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Downstate Illinois Historical Sites

Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! There is no shortage of historic sites in our region, and we know that history buffs are always on the lookout for places that they haven’t explored yet. 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. 

American Farm Heritage Museum

 Greenville, Illinois
The American Farm Heritage Museum is home to a selection of farm implements, tools, tractors and other equipment da...more!

Bond County Courthouse

 Greenville, Illinois
The 19th-century courthouse has a great view of the town's hundreds of crab apple, red bud, and cherry trees in...more!

Bond County Museum

 Greenville, Illinois
The Bond County Historical Society’s Bond County Museum provides visitors with a glimpse of the county’...more!

Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial

 Greenville, Illinois
This honors generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country....more!

The DeMoulin Museum

 Greenville, Illinois
See lodge initiation devices and related paraphernalia from the early 1900s like the low-down buck goat, lung teste...more!

Lincoln Historic Plaque

 Greenville, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas both spoke here during their historic U.S. Senate race in 1858. The site, once ...more!

One Room Schoolhouse Museum

 Greenville, Illinois
This museum of interest is the One-Room School Museum. It is an actual one-room school house furnished with items t...more!

Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum

 Greenville, Illinois
The museum features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with architect Frank Llo...more!

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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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!
Motorcycle Swap Meet

Motorcycle Swap Meet

 January 5, 2025 @ 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville, IL
SICW Wrestling Belle-Clair Exposition Center

SICW Wrestling Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 January 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville, IL
New Genesis Wrestling presents: Endless Winter

New Genesis Wrestling presents: Endless Winter

January 18, 2025 @ 9:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Leu Civic Center | Mascoutah, IL

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