Tourists and visitors coming to the St. Louis area should realize that the area surrounding metropolitan St. Louis includes several towns in Illinois. Attractions that make St. Louis famous are easily accessible, as are several charming sights in the Illinois countryside. If you're looking for a way to combine city excitement with the affordability and easy access of the suburbs consider planning Illinois events. Collinsville, home to Gateway Center, is a convenient location for events of all sizes. It is easy for your convention, conference, or wedding guests to get to all the "big city" excitement they want as Collinsville is only 11 miles from downtown St. Louis.
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However, if some of your participants are interested in lower key pursuits, Collinsville and the surrounding Illinois area is filled with fun and unique attractions. Next time you're planning a special event, consider Gateway Center as an Illinois option. To learn about fun things to do in Collinsville, visit our "Local Info" page on the Gateway Center web site.
If you're vacationing in St. Louis be sure to cross the river into Illinois for part of your trip. Some of our Illinois attractions may turn out to be the highlight of your vacation. Consider coming to see Illinois events and attractions to make the most of your budget; they are an excellent value and they are packed with fun.
Cahokia Mounds, located in Collinsville, is a United Nations World Heritage Site dedicated to preserving an ancient Native American civilization. Also in Collinsville, you will find a family water park, a thoroughbred horseracing track, miles of beautiful walking and bike trails, a heritage farm and conservation area and so much more.
When you are finished in Collinsville you can find many other wonderful things within a few minutes of Gateway Center, like: Gateway International Raceway, the Casino Queen, Illinois' second largest shopping area outside of Chicago, a semi-professional baseball stadium and some exceptional golf courses.
Be sure to check out the article about St. Louis Attractions.