Southern Illinois, IL

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Southern Illinois

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Eastport

If you're spending some time in Eastport, Splash City Family Waterpark and Gateway Conference Center are top sights worth seeing.

Eastport
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Kruta Bakery and World's Largest Catsup Bottle are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Alorton

Alorton is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to Frank Holten State Recreation Area or GCS Ballpark.

Alorton
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Historic Downtown Collinsville

While Historic Downtown Collinsville isn't home to many top sights, World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Kruta Bakery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Downtown Collinsville
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Mulberry Hills

While Mulberry Hills isn't home to many top sights, World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Kruta Bakery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mulberry Hills
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
3 out of 5
145 North 44th Street , Mount Vernon, IL
The price is SAR 458 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR 458
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,335 reviews)
"Great room. Everything was in good order. Drury has one of the better breakfast setups."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
2 out of 5
1100 Eastgate Dr, O'Fallon, IL
The price is SAR 198 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR 198
SAR 227 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in O'Fallon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Diamond in the rough
"This is a diamond in the rough. Now if your done high fluting person you might find more problems. But for the price is amazing beds great, allot of pillows, refrigerator in room. There is a washer and be dryer on site. And the outdoor pool looked amazing.. just still to cold to partake, there was ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr, East St. Louis, IL
The price is SAR 268 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 268
SAR 303 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"It was very clean and quiet. The beds were very comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying there again."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful location in the secluded woods
Beautiful location in the secluded woods
Pomona
Stay at this vacation home in Pomona. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pomona Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Excellent Owner
"Owner was very communicative. House was very clean! A little off the beaten path, but worth the price. It rained the whole time, so we did not get to enjoy the outside but looked very scenic."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Beautiful location in the secluded woods
Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!
Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!
Makanda
Stay at this cabin in Makanda. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort and Rustle Hill Winery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Great stay
"Had a great stay"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hot Tub - Minutes from Winetrail, SIU, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Shawnee Forest!
Brand new cabin in the woods with hot tub 1/2 mile from Starview Winery
Brand new cabin in the woods with hot tub 1/2 mile from Starview Winery
Cobden
Stay at this cabin in Anna. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions StarView Vineyards and King Neptune Memorial are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
Perfect place for a couples getaway
"We found this was at a great location to experience the Shawnee Wine Trail. The cabins are new and clean and were well thought out."

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Brand new cabin in the woods with hot tub 1/2 mile from Starview Winery
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Popular places to visit

Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.

Southern Illinois University

4.5/5(173 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Southern Illinois University, during your trip to Carbondale. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Southern Illinois University
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Equality. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Superman Statue which includes a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people

Superman Statue

4.5/5(104 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Metropolis when you stop by Superman Statue. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Superman Statue
Monk's Mound covers almost 14 acres and rises 100 feet. A part of the larger ancient city of Cahokia that at its peak housed 10-15 thousand people.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Collinsville when you stop by Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Discover the great live music in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Harrah's Metropolis

4/5(91 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Harrah's Metropolis during your time in Metropolis? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Harrah's Metropolis

World Wide Technology Raceway

Catch an event at World Wide Technology Raceway during your trip to St. Louis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

World Wide Technology Raceway