Pere Marquette State Park, located in west central Illinois, is named for the French missionary who explored Illinois while Nauvoo was an interim home for the Mormons before they settled in Utah. The largest man-made lake in the state, the 25,000-acre Carlyle Lake, is in this region, as are Baldwin and Sangchris lakes. Bordered by the Mississippi River on the west and bisected by the Illinois River, the area is popular among anglers and recreation seekers. Thousands of visitors are drawn annually to the historic sites of west central Illinois, which include several Springfield and Abraham Lincoln landmarks. Another important site in west-central Illinois is the Cahokia Mounds near Collinsville. It preserves remains of one of many prehistoric Indian cities north of Mexico.
Newly done.
Location:
Dept. of Natural Resources, 4521 Alton Commerce Pkwy., Alton Illinois 62002
Telephone
618-462-1181
Other Regions of Illinois nearby:
(Alton) West-Central Illinois
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04/16 Coming to The Alton area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Gathering of the Juggalos Cave-In-Rock IL August7-11 The Gathering of the Juggalos is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. It is not simply a show, a concert, a music festival, or anything of that nature. It is an EXPERIENCE. The Gathering of the Juggalos features the entire roster of Psychopathic Records plus over one hundred bands and rappers performing on multiple stages throughout the entire event.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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