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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 21 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. Try them all!

Ladies Trip

Winery Road Trip Itinerary

Couples Trip

Romantic Couples Road Trip Itinerary

Family Trip

Family Fun Road Trip Itinerary

Guys Trip

Dude Stuff Road Trip Itinerary

Historic Route 50

Road Trip on Road 50

Explore the Kaskaskia Cahokia Trail

Historic Monuments and Outdoor Adventure Road Trip

Walk Among Giants in Clark County

Big Things Road Trip Itinerary

Trek the Southern Illinois Beer Trail

Craft Breweries Road Trip Itinerary

Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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From outdoor recreation and adventure to foodies and family fun, we have the trip ideas to plan the perfect vacation.
Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

21 Counties made for Road Trips
Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 21 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
Check out our calendar of events!
Ladies Night Out At The Castle 2.0

Ladies Night Out At The Castle 2.0

November 7, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Caste Ridge | Centralia, IL
Vandalia Festival of Trees

Vandalia Festival of Trees

November 8, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
8th Day Venue | Vandalia, IL
Sierra Green and the Giants at the Hett

Sierra Green and the Giants at the Hett

November 8, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts | Lebanon, IL

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