Issue date: 8/17/07 Section: News

How to get to
Fairview Heights
The nearest shopping mall is St. Clair Square, located in Fairview Heights. In addition to the mall, visitors can find a number of large (and small) stores and restaurants not offered in Edwardsville. There are two main ways to get to Fairview Heights. From Interstate 270 West, take Interstate 255 South to Interstate 64 East. Take exit 12 toward Belleville and turn right - the mall will be on the left. For those preferring smaller highways, Route 159 South is a straight shot - after winding through Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville and Collinsville, the highway reaches Fairview Heights; the mall is on the left.

Alton
Among Alton's most useful resources for students is its Amtrak station, the Metro East's gateway to passenger rail. To get to the station, take Route 143 too I-255 North. Take exit 10 toward Alton/Bethalto. When the road forks, go left, then turn left on state Route 111 (West MacArthur Blvd). Route 111 will become College Ave. After crossing Homer Adams Parkway and a set of railroad tracks, the station will be at 3400 College Ave.

St. Louis
The Gateway City is only a short trip away, but there are a variety of ways to get there. For those preferring smaller roads, Route 157 and Route 159 both provide access to Interstate 55 in Collinsville and Maryville, respectively. I-55 South reaches downtown St. Louis by way of the Poplar Street Bridge. An alternative to taking state highways to reach I-55 is to take I-270 West to I-255 South to I-55 South. I-270 West also offers easy access to the north side of St. Louis, including Lambert St. Louis International Airport.

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