Southern Illinois Travel 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 Frank Holten State Recreation Area or Gateway Arch.
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 Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Room was very clean, staff is very friendly and the food and drinks amenities were really nice.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Clean rooms, great food, friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Fairview Heights
Clean room and great amenities!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Al most all is ok ... But he dont no how to clean the bathroom people. Woring there i ask help me how to geat a studio becouae he tell me they have a monthly studio very cheap is $1500. But so expaisave. You help me how geat a studio room monly paymen
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Level Chicago – Old Town
I stayed 5 nights total, 4 nights in a two BR, 1 bath with a balcony and the last night in a one BR. The 2BR was great. It faced East, received a lot of sunlight, was clean, modern and the bed was very comfortable. The gym had what I needed too. actually liked sleeping with the sound of the el nearby ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
The front desk was helpful and the location was great. Unfortunately, there was a certain shabbiness about the place--scuffs, broken slats on the blinds--and the appliances were not all in working order, including the coffee maker and the ice maker. It took days to have any problems address and ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Harrah's Metropolis
- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
- Giant City State Park
- Lake of Egypt
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- Carlyle Lake
- St. Clair Bowl
- Gateway Conference Center
- Effingham Performance Center
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center
- McKendree University
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- Lincoln Log Cabin
- John A. Logan College
- Blue Sky Vineyards
