Best places: Historic sites in Metropolis

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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site image
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Historical landmark
Site of a 13th-century Native American urban center with artifacts & ruins of homes & monuments.
4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~203.9 km from centre)
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The Historic Daniel Boone Home
Historical place
👍👍 We were recommended to go here by a guide at a national monument nearby. I'm glad she told us about it. We didn't know much about Daniel Boone, but we learned a lot about not only him and his family but also the time period. They have a village there that would be cool to return for one of the outdo...
4.80 (637 reviews) (~249.92 km from centre)
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Park
Park dedicated to a Revolutionary War hero, with a rotunda decorated with murals & a 7.5-ft. statue.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~199.54 km from centre)
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Faust Park
Park
Former farming estate of Missouri's 2nd governor, with historic buildings & a 1920s carousel.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~231.33 km from centre)
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Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Historical place
Historic 19th-century home of Ulysses S. Grant, with guided tours & a museum on site.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~210.84 km from centre)
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Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Historical place
Circa-1872 red wooden bridge built by John H. Morse featuring a unique Howe-truss design.
4.70 (822 reviews) (~202.64 km from centre)
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Mastodon State Historic Site
Historical place
Scenic spot with an extensive Pleistocene-age fossil deposit, plus trails, picnic sites & a museum.
4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~199.94 km from centre)
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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 The drive to the site is easy and quite beautiful. The site is well documented and has a great museum with many relics from the area and an extremely knowledgeable staff. Visit this little known but important part of US History.
4.60 (553 reviews) (~176.36 km from centre)
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Elsah Historic District
Historical place
👍👍 Great visit. I stayed at the Green Tree Inn in Elsah. Lovely Inn. Definitely recommend.
4.70 (315 reviews) (~246.04 km from centre)
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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
Historical place
Series of 4 connected brick buildings that were used as Missouri's capitol from 1821–1826.
4.70 (272 reviews) (~237.31 km from centre)
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Octagon Hall Museum
Historical place museum
👍👍 I absolutely loved the self-guided tour of this beautiful antebellum home. Excellent price for a tour ($5) and very friendly volunteer staff provided history and insights about the property. I am pleased to see the home has been kept up with original furniture and period-correct decór. I do feel tha...
4.70 (272 reviews) (~196.95 km from centre)
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The Roofless Church
Place of worship
👍👍 New Harmony is an odd place with a very strange origin story. Tucked away within the town is this very unique and beautiful church.
4.80 (179 reviews) (~129.64 km from centre)
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Missouri Mines State Historic Site
Historical place
👍 Very educational, even with being in the mining industry. Highly recommended for a group or family trip. Found it on my way to Arnold, Missouri. Stopped by on the way back to where I'm staying. I will be making another trip soon to visit again. To me it's worth the 1.5 hour trip. The guy at the muse...
4.60 (246 reviews) (~174.41 km from centre)
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Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
Wedding venue
👍 Beautiful old former city courthouse, now an office building for mostly law offices. Beautiful marble interior; worth a walk through. Visitors parking in front
4.50 (330 reviews) (~137.18 km from centre)
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New Harmony Historic District
Historical place
👍👍 Wonderful time we had there. Our 2nd trip. Looking forward to our next trip there.
4.70 (121 reviews) (~129.54 km from centre)
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The Hornet’s Nest
Historical place
👍👍 Visit Shiloh Battlefield and the Hornets Nest on April 6 to see special events about the battle. It is very well done and a great variety of activities from the 1860's time period. Great family adventure.
4.80 (86 reviews) (~226.88 km from centre)
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McPike Mansion
Historical place
Landmark mansion, built in 1869 & reputed to be haunted, with only the cellar open to visitors.
4.50 (152 reviews) (~232.89 km from centre)
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Two Rivers Mansion
Historical place
👍👍 Beautiful grounds and so much history. Regular events on the grounds.
4.60 (108 reviews) (~212.13 km from centre)
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Shy's Hill
Historical place
This site of a Civil War conflict has a walking trail, commemorative stone markers & scenic views.
4.50 (130 reviews) (~208.33 km from centre)
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Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 A really nice house, that is extremely well preserved, with a lot of the original furniture. And, the furniture is great. The tour guide was very well informed and told me about the house, the times in which it was built, the family that built and owned it, and the furniture. You have full access...
4.50 (130 reviews) (~93.59 km from centre)
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