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.
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.
Uptown
If you're spending some time in Uptown, World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Kruta Bakery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
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 Marion
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 Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Easy check in and out. Great location, apartments, and amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
Cable TV, cleanliness
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
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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.
Eastern Illinois University
Explore the campus of Eastern Illinois University during your travels in Charleston. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Scott Air Force Base
After visiting Scott Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Scott Air Force Base. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Lake of Egypt
- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
- Harrah's Metropolis
- Giant City State Park
- Carlyle Lake
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- Gateway Conference Center
- Effingham Performance Center
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
- St. Clair Bowl
- Blue Sky Vineyards
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center
- The Gardens at SIUE
- I-57 Drag Strip
- John A. Logan College
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- McKendree University
- Raccoon Lake Park
