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Looming over Collinsville, this is an internationally known roadside attraction that was even mention in a "Twilight" film.
The World's Largest Catsup Bottle® stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant - bottlers of Brooks old original rich & tangy catsup.
What's Happening Near Collinsville
Hinder at the Effingham Performance Center
National, regional and local performers take the stage at the Effingham Performance Center! The thea...
Read MoreSuper Diamond at Liberty Bank Amphitheater
Good times will never seem so good when Super Diamond hits the stage at the amphitheater this summer...
Read MoreVietnam War Encampment
Learn about the history of the Vietnam War with the Illinois State Military Museum! Reenactors will ...
Read MoreScenes from Pooh
This children's production is a compilation of five adventures pulled from the two books, Winnie the...
Read MoreMillennium Park Summer Music Series
The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free weekly concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum o...
Read MoreOutstanding in the Field - Galena Community Table
Outstanding in the Field organizes special Community Table street dinners across the country featuri...
Read MoreShoreline Sightseeing presents an evening cruise with members of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestr
Shoreline Sightseeing presents an evening cruise featuring live music from members of the acclaimed ...
Read MoreAntique Tractor and Engine Show
This annual event draws visitors from all over to view actual working antique tractors and engines. ...
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