Southern Illinois Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Southern Illinois featuring landscape views, a sunset and forest scenes
Southern Illinois featuring landscape views, a sunset and forest scenes
Fort Massac State Park featuring a statue or sculpture, a park and a lake or waterhole
Superman Statue showing a statue or sculpture
Lincoln Monument which includes signage

Where to stay in Southern Illinois

Aerial view of the iconic Gateway Arch and Mississippi River with urban skyline and bridges, Downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

Eastport

While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway Conference Center and Splash City Family Waterpark.

Eastport
Drone panorama over St. Louis skyline and Mississippi River with Gateway Arch during daytime

Alorton

Alorton is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Arsenal BG Ballpark or Frank Holten State Recreation Area.

Alorton
When I am near anything that is advertised as "The World's Largest" anything I have to go by and take a look.  In this case it is the World's Largest Catsup Bottle.

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Kruta Bakery are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Mulberry Hills

Though Mulberry Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Gateway Conference Center.

Mulberry Hills
early morning Cityscape of St. Louis skyline in Missouri state

Historic Downtown Collinsville

Though Historic Downtown Collinsville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Gateway Conference Center.

Historic Downtown Collinsville
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights

3 out of 5
12 Ludwig Dr Fairview Heights IL
The price is 2.449.191 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.449.191 ₫
2.767.095 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fairview Heights. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Hotel itself was amazing, having a common area right outside the rooms tho… with no designated quite time. Not so amazing. Will come back but will request a different area room.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
Drury Inn & Suites Marion

Drury Inn & Suites Marion

3 out of 5
2706 W DeYoung St Marion IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.761.887 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.761.887 ₫
3.313.712 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marion. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The room was spotless. The staff were great. The morning breakfast and evening buffet were tasty and well maintained.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon

Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon

3 out of 5
145 North 44th Street  Mount Vernon IL
The price is 2.944.293 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.944.293 ₫
3.319.692 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,660 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Michigan Avenue

Sentral Michigan Avenue

4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE Chicago IL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
Easy check in and out. Great location, apartments, and amenities.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street Chicago IL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Cable TV, cleanliness

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Level Chicago – Old Town
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

4 out of 5
One Superior Place Chicago IL
Stay at this aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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