What to do in Southwest Illinois, IL

Activities, attractions and tours
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Southwest Illinois Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southwest Illinois has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southwest Illinois, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Southwest Illinois with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Southwest Illinois

Southwest Illinois is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southwest Illinois, and make it a breeze to explore Southwest Illinois and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southwest Illinois to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Southwest Illinois, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Southwest Illinois.

Southwest Illinois attractions

Southwest Illinois has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Southwest Illinois to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southwest Illinois.

Looking for things to do in Southwest Illinois can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Southwest Illinois or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southwest Illinois attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Recommended things to do in Southwest Illinois

Number of things to do
1
Things to do from
£47
Cheapest thing to do
4-Hour Chicago Resurrection Mary Ghost Bus Tour
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Popular places to visit

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Cahokia

Cahokia is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like GCS Ballpark and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum.

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Sauget

You'll enjoy the live music and theatres in Sauget. You might want to make time for a stop at Mississippi River or GCS Ballpark.

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Alorton

Alorton is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to GCS Ballpark or Gateway Arch.

Alorton

Day trip destinations from Southwest Illinois