Well, this isn't the nicest station I've been to, but it isn't quite the worst either…read more Boarding and unboarding the train is done from street level, and there is a little waiting room inside the building with about 20-30 seats. There's also a small parking lot that was pretty full from the look of it. Aside from that, there really aren't any amenities. In fact, it's a lot easier to list the features that this station DOESN'T have: No Restrooms No ATM No Ticket Office No Lounge No Elevator No Quik-Trak kiosk No Payphone No Wi-Fi No Lockers That said, this station does have train tracks, so it gets the job done.

Larger than the cross in Groom Texas that is 190 feet tall…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/largest-cross-in-the-western-hemisphere-groom?hrid=PtUjy_khtTSLjRfFYcssMA on Interstate 40, this is truly the Largest Cross at 195 feet. The land here isn't as flat as it is in Texas, so you don't have 20 miles of driving up to it to have some building Cross tension. This cross is at the intersection of the two major highways, Interstate 70 (between Indianapolis and Saint Louis) and Interstate 57 (between Champaign and Sikeston). It is only visible from the near vicinity and it is accessed through an industrial office park with good signage. At the base of the cross is a gravel parking lot that is big enough for the largest of vehicles. There are plaques for each of the Ten Commandments and a donation box next to the visitor's center. Interesting? Yes. Detour? Maybe not. [Review 19684 overall - 139 in Illinois - 656 of 2023.]

I'm not a religious person but I haven't been this far south in Illinois in many years and I wanted…read moreto do some sightseeing while on my way to Casey. This cross is absolutely beautiful and gigantic though the pictures I've seen at night are more impressive. I've driven through many states and they don't compare this much to the cross. It's free to walk around, there's plenty to read about it's history and observe in it's glory

This is a de facto art gallery of graffiti. The rooftop also offers a scenic 360 degree view of the…read moredowntown area. I recommend stopping by and hiking to the top to take in a little urban exploration during daylight hours. It's also a parking garage, which helps resolve the continual, semi-false Springfield rant that there just isn't enough parking downtown.

Highly recommend taking a trip out to the small unique town. There's plenty very large things check…read moreout like a giant mail box or a rocking chair. Some solid restaurants are available as well but they do seem to close early. People are friendly and more than willing to take a photo of you standing in front of a giant taco.

Big fun! - - - - - -…read more- - September, 2024 Visit We learned of Casey, IL, several years ago in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article sharing how Casey is home to many of the world's largest items; at the time of the article, the total was 8 items; the total is now up to 12 of the world's largest items. This year we visited for a third time and it gets better each trip! Casey is pronounced Kay-zee, and Jim Bolin grew up there and is the person responsible for starting the world's largest items; the wind chimes were first, then the golf tee, and now several items. This visit we saw: 1. World's Largest Teeter Totter 2. World's Largest Wind Chime (first item) - we rang it 3. World's Largest Barber Shop Pole 4. World's Largest Mailbox 5. World's Largest Rocking Chair We also saw some big things that are not the world's largest: 1. Ruler 2. Pencil 3. Knitting Needles 4. Nails Twisted Around Each Other Puzzle 5. Antlers At the world's largest mailbox, we were happy to see that the ice cream shop was still open, and we all enjoyed two scoops: - Salted Caramel and Superman - Salted Caramel and Mint chocolate Chip - Salted Caramel, 2 - Zanzibar Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Very good! We saw the poem "God Made a Farmer" and listened to the Paul Harvey rendition of that important poem, on YouTube as we drove through town. Thank you to the Bolin family and all at Casey's Big Things in a Small Town Workshop who make these wonderful things for us all; the entire town makes you smile, and the world needs more smiles! ----- ----- -----

In a small town full of the World's Largest Things, this is the World's Largest Pitchfork. It's…read morenext to a farm and a farm-to-table restaurant so like the other World's Largest Things in Casey, the location makes perfect sense. There is a walking path and some landscaping nearby so you can absolutely get the perfect photo opportunity with the pitchfork. I pulled up the van to get a picture for scale and then found a better parking space so that people who didn't want to see my Sprinter van could get their shots. I would encourage you to do the same and think of the other visitors who don't want you in their photos. Other than the restaurant, there isn't much else here. Maybe get a meal and then check out the other World's Largest Things nearby. [Review 19673 overall - 128 in Illinois - 645 of 2023.]

Not the most exciting largest item in town. Located on the side of Richard's Farmhouse Restaurant,…read moreit's very easy to find.

When was the last time you were like, "I'm in downtown Urbana, where can I park?" I can tell you…read moreexactly the last time it was for me, it was when the parking deck was closed. This parking garage has it all. What are you looking for? A place to park? It's got it. A place to stand and wait for the bus, because you don't have a car? It's got that too! Do you want a dry place to have a cigarette while you are enjoying the dining experiences that downtown Urbana has got? Guess what, this place has (literally) got you covered! Located conveniently behind the back doors of some fine restaurants (Sitara, Crane Alley) this is some of the most expedient parking you will ever come across. I'd assume most of the day it is used by people at the court house, people who aren't regulars at the court house. At least for the paid spots. There are plenty (probably too many) rental spots during the day, but after 6, it's basically a free for all. And it's literally a free for all, since after 6 and on weekends, you don't have to pay. Not that it's paying that much, because it's only 25 cents for the first 2 hours and 50 cents an hour after that. So, the most you'd pay is if you showed up at opening and left at 5:59. Stick around for another 5 minutes and it's a day of free parking! Thanks URBANA! They have recently installed a bike fixing station, so if you have something on your bike that needs repair, you can be your own pit crew in the garage! Heck, if you are just looking for a place to work out during lunch, you can run up and down the stairs for a while (there are 2 stories!!!) It used to be the home of the Urbana Beer and Chili Cookoff, which later became the Urbana Beer and Food Truck... thingy. It was a place to get out of the rain when Urbana Blues Brews and BBQ still was in Urbana. (Odd, Urbana Blues Brews and BBQ is in Champaign, as is the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show) I think my favorite part of the garage is when you go to leave, coming from the east side, and you have to make sure you drive up on the right, so you don't go into another person who really wants to use this awesome parking deck! Apparently, it's currently undergoing construction to maintain the integrity of the structure. So, this pretty girl is getting all done up for you!

A bit out of the way but how far is too far out of the way to visit a covered bridge? This one is…read morenorthwest of Cowden and hopefully, Yelp leaves the pin where I have placed it. No longer an active bridge as it's been replaced by a boring concrete bridge with no pizazz or fanciness. There is a marker on the bridge that provides some context and history. It reads, "The road on which this bridge is located was once an important route between Springfield and Effingham. The bridge was completed in the Autumn of 1868 at a cost of $2,500 and named for the owner of the first mill near here. It is the narrowest of all the covered bridges in Illinois, with a width of only 10 feet 7 inches. It is 11 feet 4 inches high and the siding stops before reaching the top cord to allow light to come in under the roof. The Howe Truss system, which the bridge uses, consists of panels in which two members cross one diagonal. The truss of this bridge is 105 feet long. The roof of the bridge protected the truss from the weather." It points out that the marker was erected by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Historical Society in 1972. The north side of the bridge has a parking area that was easy to access. The bridge itself is in fair condition, covered in graffiti and the area is overgrown with weeds. [Review 19685 overall - 140 in Illinois - 657 of 2023.]

Entered the Amtrak Train Station in St. Louis Mo and it was horrible…read more Boarded a 8:00am train from stl to chi expecting to be able to private s snack or something during the ride but there was only. We were informed that the riders in the rooms on the lower level are guaranteed food but not for people in coach. I should have gotten something to eat before boarding but street much investigation I was informed that there is a diner on the train where food can be purchased only to get in here and be told the food is only for people in the rooms, not coach. We are in the last train and there is an announcer but we can't here anything that's he's saying, it just sounds mumbled. I am a diabetic and am worrying about my sugar levels dropping to low since the only thing I've had since last night is a bag of chips. Please do not get in the train expecting to be able to purchase food because there is none to purchase, nothing. This ride has proven to me that the train is just 1 step above Greyhound and at jest with Greyhound you can get off and get food at the stops. Never again.

Thank you Amtrak! Loved my trip to Springfield, Illinois. Took train back to St. Louis, Missouri…read more Fun times. Good experience.

Holy cow, I am never flying out of Lambert again! This airport is SO easy to navigate. Parking is…read moreinexpensive and plentiful. There are only a couple of gates, so the security line moves very quickly and there's usually only 1 or 2 flights leaving around the same time, so there's like 100 people at the airport total! We flew out and back for the holidays and our stress level was next to nothing. (Which, if you know us, is like, amazing.) I'm from a small western city and am used to these smaller places that have only the basics and get the job done. Not every place needs to be Minneapolis. (IYKYK) But if you've never been to an airport like this, it might elicit a giggle or at least a smile because of its size. That said, it's updated and clean and bright. Plenty of stalls in the ladies room (go to the left! There's more stalls over there!) So easy, so clean and simple. I liked it a lot more than the hustle over at Lambert. Downsides: not much to eat or browse, but it's not nothing. There's a small magazine/snack/gum store. There's no Starbucks or other name-brands, but there is a nice little cafe and a good staff making hot breakfast sandwiches or grilled cheeses or lattes. But c'mon, if you're flying a discount airline are you really concerned about the brand of coffee? Anyway, 4 shiny stars.

I am such a fan of this airport and using Allegiant for flights! I find that flying through a…read moresmaller airport is way easier for me and creates less anxiety as an anxious flyer. Allegiant is a decent airline to fly though. Yes, you have to pay for everything, but it's no different from other airlines and whenever I do a cost comparison with other airlines, it always turns out to be cheaper, even if it's a few dollars. They have done a lot of constructions to the airport of the years and the terminals are just so much nice. The security line is usually quick and the TSA agents are actually quite friendly. Parking is super cheap if you have to leave your car there for a few days. The best part is that whenever I go to pick up or drop off people, I can park my car to walk inside with people and then leaving is usually free since they offer 3 hour or less parking for free! I love being able to greet my family or friends when they arrive in the baggage claim area and I think it's great to drop people off and say goodbye at the security line. Overall, this is always going to be my top choice for an airport/airline.