Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route
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  Walk with Lincoln on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route

  Feb 25, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours, The American Civil War, and The American Civil War: Lives and Legends

  For a plethora of Civil War and Lincoln-related sites, "Walk with Lincoln" on the Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail in Alton, Illinois, on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route.

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  Feel Chills and Thrills on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route

  Sep 30, 2010 in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

  Experience the beauty of autumn in Alton, Illinois, on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, But when the sun goes down, prepare to use your "sixth sense" in “one of the most haunted small towns in America”.

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  Great Birding on the Great Rivers

  Sep 24, 2007

  The Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi Rivers come together to create unique wildlife viewing opportunities, and the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route presents an opportunity to get an up-close view of an impressive array of animals and birds. Although numerous varieties of animals make their homes here, the area is particularly famous for bird watching

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  Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route Overview

  Oct 6, 2003

  The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route provides an expansive view of the floodplain where the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinios River join together to flow to the ocean. Rich in historic significance and natural beauty, the junction of these mighty rivers demonstrates both American river culture and American pioneer spirit.

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  1-Day Trip: Meeting of the Great Rivers Must See Tour
  (Illinois)

  This "Must-See" Tour on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, follows a 33-mile strip of river where the Mississippi and Missouri meet. This scenic and entertaining ride takes you through an area known locally as "Piasa Country." Enjoy the natural wonders of the area...

Places

See a list of all the Places to Visit along Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route (21)