FUN THINGS TO DO

IN THE AREA

 

ILLINOIS

Belleville

http://www.belleville.net/

This is a great starting point to learn what to see and do in the immediate area.  Visit museums, stroll in downtown main street and view area attractions.  Belleville also has fantastic dining locations!

Fairview Heights

http://www.fairviewheights.com/

Fairview Heights is located just miles away from the Shrine.  They also provide information about attractions and restaurants in their city and in the entire region, including St. Louis. In for some serious shopping?  Then learn how to visit the St. Clair Shopping Center mall.

Cahokia Mounds

Historic Site

http://www.cahokiamounds.com/cahokia.html

This is a great place to learn about the Native Americans who lived in this area.  Visit this site to learn how to attend their museum and grounds.

The Great River Road

 

http://www.riverbend2000.com/index.html

This scenic drive takes you along the eastern edge of the "Mighty MO."  Scroll down the page to view all the events and things to do along the road.

Missouri

http://www.explorestlouis.com/

This is the definitive roadmap to  all the St. Louis tourist spots you can see. Visit the train museum, the St. Louis Arch, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall, catch a play at the historic Fox Theater, stroll through the serene Missouri Botanical Gardens, Six Flags Amusement Park, and more.