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Mound City National Cemetery


141 State Highway 37
Mound City, IL 62963

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On the National Register of Historic Places, this cemetery has soldiers from every war except Revolutionary War; 2,759 markers are unknown. During the eclipse weekend the Interpretative Center Museum Lodge will be open to the public from noon - 4pm...

Giant Superman Statue


Superman Square
Metropolis, IL 62960

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Stop and pose with the 15 foot tall bronze statue on Superman Square.

Emery Brothers Skating Rink


1700 North Court Street
Marion, IL 62959

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Perry County Jail Museum


108 W. Jackson St.
Pinckneyville, IL 62274

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Built in 1871, the Jail Museum was the city's third jail. The Sheriff and his family lived upstairs, and women prisoners were kept in locked rooms. The men were housed downstairs. Today, the building houses the museum collection, including a...

First Official Airmail Mural


201-249 South Jackson Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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The mural is located in the Post Office lobby, and was painted by American Artist Dorothea Mierisch. It commemorates the first official airmail flight that took place in McLeansboro September 26, 1912.

Super Museum


517 Market St.
Metropolis, IL 62960

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Located on Superman Square across from the Superman statue. The Super Museum is home to the world’s largest privately owned Superman collection.

Cache River State Natural Area


930 Sunflower Lane, off Highway 37
Belknap, IL 62908

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Nature preserve, canoeing, boating, hiking trails & boardwalks, hunting.

Goofy Golf


1403 North Garfield Street
Marion, IL 62959

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Izaak Walton Park


100 South Jackson Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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The Park provides a boat ramp onto Lake McLeansboro, restroom facilities, and the Izaak Walton Log Cabin. The cabin, built by the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League in 1936, is currently undergoing restoration but will be available for social...

Kid's Kingdom


3 Meadow Acres Drive
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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A re-creation of Historic McLeansboro where children can climb, swing, slide and play. The park also offers a pavilion, bathroom facilities, and a wooded area for exploration.

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