Fun at Raging Rivers in Grafton When it is hot out and the summer sun is beating down upon your brow, there are few better ways to beat that heat than by heading out to a water park. One of the most well-known and most often visited water parks in … [Read more...]
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The Gateway Geyser – East St. Louis, Illinois
The Gateway Geyser - East St. Louis, Illinois Just look at the geyser soaring to nearly 630-feet, the geyser's height mirrors that of St. Louis' famed Gateway Arch, located directly across the Mississippi River. The center fountain is complemented by … [Read more...]
Cahokia Mounds – Collinsville, Illinois
Cahokia Mounds - Collinsville, Illinois The Interpretation of the Cahokia site focuses on its uniqueness as an urban center, or a city. It is the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico and was a religious, political, economic and cultural … [Read more...]
Gateway International Raceway – Madison, Illinois
Currently closed...not expected to open in 2011 Gateway International Raceway - Madison, Illinois More than 140,000 international fans pack the stands at the Gateway International Raceway in Madison to watch the world's leading racecar drivers … [Read more...]
Fort de Chartres – Prairie du Rocher, Illinois
Fort de Chartres - Prairie du Rocher, Illinois The oldest building in Illinois, a massive stone fort called Fort de Chartres, which was built by French colonists in 1753. The fort served as the seat of government during the French rule. After viewing … [Read more...]
Pere Marquette State Park – Grafton, Illinois
Pere Marquette State Park - Grafton, Illinois Pere Marquette State Park comprises 8,050 acres making it Illinois' largest state park. The Park is famous for the beauty of its fall colors and as a home for bald eagles in the winter. In addition to … [Read more...]
Eagle Watching in Alton – Alton, Illinois
Eagle Watching in Alton - Alton, Illinois The Bald Eagle was adopted as the national symbol of the United States in 1782 because of its independence and strength. Measuring about 30 inches (76 cm) in length and possessing a wingspan of 72-84 inches … [Read more...]
Popeye Statue – Chester, Illinois
Popeye Statue - Chester, Illinois Popeye Statue is in Elzie C. Segar Park in Chester, Illinois. This 6 foot tall, 900 pound, bronze-metallic statue of Popeye was inspired by the fact that Segar, Popeye’s creator, was born in Chester and that … [Read more...]
Jarrot Mansion – Cahokia, Illinois
Jarrot Mansion - Cahokia, Illinois The Jarrot Mansion was completed in the year 1810 for Nicholas Jarrot, a native Frenchman who achieved prosperity through trade, land, and law in frontier Cahokia. The Jarrot Mansion is the oldest brick home in the … [Read more...]
Cahokia Court House – Cahokia, Illinois
Cahokia Court House - Cahokia, Illinois Originally constructed as a dwelling, the Cahokia Courthouse served as the center of political activity in the Old Northwest Territory. The courthouse also served as a U.S. territorial courthouse and the county … [Read more...]