 4		Fireworks - Vandalia
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