Art Henry Tours has been your trusted source for group bus tours since 1978. With many exciting destinations to choose from, we can customize a package to fit your groups needs. Does your group enjoy shows? Then Branson is the ultimate destination. Do you want to just kick back and relax? Then a cruise or Myrtle Beach is for you. Do you like music? From country music in Nashville, to the Blues in Memphis, to the soulful jazz music of New Orleans, we've got a musical itinerary for every taste. We have tours that focus on history; tours with lots of great shopping; and have recently added some amazing "Out West" tours. Retrace the footsteps of the early pioneers on the Oregon Trail; experience the majesty of Mount Rushmore; or see "Old Faithful" inside Yellowstone National Park. Just know that we offer a variety of tours and will help you pick the perfect one for your group. We look forward to being your "tour partner" and helping your travelers mark off everything on their bucket list!

 

Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau is a destination marketing organization that represents Madison, Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, Calhoun and Greene counties, and the City of East St. Louis in St. Clair County in southwest Illinois.

Founded in 1985 as the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau, the bureau transitioned to Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau in 2018 as the size and scope of the organization grew.

The Great Rivers and Routes region is the only place where the Mother Road of Route 66 meets the Great River Road. The region celebrates three of the nation’s great rivers (the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois) alongside famous roads, history and small town charm. The bureau is certified by the Illinois Office of Tourism.

Our mission is to advance the overall destination experience and awareness for Madison, Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, Calhoun and Greene counties, in collaboration with community stakeholders, to strengthen the local economy and quality of life.

New Hotel in Alton Illinois near The Mississippi River - opened July 2024 Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alton. We are less than 5 miles from the beautiful Mississippi River and 35 minutes from Downtown St. Louis Missouri. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate our short distance from The Olin Nature Preserve’s many loop trails. Other attractions include the Liberty Bank Amphitheatre, the Alton Splash pad, and the National Great Rivers Museum. Rock Spring Golf Course is the closest golf course to the hotel and features a beautiful 9-hole course with the majority being a Par 4. We are also less than 10 minutes away from three other gorgeous courses, The Woodlands, Cloverleaf, and Spencer T. Olin Golf courses. The Woodlands Golf Course is also a banquet center. McPike Mansion is a local landmark thought to be haunted and offers tours. Our accommodations offer Wi-Fi, parking, hot breakfast, and coffee/tea available in the lobby 24 hours. Maintain your workout routine at our 24-hour Fitness Center. Each room is equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge, Keurig, 43-inch flat screen television, and in-room safe.