The subject of countless legends and lore, the Mother Road had been taking travelers through America's heartland for generations. In Southern Illinois it crosses Madison &
Belleville, IL Scenic BywaysThe Eckert Family Farm has continued a long tradition of growing fruits since 1837. Take a wagon tour past the 1880 homestead, through the apple and peach orchards, plus you will see other annual farm crops planted for the season.
Belleville, IL Farm LifeEnjoy a glass of wine in the park-like-setting of this beautiful 1860'
Belleville, IL WineriesBuilt in 1866, the St Clair County Historical Museum is a Victorian house furnished with Victorian artifacts. Built to a German settler, it was acquired in 1963
Belleville, IL MuseumsBuilt in 1887, the Koenig House was designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger....
In Waterloo, remnants of the country's early history are preserved at this house, the only stagecoach stop still in tack alon...
The Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison....
This memorial commemorates Camp Dubois, the 1803-4 winter camp of Lewis and Clark, from which they launched their Corps of Di...
This 158-year-old home has displays of Cival War artifacts, and Indian collections, and 1830's furnishings....