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The Best Attractions In Whittington

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Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center

Pheasant Hollow Winery

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park

Superman Statue

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Giant City State Park

Garden of the Gods

Fort Massac State Park

Harrah's Metropolis

Whittington is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Whittington is located near the eastern shore of Rend Lake and Exit 77 of Interstate 57. It is the site of the headquarters of Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area. Whittington has a post office with ZIP code 62897.
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The Best Attractions In Whittington

1. Pheasant Hollow Winery Whittington
2. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Whittington
3. Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center Whittington
4. Garden of the Gods Harrisburg Illinois
5. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Collinsville
The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is the site of a pre-Columbian Native American city directly across the Mississippi River from modern St. Louis, Missouri. This historic park lies in southern Illinois between East St. Louis and Collinsville. The park covers 2,200 acres , or about 3.5 square miles , and contains about 80 mounds, but the ancient city was much larger. In its heyday, Cahokia covered about 6 square miles and included about 120 manmade earthen mounds in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and functions.Cahokia was the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture, which developed advanced societies across much of what is now the central and southeastern United States, beginning more than 1,000 years before European contact. Today, Cahokia Mounds is ...
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6. Harrah's Metropolis Metropolis
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, is an American gaming corporation based in Paradise, Nevada that owns and operates over 50 casinos and hotels, and seven golf courses under several brands. In 2013, it was the fourth-largest gaming company in the world, with annual revenues of $8.6 billion. Caesars is a public company, majority-owned by a group of private equity firms led by Apollo Global Management and TPG Capital. Caesars's largest operating unit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2015.
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7. Superman Statue Metropolis
Metropolis is a fictional city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, best known as the home of Superman. First appearing by name in Action Comics #16 , Metropolis is depicted as a prosperous and massive city in the Northeastern United States, within close proximity to Gotham City. The co-creator and original artist of Superman, Joe Shuster, modeled the Metropolis skyline after Toronto, where he was born and lived until he was ten. Since then, however, the look and feel of Metropolis has been greatly influenced by New York City.Within the DC Universe, Metropolis is depicted as being one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world, having a population of 11 million citizens.In addition to Superman, the city is also home to other superheroes, such as Booster Gold and...
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8. Giant City State Park Makanda
Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States. Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests. Giant City State Park is a haven for nature lovers. It is a popular destination in Southern Illinois, and visitors to the park enjoy a number of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and rock climbing. Some of the park's most popular hiking trails include Giant City Nature Trail, Red Cedar Trail, and Trillium Trail. The park is served by the River to River Trail. The park's lodge and original six cabins were constructed by the 696th Company of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1934 to 1935. The CCC use...
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9. Fort Massac State Park Metropolis
Fort Massac is a colonial and early National-era fort on the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, United States. Legend has it that, as early as 1540, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his soldiers constructed a primitive fortification here to defend themselves from native attack. Maps from the early 18th century show an Ancien Fort near this location. Fort Massac was built by the French in 1757, during the French and Indian War and was originally called Fort de L’Ascension. The name was changed in 1759, to honor of Claud Louis d'Espinchal, Marquis de Massiac, the French Naval Minister. Many early 19th-century sources claim that Massac was derived from a massacre that occurred at the site; but there is no record of such a massacre. Following the end of the French and Indian War...
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The Land of Enchantment offers more than hot air balloons. Here, in Raton, New Mexico, you can follow the historic Santa Fe Trail, walk on an extinct volcano, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs and experience our legendary hospitality. The Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Raton, NM hotel's guests appreciate our commitment to service as they enjoy the attractions and businesses in historic Raton, New Mexico.
The hotel's business guests enjoy being close to area companies, including El Paso Corporation and the Raton Convention Center. We offer a 24-hour Business Center and free Wi-Fi access to help you work smarter. And there's a putting green to help you keep your short game sharp.
New Mexico is the perfect vacation destination. Raton, NM offers the hotel's guests easy access to the legendary Santa Fe Trail. Climb Capulin Volcano, or take a walk into the past at Sugarite State Park. The Whittington Center is just 10 miles away. And don't miss the historic district of Raton and Vermejo Park Ranch.
As a consecutive winner of the Torchbearer Award, IHG's highest honor, our service and amenities are unparalleled. From the updated rooms to the complimentary, hot breakfast and evening snack bar, we treat our guests like friends. Relax in the indoor pool or work out in the well-equipped Fitness Center. You'll agree, there's nothing like our enchanted hospitality in Raton, NM. Welcome!
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