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Superman Museum - Metropolis Illinois
The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois features a collection of superman memorabilia, including the original costume worn by George Reeves, the first superman in the ’50s. Also included are movie props, rare toys, comic books and a video presentation. The museum is stuffed with over 20,000 items relating to the 60+ year old Superman saga, from his first appearance in comic books to his latest indignity in "Lois and Clark" and other postmodern adaptations.
Bell Smith Springs - Eddyville, Illinois
Bell Smith Springs - Eddyville, Illinois is home to a rare phenomenon of interconnected, complete, functioning ecosystems. There are four creeks which come together in the canyon at Bell Smith Springs; and even when the creeks are parched there are a dozen ice-cold spring pools which never go dry. The unique hydrology of the canyon contributes to its vegetative diversity.
Millstone Bluff National Register Site - Eddyville, Illinois
Millstone Bluff National Register Site - Eddyville, Illinois An archeology site on a hilltop, along route 147, east northeast of Vienna just west of Glendale near Eddyville.
A natural formation, the bluff is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millstone Bluff is one of numerous sites natiowide to have its "address restricted" by the Register. These sites are often sensitive to attention and visits from the public for various reasons. It is one of two Registered Historic Places in Pope County.
Lust Creek Area - Eddyville, Illinois
Lust Creek Area - Eddyville, Illinois is a National Scenic Designation which can only be reached by trail, but hiking or horseback.
Indian Kitchen is a trail on the south end of the Indian Wall at the hairpin turn in Lusk Creek and is only for the daring and agile. Beginners will want to avoid this area.
Hickory Shadows Exotic Wildlife Rehabilitation/Education Facility-Mt. Vernon, IL
Hickory Shadows Exotic Wildlife Rehabilitation/Education Facility-Mt. Vernon, IL
Hickory Shadows is a non-profit organization that provides animal rescue and public education pertaining to wildlife and exotic animals. The zoo is open year-round from Tuesday to Sunday.
Glen O Jones Lake - Equiality, Illinois
Glen O. Jones Lake, Equiality, Illinois has a maximum depth of 35 feet and a shoreline of 2.7 miles, and hiking trails.
The lake contains a variety of fish including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, crappie and channel catfish. There are two launching ramps as well as two docks, and boat rentals are available. The motor limit is 10 hp.
Burden Falls Wilderness- Harrisburg, Illinois
The Burden Falls Wilderness is a 3,775-acre (15.3 km²) unit of the Shawnee National Forest. - Harrisburg, Illinois. Burden Falls is the tallest waterfall in Illinois. The road actually crosses the river placing you on top of the falls.
Most trails are narrow and the sides are "unforgiving" so use utmost care when viewing.
Garden of the Gods/Hicks Dome/High Knob - Harrisburg, Illinois
Garden of the Gods/Hicks Dome/High Knob - Harrisburg, Illinois. The three areas are those that should be viewed at the same time. Garden of the Gods is located in southern Illinois in the Shawnee National Forest. The Wilderness area is over 320 million years old and covers over 3,300 acres of beautiful old growth forest.. The sediment rock in this area is over 4 miles deep and the fractured bedrock has created some interesting rock formations that represent various objects.
The Poor House (The Pauper Farm) - Harrisburg, IL
The Poor House (The Pauper Farm) - Harrisburg, IL is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Poor House, built in 1877 with an addition in 1904 was the effort of the culture of that era to take care of the poor.
By 1839 the Almshouse method of public welfare was introduced in which a building would be built on county land and pauper labor would farm it.
Jefferson County Historical Society - Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Jefferson County Historical Society - Mt. Vernon, Illinois
This historic village showcases several buildings, including the first log jail in the county, a one-room school, two log cabin homes, a blacksmith shop, a church, a general store and more.
