Southern Illinois Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Illinois
Eastport
While visiting Eastport, you might make a stop by sights like Gateway Conference Center and Splash City Family Waterpark.
Uptown
If you're spending some time in Uptown, Kruta Bakery and World's Largest Catsup Bottle are top sights worth seeing.
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 Frank Holten State Recreation Area or Arsenal BG Ballpark.
Mulberry Hills
Though Mulberry Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gateway Conference Center and FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing.
Historic Downtown Collinsville
Though Historic Downtown Collinsville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gateway Conference Center and FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing.
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
Our family had a great time and Kasha at the front desk was Amazing and Super Sweet!! Definitely will be returning!!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Best Western Delta Inn
Clean facility and room, great staff, beds are very comfortable, good breakfast. I’d stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis O'Fallon, IL
Very friendly spacious and clean! Great people
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Cleanliness needs to be much better. Housekeeping has to come back and clean multiple areas and change the linen. Curtain partly torn off but maintenance couldn’t fix it then. Views were nice.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
It’s a bit loud on the weekend. There is no daily housekeeping but great space and great location.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
It would appear that at this time of year the A/C just won't work. I don't fully understand why but my unit was as hot at 80 degrees and no real means of cooling it down. They gave me a fan to try and help but at the end of the day I barely slept from having the windows open in extremely humid weather, ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Southern Illinois University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Southern Illinois University during your trip to Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Garden of the Gods Recreation Area during your travels to Equality. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Superman Statue
You can learn about the history of Metropolis with a visit to Superman Statue. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Ferne Clyffe State Park
You can take time to visit Ferne Clyffe State Park during your travels to Goreville. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Tunnel Hill State Trail
You can take time to visit Tunnel Hill State Trail during your travels to Vienna. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Harrah's Metropolis
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Harrah's Metropolis during your visit to Metropolis? Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Lake of Egypt
- Harrah's Metropolis
- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
- Giant City State Park
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- Carlyle Lake
- St. Clair Bowl
- Gateway Conference Center
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
- I-57 Drag Strip
- McKendree University
- John A. Logan College
- Effingham Performance Center
- Raccoon Lake Park
- Dixon Springs State Park
- Blue Sky Vineyards
