East St. Louis Travel & Tourism

Welcome to East St. Louis, Illinois

This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for East St. Louis, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the area east of St. Louis, Missouri, in Illinois, U.S.A.

East St. Louis is located just across the river from the city of St. Louis, Missouri. This unique border location provides a good base for travelers in the area, opening a wealth of amenities, services and attractions in both Illinois and Missouri. The area around East St. Louis includes towns such as Edwardsville and O'Fallon, each with its own allure for visitors. The Scott Air Force Base is a big part of the community in O'Fallon and is active in local events. One of O'Fallon's annual festivals is May Fest each spring, which features live entertainment, food concessions and more. The Southern Illinois University can be found in nearby Edwardsville, a town that is also home to the Madison County Administrative offices. For local entertainment, free concerts in Edwardsville can be enjoyed Thursday nights during the summer as part of the Arts-in-the-Park series.