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Armchair Travels

Mississippi River Adventures: Along the Great River Road
2025-06-19 13:00:00 2025-06-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travels Illinois travel enthusiast John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Thursday, June 19
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-19 13:00:00 2025-06-19 14:30:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travels Illinois travel enthusiast John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis. Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Illinois travel enthusiast John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis.

Learn where to go, what to do, and all about the mighty river's storied past. We'll discuss architecture, food, events, and more. Your Great River Road trip starts here!

Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | Armchair Travels |

Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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