The Next Great Destination in the Midwest
The Glen Carbon development is a transformational mixed-use destination planned for Glen Carbon, Illinois within the St. Louis metropolitan area. Located at the intersection of Interstates 255 and 270 in the rapidly growing Metro East corridor, the project is envisioned as a major regional hub for entertainment, retail, hospitality, and recreation.
Spanning more than 1,500 acres, the development will bring together destination attractions, experiential retail, dining, recreation, and hospitality in a cohesive district designed to attract visitors from across the St. Louis region and the broader Midwest.
The project is being planned as a dynamic environment where guests can spend an entire day—or an entire weekend—experiencing everything the district has to offer.
The development is envisioned to feature a diverse mix of destination uses, including:
Destination Entertainment & Attractions: Large-scale entertainment venues and immersive attractions designed to create a year-round regional destination for families and visitors.
Experiential Retail & Dining: A vibrant mix of retail, restaurants, and entertainment concepts designed to create an active environment where guests can shop, dine, and experience unique attractions throughout the day and evening.
Hospitality & Visitor Accommodations: Future hotel and hospitality development intended to support overnight visitation and extended stays for guests traveling to the district.
Recreation & Outdoor Experiences: Outdoor gathering spaces, recreation areas, and family-focused amenities designed to complement the entertainment and retail environment.
Project Overview
Location: I-255 / I-270 Interchange, Glen Carbon, Illinois (St. Louis MSA – 23rd Largest in the U.S.)
Project Type: Large-Scale Mixed-Use Destination Development
Key Components: Destination Entertainment & Attractions, Experiential Retail & Dining, Hospitality, and Recreation
Projected Timeline: Phased development anticipated to commence in 2027
CR Holland’s Role: Master Developer
Estimated Development: Multi-Billion Dollar Destination Development
With its strategic location, extraordinary scale, and destination-driven vision, the Glen Carbon development represents a rare opportunity to deliver one of the Midwest’s most significant mixed-use entertainment, retail, and hospitality destinations.
Designed to attract leading national operators and large-scale attractions, the project is envisioned as a landmark destination that will draw visitors from across the St. Louis metropolitan area and throughout the Midwest while creating a new hub for tourism, entertainment, and economic activity.
