Superman Statue

Visit Superman Square in Metropolis to have your picture taken with the 15-foot-tall statue of the Man of Steel. A statue of Lois Lane is located nearby. Across the street is the Super Museum, showcasing rare Superman memorabilia and selling superhero souvenirs.

CITY: Metropolis

Super Museum

The Super Museum houses the mythical caped hero from the big green planet. The museum is filled with a $2.5 billion collection spanning 60 years, honoring the most famous hero of all time.

CITY: Metropolis

Ohio River Scenic Byway

The 188-mile scenic route begins at the Wabash Memorial Bridge in Gallatin County and ends at Fort Defiance Park in historic Cairo. Sights along the way include the Garden of the Gods, Cave-in-Rock, Elizabethtown, the quaint river town of Golconda, and Metropolis, the home of Superman.

CITY: Metropolis

Curtis House Museum

Built in 1870 by Major Elijah P Curtis after the Civil War. The woodwork and other features of the home are unusual.

CITY: Metropolis

Harrah's Metropolis Casino

Located on the picturesque Ohio River, Harrah's offers 1,172 classic and new slots, along with 27 table games. Harrah's Riverfront Event Center presents live shows, including big-name entertainers and professional boxing matches. Harrah's often offers special stay-and-play packages at its 252-room hotel that's located adjacent to the casino.

CITY: Metropolis

Americana Hollywood Museum

An amazing tribute to America's most famous Hollywood icons, features life-size figures, wardrobes, costumes, movie props, posters, dolls, statues and celebrity collectibles from around the world. Americana Hollywood is a museum dedicated to Hollywood of yesterday and today. Located 2 blocks from Harrah’s Casino you will find collections from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie, just to name a few. Come stroll through the outdoor statues and have your picture taken with the Blues Brothers or on the set of a Western ghost town. There is so much to see and do at this museum!

CITY: Metropolis

Fort Massac State Park

State park and historic site. October's big Fort Massac Encampment and several other living history event weekends scheduled throughout the year bring the past to life for American history buffs. The visitor center offers exhibits, information & a short film.

CITY: Metropolis

Metropolis Murals

A series of six murals are painted on buildings along Ferry Street and Market Street in downtown Metropolis. Each mural reveals a different story and makes our heritage come alive through artistic renderings of local historical events. Interpretive plaques describe the historical significance of each.

CITY: Metropolis

Kincaid Mounds

Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site is 4 miles south of Unionville Road on New Cut Road, Brookport, IL. Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site is a nationally significant Native-American archaeological treasure. From about 800 AD to 1500 AD it was the ‘capital' of a chiefdom that stretched from Brookport to Hamletsburg along the Ohio River. Large flat-topped mounds were erected on which the houses and temples of civil and religious elite stood. Today, the mounds still exist and a constructed overlook platform and interpretive panels tell the story of the significant contribution and historical value of this Native.

CITY: Brookport

Harrah's Hotel

258 room, 7 story hotel adjoining Harrah's casino and attached event center with meeting space and restaurant

CITY: Metropolis

Summers Riverview Mansion

Victorian Bed & Breakfast from 1889. One block from Harrah's Casino. Five Master Suites with whirlpools, 2 with working fireplaces. Full breakfast served.

CITY: Metropolis

American Inn

20-room motel with restaurant, bar and billiard facilities within walking distance.

CITY: Metropolis

Farley's Cafeteria

A longtime favorite among the locals, Farley’s Cafeteria is known for their homemade cafeteria-style selections. Everything is homemade! Just steps away from the Superman statue, you can come through the line and pick from your favorite southern classics, homemade bread, desserts and more.

CITY: Metropolis

Motel 6 - Metropolis

52 room motel, offering an indoor pool and a continental breakfast

CITY: Metropolis

Super 8 Motel - Metropolis

Deluxe doubles, kings, suites and jacuzzi suites. Free continental breakfast. Outdoor pool.

CITY: Metropolis

Baymont Inn & Suites

Located along the Ohio River and walking distance to Harrah's, indoor pool, continental breakfast, in room coffee, free local calls, credit cards accepted and meeting room available.

CITY: Metropolis

Holiday Inn Express - Metropolis

Interior corridor hotel with electronic locks, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room and a free deluxe continental breakfast.

CITY: Metropolis

Metropolis Inn

Metropolis Inn offers double or single occupancy. Amenities include in-room coffee makers, indoor pool, high-speed internet, cable TV, and hot continental breakfast. Pet Friendly. The Metropolis Inn offers, nightly, weekly and monthly rates. Truck and RV parking is available. Located just off I-24 at Exit 37.

CITY: Metropolis

America's Best Value Inn

46-room motel across from Fort Massac State Park. Restaurants are within walking distance.

CITY: Metropolis

Angie's Originals

Angie's Originals is the place to shop for All-Things-Original, featuring creations by area artists and alpaca items from Massac County and Peru. Originals offers handcrafted items including Pottery, Jewelry, Wood Vessels, Cutting Board and Spoons, Soaps & Lotions and Alpaca Yarns, Scarves, Gloves, Hats & Apparrel. They also have Unique Photography, Paintings, Wooden Ink Pens and More. You just have to stop in and experience it! A unique shop devoted to showcasing the talents of area artists. Open Fridays and Saturdays, and, anytime you see the flag flying!

CITY: Metropolis