Location: Metropolis
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Things to do in Metropolis, Illinois (IL): The Best Monuments & Statues
Metropolis is a city located along the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 6,465 according to the 2013 estimate of the United States Census Bureau. Metropolis is the county seat of Massac County and is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area in Southern Illinois.
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1. George Rogers Clark Monument
2. Superman Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By 723leishac - Dunkirk, United States
This was a fun stop. The Superman statue is huge and makes great photo ops. He is scheduled to be refurbished in 2021 so be sure he is there before you go. The Super museum is loaded with memorabilia and enjoyable. Very friendly staff and masks required. Be sure to see the Kryptonite and Lois Lane while in town. Bird man of Alcatraz grave is just north of town too. It was a fun little town to stop in.
3. Noel Neill statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By BonzSF
This statue is beautifully done and a wonderful tribute to Lois Lane (Noel Neill). It is one of the places that make a great photo opportunity
4. Metropolis Lighthouse Hope Light
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 671perlan - Fort Wayne, United States
Where there is light there is hope! It's sign says... This lighthouse is special because it was built in honor of fighting cancer. It's not as tall as other light houses I have visited in the past. It sits by the Ohio River next to the Harris Casino. It is in a park. If it works, I don't know. I just admired it while I was there. Easy way to get there is by exiting the casino, turn right, then turn right again on the first street. Pass the other hotel that is there. As you proceed on this street, it is going to curve to the left. Just drive on it and it will take you straight to the light house/ park. It is about a mile from the casino.
5. Big John Grocery Clerk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By O6378WFannag - Park Ridge, United States
This Big John Grocery Clerk statue is actually larger than Superman statue in downtown Metropolis! Big John in Metropolis is a hulk, carrying car-sized bags filled with groceries in the parking lots of its food store. It is about 28-30 feet tall fiberglass statue. Many Big Johns (when store goes out of business), were re-purposed. But this one in Metropolis is still located at the Big John grocery store. Right now Big Johns are rare; only about eight are known to be in publicly accessible places. And this one in Metropolis is one of them. It is well-kept specimen at the local Big John store, but he's often overlooked because the Man of Steel (Superman) is located nearby in downtown Metropolis. Due to their scarcity, Big Johns are sought after by collectors.
