Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Illinois' only United Nations World Heritage Site. This 2,200-acre site preserves the central section of the largest prehistoric Indian city north of Mexico. An Interpretive Center presents a coherent account of this sophisticated prehistoric culture. Climb Monk's Mound, see the film and life-size village. Don't miss annual events that focus on Native American culture.

CITY: Collinsville

Gateway Geyser Fountain

As the world's tallest fountain, the Gateway Geyser Fountain reaches 627 feet in height, and is centered in a pond that holds five million gallons of water.

CITY: East St. Louis

Main Street Gallery

The Main Street Gallery was created to display the works of juried artist. The art is professionally shown and is available for sale. Blown glass, pottery, paintings, drawings, metalwork, and jewelry are just a few of the art pieces available.

CITY: Edwardsville

National Lampoon's Vacation - Poplar Street Bridge

In this wacky comedy a Chicago family takes a hysterical road trip across country to reach a theme park on the West Coast. Illinois scenes include Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago's Grant Park (seen spouting its famous cascades of water in the background as the family leaves Chicago) and the Poplar Street Bridge that spans the Mississippi River in East St. Louis (where the family gets lost).

CITY: East St. Louis

The Wildey Theatre

Opened in 1909 as an opera house and a meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Wildey has undergone many transformations through the years. The most recent one is a $2 million renovation inside and out.

CITY: Edwardsville

Old Fire Engine Museum

Learn how firemen fought fires throughout history. See all of the antique firefighting memorabilia.

CITY: Granite City

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics has a great selection of ceramics for home decor, gifts, and more.

CITY: Edwardsville

Collinsville Historical Society Museum

Local and world histories are combined in these exhibits.

CITY: Collinsville

Coal Museum

A quilt from the Civil War, coal mining memorabilia, and more are located in the Marissa Academy Building, formerly a two-year prep school built in 1867.

CITY: Collinsville

Edwardsville Children's Museum

The museum focuses on expanding young minds through a variety of educational programs. It is available for birthday parties and field trips.

CITY: Edwardsville

Old Six Mile Museum in the Emmert-Zippel House

This 158-year-old home has displays of historic items including Civil War artifacts, a Native American collection, and 1830s furnishings.

CITY: Granite City

Three Sisters Crafts & Gifts

Three Sisters Crafts & Gifts offers handmade crafts, beads, jewelry-making supplies, home decor, scrapbook and quilting supplies, and much more.

CITY: O'Fallon

Yanda Log Cabin

An authentic log cabin located in the heart of Glen Carbon, it has the original ceiling rafters and attic floor. The sidewalks are made from a 1912 school building. The Cabin is used for group activities and community events. Tours by appointment.

CITY: Glen Carbon

Scrapbook Factory

The Scrapbook Factory offers all the supplies you need to create the scrapbook of your dreams.

CITY: O'Fallon

Gateway Classic Cars & Museum

Car enthusiasts are tempted by every make from Model T's to muscle cars. Shop the Antique Mall for Collectibles or attend their monthly sales and auctions.

CITY: Fairmont City

Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House

This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.

CITY: Edwardsville

Katherine Dunham Museum

Katherine Dunham is probably best known as a legendary dancer who propelled the awareness of the cultures of the African Diaspora via her choreography. Her famous dance technique reflects a fusion of many cultures. Miss Dunham was a true renaissance woman. She was an artist, anthropologist, author, activist, manager, movie star, producer, educator, wife, mother, and so much more. The world needs to know about her wonderful life story and there's no better learning environment than the Museum and Centers for Arts and Humanities she created. The museum houses Miss Dunham's outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art objects from more than 50 countries.

CITY: East St. Louis

Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives

The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history, in addition to a historic research library.

CITY: Edwardsville

SummerStage

SummerStage is an amateur thespian organization that began in 1981. The group presents five programs a year including dramas, comedies, and musicals.

CITY: Granite City

Governor Coles Memorial

This memorial in Valley View Cemetery honors Edward Coles, the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist and won the 1822 gubernatorial election as the candidate of anti-slavery forces.

CITY: Edwardsville

Curtains Up Theatre Company

The Company performs at The Miner's Theatre.

CITY: Collinsville

Arts of Fire

Arts of Fire has a pottery painting studio, ceramics painting, silver jewelry, and parties.

CITY: Edwardsville

Children's Museum of Edwardsville

Toddlers to 12-year-olds can enjoy the unique interactive exhibits and seasonal events at this fun children's museum.

CITY: Edwardsville