I drove across with a class C RV which is way too big for this bridge. However, I did NOT see a…read moresign that limits the size or type of vehicle to cross. I won't ever make that mistake again of driving over as I didn't retract the ride side mirror arm and thus it got smashed in and shattered. Luckily nothing else broke. After that incident, I kept driving on the median line. It's a beautiful bridge nevertheless!

Writing this review out of order because I am so amazingly unhappy with this horrible, horrible…read morebridge! Connecting the communities of Paducah Kentucky with Brookport Illinois, the Irvin S. Cobb Bridge carries US-45 across the Ohio River. Completed in 1929, this two lane bridge is a steel deck bridge with ten spans. Total length of 5385 feet which is longer than a mile. I crossed it because Daniel P. told me I had to experience it. And because I didn't need to be in Brookport next, I got to make a u-turn and cross this POS bridge a second time. Because it's a steel deck bridge, it wanted very much to turn my tires. So instead of going naturally straight, I spent the two minutes (25 mph speed limit) fighting the steering wheel because the bridge wanted me both in the wall or in the opposing lane. What the heck! There's no toll. And I will definitely NEVER use this bridge again! [Review 1172 of 2024 - 165 in Indiana - 22195 overall]

Crossing the Ohio River between Wickliffe Kentucky and Cairo Illinois, the Cairo Ohio River Bridge…read morecarries US Route 51, US Route 60 and US Route 62. It was completed in 1938 and updated/refurbished in 1979. One lane in each direction, it has a total length of 6863 feet and is a "cantilever bridge." Note that this is the Cairo Ohio River Bridge. There is a separate Cairo Mississippi River Bridge which obviously crosses the Mississippi River. There is no toll to cross the bridge. There is no pedestrian or bicycle lane. [Review 1240 of 2024 - 271 in Kentucky - 22263 overall]

Used to be a toll bridge, now it isn't! 5-stars just for that!! plus the bridge and scenery and…read morehistory and another toll-free bridge!! this is probably the best mile of driving in Illinois :-) The Cairo bridge is your last (first?) chance to cross the Ohio River. This 5865-foot cantilevered warren through truss is low slung with just 60 feet of clearance. Please be aware that the bridge was erected without regard for or understanding of the New Madrid fault zone running through the countryside so expect a newer, fancier, and much less interesting bridge sooner rather than later. As hard as it is to believe tollway-to-freeway conversions were regular occurrences throughout northern america prior to the turn of the century but this is Illinois, the Prairie State, where no palm has ever been left ungreased this sort of thing just doesn't happen here! and don't expect this to ever happen again, anytime, ever. Perpetual payments are now well established; the excuses are as numerable as they are specious but the sad truth is that once a revenue stream has been established it will only disappear when it is absorbed by a much larger and more wasteful one - picture swine and a trough and you get the idea (my apologies to the farm animals.)

This is a neat statue landmark to see you while you were in Metropolis. This is a statue of the…read morewoman that played Lois Lane in the superman TV show. It is located about three blocks down from the big giant superman statue. It is definitely worth seeing if you'd like to explore while you are there

Well, it's free. While in Metropolis checking out tourist attractions (like the Superman-related…read morestuff), check out the Noel Neill Statue, just 3 blocks down from the Superman statue. Not too far of a walk for most people! It's a great photo opportunity for any Superman/Neill fan. The statue was dedicated on June 15, 2010. I don't know if Neill herself was in attendance at the unveiling, but she did feel honored to be memorialized. For those that don't know, Neill played Lois Lane on the 50's Adventures of Superman TV series, as well as appearing in other Superman-related projects. As the plaque in front reads, "Neill had acted in almost 100 movies..", but she was mostly known for her signature role. That role has given her the title, "The First Lady of Metropolis". Don't miss this unique roadside attraction, as you might as well get the full Superman/Lois Lane package!

I've visited multiple historical sites similar to this mound site, across the country. Of all the…read moreexperiences this one stands out for a very specific reason. All the others are just the mounds with their accompanying history explained. This is the first one I've been to that goes above and beyond just seeing a grassy mound and actually has a fully excavated, and protected site within it. I find this fascinating. This type of historical location is only as exciting as the person visiting it wants to make it. Having this extra layer of dirt removed to actually see what's under one of these mounds is much more gratifying. In any event, I think it's important to take a moment and imagine life at the time the mound was created almost 1000 years ago and how different it is from what we experience today, standing in the same spot. This is an excellent site with great documentation and a very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely worth taking an hour out of your day if you're in the area to stop by and experience this place.

Stopped here on our way to explore Cairo staff was wonderful learned a lot about the mystery of the…read morearea

For a welcoming center, this will have to be the first time we've seen anything so big and so neat,…read moreand so welcoming to visitors! The photo on their website didn't matched the photos we took, probably, we came in from the back, where they have a pathway garden 'memorial', a white wrought iron bench, and a gazebo-like section for gossiping! Want more to see what else is inside? Browse through my photos! Tells more than words.

Not your average rest stop. Coming from the south you take an exit and an overpass to get to share…read morethe rest stop with southern bound traffic just outside of Paducah Kentucky. It's a stop that was oddly different not typical in many ways. it's currently under a facelift still open with the front area blocked off but they are a historical site so its a beautiful blend of early colonial architecture along with accessible. A step back in history a nice refreshing stop. As if you're going to a mansion/ museum and an official one of a kind historic building combined with all kinds of information booths for the areas in Kentucky. 21/2025

Been through Cairo many times and always enjoy taking a couple minutes to look around. I am sure…read moreit use to be booming in its day. The Historic District does have some pretty elaborate homes. If you are on a road trip take a couple minutes and check it out. Yet, don't go out of your way as the town is pretty small yet they do have a great BBQ joint too!

I'm sad that I was here on a Sunday afternoon and did not have a chance to properly tour the…read moreinterior of this beautiful home. It's clear that this is a leftover from better days in Cairo, a city that has fallen into deep disrepair like a shopping mall with no tenants. The outside is stunning with well kept grounds including the small gazebo and the brick paths. Even if it's closed for the day, it's still well worth a good walk around. [Review 1242 of 2024 - 197 in Illinois - 22265 overall]

I saw this place on the map and was looking for something to do it was awesome. The tour guide is…read moreso sweet and knowledgeable. He really cares about his job. There's so much to see there. If you have a chance and you like old homes this is a must see. The $8 fee is well worth the money. They were just taking down there Christmas decorations but the place was still impressive. If you can give a call before you go in case he's out that would be great because you don't wanna miss this house.

Standing in front of a building that now serves as a community center, it wasn't always so. This…read moremarker points out what it used to be. On the front, "Ground broken for this college on December 9, 1909, by Dr. Dennis H. Anderson, who had a determination to improve education for Negroes in Kentucky. The cornerstone for first building laid, 1911. Dr. Anderson failed to get bill passed in 1912 legislature to make the school a state institution. It did become state-supported in 1918 and by 1938 had grown to be the third largest Negro junior college in the United States." And on the reverse, "West Kentucky Industrial College. Before it merged with Kentucky State, 1938, this college was served by Presidents D. H. Anderson, 1909-37, and H. C. Russell, 1937-38. A vocational school established in 1938. The following have served as its president: M. H. Griffin, 1938-43; H. C. Russell, 1943-47; M. J. Sleet (Acting Pres.), 1947-48; C. L. Timberlake, 1948-57; and H. C. Mathis since 1957. School has continued to meet the vocational needs of Kentuckians." This is marker number 1469 and it is Presented by the National Alumni Association: Lorenzo Goatley, President, J. D. Marks, Jr., Secy. [Review 1236 of 2024 - 267 in Kentucky - 22259 overall]