- TripBuzz found 24 things to do with kids in or near Metropolis, Illinois, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Paducah and Golconda.
- From Bob's Bowling & Recreation Center to Fort Massac State Park, the Metropolis area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Statues, Bowling and National & State Parks.
- Metropolis is situated along the Ohio River in southern Illinois. Metropolis has a rich history having been involved in many of the early American wars, including the French-Indian War, Revolutionary War, and Civil War. Guests can observe this preserved history by visiting Fort Massac State Park or the Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site.
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Family owned brewpub, craft pizza, delicatessen and espresso. Featuring craft beer & local wines.
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Featuring 16 lanes, SuperBowl Family Entertainment Center offers open bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center features arcade games, a pool room, darts, casino gaming, a full service kitchen and a cocktail lounge.
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Established in 1908, the Fort Massac State Park covers 1,450 acres and is suited for camping, picnicking, small game hunting, hiking, and boating.
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Since the city defended by the popular superhero, the city decided to build a Superman Statue, while the fans opened a Superman museum. The local newspaper is called The Metropolis Planet.
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Made out of bronze, Noel Neill statue is a life-sized sculpture commemorating the life of Noel Neill. The statue is surrounded with a brick wall holding plaques with background information about her life.
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There are more than 20,000 items which praise the over 60 year old superhero in the Super Museum. Among the exhibits, in here are toys, posters, comic books, life size models, as well as Christopher Reeve's glasses from the movies.
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Found in Superman's home town, the Super Museum & Souvenir Store is a museum based on the various portrayals of Superman. The main attraction of the museum is an over 20,000 item collection of Superman memorabilia.
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Visitors can explore a museum dedicated to Superman that features over 20000 memorabilia items at Hambrick Jim. The museum is the life's work of longtime collector and Superman fan Jim Hambrick.
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Yaya's Island is an indoor kids' amusement area and party place that features a variety of attractions, including pirate-themed climbing and inflatable areas, a video game arcade, and a snack bar.
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Stadium seating, digital presentations and closed captioning are among the amenities at Cinemark Movie Theater. After the film, play a few games at the arcade. A private party room is available for rental.
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The awe inspiring Wacinton Sculpture is located in Paducha, KY. The 56,000 lbs. red oak was chiseled by Peter Toth in 1985, to commemorate the Chickasaw Indians who resided in the area until the Jackson purchase.