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Weekend Activities in and around Granite City

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Illinois

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Illinois Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Granite City Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Madison County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Madison County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Madison County Illinois area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Illinois IL

Illinois Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Illinois. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Find Illinois Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Illinois haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Illinois corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Illinois IL

We have the best Illinois apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Illinois. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

Make a difference in Granite City! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Granite City area and...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Madison County, IL

Granite City Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Madison County, IL. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ...

July 4th Fireworks in Granite City, IL Events, Schedules and Parades

Granite City Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Granite City, IL including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more!...

Illinois 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Illinois Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Illinois including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Granite City - Find Granite City area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Granite City will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has...

Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Illinois

The Illinois fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Illinois can be found at this time of year. To get the...

Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Illinois

The Illinois fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Illinois can be found at this time of year. To get the...

Madison County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Madison County

Looking for where to go Apple picking around Madison County this year? Look no further as we have collected some of the best Madison County Illinois apple picking orchards, apple...

Find Black Friday Deals, Gift Ideas, and Holiday Shopping Locations in and around Granite City, IL

If you love the fray, seize the chance to shine on Black Friday! It’s the biggest, busiest shopping event of the year, and training for success starts here! Shops and stores...

Ice Skating Rinks for Madison County Illinois - Maps and Directions

Ice Skating Rinks in Madison County Illinois Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Madison IL County area! Map of Madison County Ice...

Madison County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Madison County

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Madison County, IL area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Madison County, Illinois. Here is a list of the...

Illinois 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Illinois Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations Freedom Celebration and Fireworks, Arcola, IL - July 5, 2009 Firecracker Craft Show And Festival, Aurora,...

Illinois St Patrick's Day Parades and Events for 2010

We have collected a number of Saint Patrick festivities across the state of Illinois. They include local Illinois events and parades that are going on to celebrate St. Patrick's...

A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Granite City Community Site!

Welcome to Granite City's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly...

Granite City, Illinois holiday events and holiday shopping guide

'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

Illinois Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Illinois Food Banks

It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Illinois community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local Illinois...

St Patrick's Day parades and events for Illinois

It's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,...

Looking for tickets to a hot local event?

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Granite City area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Illinois, or the latest...

Explore Illinois: John Deere Historic Site

In 1836, John Deere, a blacksmith recently transplanted from Vermont, set up shop in the small Rock River town of Grand Detour, Illinois. Deere, who was enterprising and...

Explore Illinois: The Little Theatre on the Square

Founded by Guy S. Little, Jr., a man who was fulfilling his lifelong dream to operate a quality professional theatre, The Little Theatre On The Square first raised its curtain in...

Explore Illinois: Victory Gardens Theater

Founded in 1974, Victory Gardens Theater is a seminal institution within the Chicago Theater Movement of the 1970s and 1980s, dedicated by mission to serving playwrights and...

Explore Illinois: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Within the 2,200-acre tract, located a...

Explore Illinois: Discovery Center Museum

The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River...

Explore Illinois: Alder Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum — America's First Planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to two...

Explore Illinois: Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum

The Chanute Air Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets aviation and aerospace artifacts. Special emphasis is directed to the life and accomplishments of Octave...

Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for Illinois

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47...

Veterans Day history and parades for Illinois

What does Veterans Day mean to Granite City and Madison county, IL? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!

'Tis the season to be jolly in Granite City, IL – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating...

Hail to the Chiefs

Think of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:...

Hey, Cupid! Over Here!

Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,...