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Mound City National Cemetery


141 State Highway 37
Mound City, IL 62963

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On the National Register of Historic Places, this cemetery has soldiers from every war except Revolutionary War; 2,759 markers are unknown. During the eclipse weekend the Interpretative Center Museum Lodge will be open to the public from noon - 4pm...

Library of Arts


6 South Washington Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832

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This gallery is located in the old library building and promotes the arts in Southern Illinois by offering all types of classes and a place for artists to display their works.

Hamilton County Museum


116-150 South Washington Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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The museum houses photos and other artifacts detailing the history of the area. Open Monday through Friday 1 - 4 p.m. Second Floor of the McCoy Memorial Library.

Cache River State Natural Area


930 Sunflower Lane, off Highway 37
Belknap, IL 62908

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Nature preserve, canoeing, boating, hiking trails & boardwalks, hunting.

Fort Massac State Park


1308 East 5th Street
Metropolis, IL 62960

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Located along the Ohio River, the park offers: Picnic areas, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, visitors center/museum, special events.

Popeye Character Trail


IL Rt. 3
Chester, IL 62233

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Popeye stands tall in the Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park by the Visitors Center in Chester. Search through town for his friends on murals and statues: Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Swee'Pea, Jeep, Bluto and more. Character statues are unveiled each year at the...

Randolph County Museum & Archives


1 Taylor St.
Chester, IL 62233

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See an old electric chair (last used to execute a woman who killed her brother), and many county & Native American artifacts, Kaskaskia manuscripts and Native American artifacts. Located next to the Courthouse and Courtyard of Flags.

Rosehill Cemetery Veterans Memorial


216 West McDonald Street
Marion, IL 62959

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Located on the south side of Rosehill Cemetery with the road leading directly to it, this beautiful black stone monument is laser inscribed both front and back with soaring eagles and other photographic scenes. The monument also has bronze seals of...

Washington County Historical Museum


326 S. Kaskaskia St.
Nashville, IL 62263

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Built in 1871 as a private residence, this building now holds hundreds of artifacts including a display of period wedding dresses. By appointment.

Doughboy Statue


Park Avenue and Adams Street
Herrin, IL 62948

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