- Our list of the best things to do in Metropolis, Illinois, features the top 32 nearby activities — including 10 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Metropolis, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Metropolis, IL , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paducah and Golconda
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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.
7.0 Miles
Spread on 135 acres and with a small lake on the grounds, with a small island in it, Bob noble Park also includes the usual amenities, such as playgrounds, an amphitheater, picnic areas, and trails.
7.1 Miles
In addition to 32 bowling lanes to play in, Cardinal Lanes has a shoe rental, arcade, concession stand, and more. They have glow bowling on Saturdays where the balls are glow in the dark.
7.8 Miles
Whitehaven is a welcome center with its main two story structure built in the second half of the 19th century. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The tour includes the entire house, with explanations about all the antiques inside.
8.4 Miles
The historic Alben Barkley Museum is a museum that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum displays memorabilia, buttons, ribbons, posters, and banners from local schools.
8.6 Miles
The National Quilt Museum serves as the world's largest museum devoted to quilts and fiber-based art. Over 320 works of quilt art are featured as part of the main exhibit, and the institution's educational program helps quilters of any skill level.
8.6 Miles
Starting at the city's visitors center, Downtown Paducah Civil War Walking Tour takes visitors on a trip through the region's major Civil War sites. These sites include stops at places where the troops lived, as well as battle sites.
8.6 Miles
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15 votes
116 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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For those spiritually inclined or for visitors who can appreciate beautiful architecture, stop by the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. The structure contains beautiful stained glass windows, two gorgeous bell towers, and many other incredible features.
8.6 Miles
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Kentucky Dam
22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY
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At 206 feet high, Kentucky Dam provides outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the dam to see how it operates, or simply enjoy views of the reservoir from the top.
8.7 Miles
86%
44 votes
121 South Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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Exhibits, photographs, and artifacts combine to make the extensive collections at the William Clark Market House Museum. All the items within the 4,000 square feet exhibition space focus on the complex history of Paducah.