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Cahokia is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 15,241, a decline from 16,391 in 2000. The name is a reference to one of the clans of the historic Illini confederacy, who were encountered by early French explorers to the region. The village was founded as a French Canadian mission in 1696.
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1. The Gateway Arch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Museum of Westward Expansion closed, pending installation of all new museum exhibits. As of March 2, 2015, entry-only ticket or tram ticket required to enter Arch. The nation's tallest monument at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch has beckoned visitors since June 1967. The Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and the role St. Louis played in the westward expansion of the United States. A visit to St. Louis isn't complete without standing at the Arch's base and playing professional photographer, but the view from the outside is only half of the experience. Attractions within the Arch include the Journey to the Top (the last tram leaves one hour before closing); educational programs (will be housed at the Old Courthouse); award-winning documentary movie, Monument to the Dream; and a gift shop. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Note: the address shown is for the Old Courthouse which is acting as the Gateway Arch Ticketing and Visitor Center throughout construction. Pedestrian entrance to the Arch Grounds is at Walnut Street at Memorial Drive or via the Grand Staircase from the riverfront.
Reviewed By DMartin216 - Chicago, Illinois
Taking a road trip from Chicago to KC for a weekend BBQ Tour, we decided that it was time we finally visited the gateway Arch. Neither of us had ever been to the Arch, and as a Cubs and Blackhawks fan I had never even gotten out of my car while in enemy territory. We found the Arch to be an engineering marvel and enjoyed the tiny elevator cars that make you feel like you’re riding in a dryer drum. The view from the top extends for miles, but unfortunately, the Mississippi River has to be one of the least photogenic bodies of water in the world—despite St. Louis’ efforts to build a nice park along the river’s edge. Beyond the river, one is treated to a view of East St. Louis, a panorama easily forgotten, but the view to the west includes the entire city of St. Louis and points beyond. As the Gateway to the West, this is clearly the view Eero Saarinen had in mind. The Arch itself is also very photogenic, and we between us we took more than 50 artsy shots of it. All in all, we found the Arch itself to be more attractive than the views it affords.
2. Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Mark B - Collinsville, Illinois, United States
Run by an all-volunteer group, this Museum has a rare collection of aviation and space-related items on display in an up-close-and-personal setting. The docents are friendly and knowledgeable and will leave you on your own, if desired. Being all volunteers, the Museum is only open on Friday-Saturday-Sunday. They will accommodate groups at other times by appointment. The Museum sits on the airport flight line which means you may get to see all kinds of planes and helicopters come and go, too!
3. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Lorin G - Saint Louis, Missouri
We make the annual trek to see the Way of Lights display at the shrine. The lights are amazing. However, there is always the restaurant in which to dine. There are chidren's activities. A holiday wreath display has an endless variety of designer wreaths. And the Christmas tree display is one of a kind.
4. GCS Ballpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Larry S - Manteno, Illinois
This ballpark features an independent Frontier League team. It is a mixture of old and new. So manteno old ballparks had the old wooden outfield walls with the advertisements. It also has interesting field dimensions. 340 feet to left center might sound small. But a ball hit there would also need to clear a high wall. Right field includes lawn seating for fans, as well as down the left field line. There were a number of choices of food. I thought the most interesting was the quarter pound cheeseburger on Krispy Kreme bun. All in all, a good choice for fans of minor league baseball. I wish they would pave the parking lot.
5. Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Hturtle333 - Cincinnati
Beautiful views of the arch, and the geyser is pretty neat as well. (Note that the geyser only goes off a few times a day during warm months- check the website for exact times/dates.) There is also a live video feed from the top of the overlook that you can watch from the website - just I case you want to wave to family or take your own picture through that! The area driving to the park felt a little rough, but the park is well-kept and I felt safe there. Side note : The geyser is not in the same view as the arch! They are on opposite sides of the park.
6. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. The Cathedral's 100th Anniversary is being celebrated in 2014. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae. The Cathedral is known for having one of the largest mosaic collections in the Western Hemisphere.
Reviewed By cowdogsmomma - Brazil, Indiana
Beautiful architecture!!! If you like Catholic Churches and appreciate art work this is the place to see. Hard to imagine the amount of money the have in it.
7. Missouri Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world. It features 79 acres of horticultural displays, including indoor conservatories and demonstration, formal and international gardens.
Reviewed By AlexisZA - Indianapolis, Indiana
Unfortunately the Chihuli glass onion installation wasn’t there, but there there is still the entrance chandelier and a smaller flame lily installation in the climatron. The gardens are incredible. It was a cold day and we just hopped from the climatron to the houses and braved the open air in between. Such a fabulous way to spend a day
8. Curley's Tavern
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
It's new name is Butch's Bar and Grill. A tiny little locals kind of place, but they served drinks and some pub type food. The place was decently clean, but parking was tight.
9. The Fox Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 803 reviews
The Fabulous Fox Theatre first opened in 1929 as a movie palace in William Fox's motion picture empire. The theatre was reopened in 1982, and today it is one of the most exquisite venues in the country to enjoy live touring Broadway shows, concerts, and comedians. We hope you'll visit us for an upcoming show or one of our guided tours!
Reviewed By AdventuresofNomNom - Saint Louis, Missouri
Stunning theater. Every time I visit, I notice something new and beautiful in the details. The seats are not the most comfortable but it's an old theater and it's not distracting. If you are on the upper level, there are more beautiful treasures to be seen.
If you have club seats you can enter through the club entrance at the back, but I highly suggest you see the main entrance if it's your first time.
10. Campbell House Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 118 reviews
Since opening on February 6, 1943, the Campbell House Museum has served the greater St. Louis area as one of America's premier historic property museums. The Museum not only preserves the Campbell's house, but also their collection of original furniture, fixtures, paintings, objects and thousands of pages of family documents. Included in these documents is a unique album of 60 photographs of the interior of the house taken in about 1885. In 2005 the Museum completed a meticulous five-year restoration that returned the building to its opulent 1880s appearance, when the house was one of the centers of St. Louis society.
Reviewed By Kitsaattheshore - in NJ
Walked on over from the City Museum, it is the last remaining home from the former neighborhood of Lucas Place. It is the height of Victorian opulence, lovingly restored. Our docent was very knowledgeable & let us take as much time as we needed to soak it all in. This home had as guests, President & Mrs. Grant, General Sherman & Chief Red Cloud for starters. On the one wall in the hallway you can see where they meticulously copied the decorative wall trim. Check out the ice cream molds in the kitchen, & the smallest sewing machine I have ever seen in the housekeepers room. There is a nice gift shop in the basement, a pretty garden & a carriage house. 8.00 for adults for the guided tour, children 12 & under free. Closed Monday Tuesday Open by appointment only in January & February. Photographs are permitted.
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