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!

This site is a hop skip and a jump away from Wickliffe Mounds if you are passing through Paducah,…read moreKY. Cross the bridge into Illinois and take a brief excursion through river flood plain to see this site. It is quite impressive even if you are observing the mounds (respectfully) from a distance. I was moved by these features. To think what people accomplished at this site nearly a thousand years ago. Absolutely astonishing to behold. The size of these mounds is amazing.

To be honest, there really isn't that much to see. Unless you are an Ancient World History…read moreenthusiast, you may find this fascinating. It is very interesting that at one point in the past, this was an actual city. The land where the site stands today was once a major trading post on the Ohio River. If you're looking for something spectacular in sight, this probably won't be for you. There are signs and plaques that tell the story, as well as showing what was believed to have existed at the time, but not very much else. The public is not allowed near or on the mounds. Speaking of which, they really weren't that attractive as they looked like their grass hasn't been cut in years. Maybe it is intentional, for all I know. The site is very tricky to get to. The best way to get there is from Brookport, Illinois. You'll see a sign for Kincaid Mounds as you're going onto Unionville Road. It is probably ten miles from the town. Once you pass the small village of Unionville, you'll know you are getting close and follow the signs. The roads are uneven, as there are no paved roads (just dirt and rocky roads) getting to the mounds.

This bridge is a two-span tiered arch bridge that carries I-24 across the Ohio River. It joins the…read morecommunities of Metropolis Illinois with Paducah Kentucky. There are four lanes of traffic - two in each direction. The largest span is the southern one at 730 feet with the smaller northern span only 630 feet. The total length of the bridge is 5632 feet and you can get a good look at it from the boat ramp area at nearby Fort Massac State Park. As one might expect for a bridge over a major waterway that also carries a major roadway, there is no breakdown lane and no pedestrian lane. If you break down here, you need to continue onwards until you're off the bridge. [Review 16302 overall - round number 100 in Illinois - 1808 of 2021.]

this artless bridge carrying I-24 across the Ohio River was named to honor the two guys most…read moreresponsible for its existence. a small plaque mentioning this is at the rest area a mile north near Metropolis. local gossip considers it a significant improvement over the taller and scarier Irvin S Cobb bridge heading into Paducah KY from Brookport about four miles up river - that one is two-way traffic on an open-grid metal deck.

I'm a pretty big fan of off-the-wall, random attractions in the middle of nowhere. The Super Museum…read morefalls perfectly in that category! Know ahead of time that Metropolis, IL is cute and charming as heck. But besides this, there is pretty much nothing else to do besides Harrah's Casino, so I'd recommend it more as a road trip stop rather than spending a weekend here. You can easily be in and out within 2 hours max. The Super Museum, however, was a LOT more than I expected! This collection of Superman memorabilia is insane, and has so many pieces that are decades old, from many of the films, and some random, quirky stuff. The tickets were only about 8 bucks and you can spend as long as you'd like in there. They've got a pretty awesome gift shop, too! This is a really neat attraction to stop at if you're driving through Southern Illinois!

Consider this your official pilgrimage notice. The Superman Museum in Metropolis, Illinois is a…read moreholy shrine you didn't know you needed to add to your road trip itinerary. I am not a hardcore Superman follower. I went in not knowing what to expect and walked out genuinely impressed. This is not a polished museum experience. It is an enormous, sprawling, slightly overwhelming collection of Superman memorabilia that someone dedicated their entire life to assembling. Much respect to the passion and dedication this took. The front of this establishment is a gift shop packed with Superman (and other superhero) giftware. If you want to see the actual collection you pay a little extra and head into an entire different adjacent room. This space if filled with little trinkets all the way up to full collector pieces, costumes, props, and items spanning decades of Superman across every format. They even have pieces from Lois and Clark, the 1990s TV series, which I absolutely watched as a kid. If you are anywhere close to Metropolis, just go. Budget an hour, pay the few dollars, and go see the "museum". You don't have to be a Superman superfan to appreciate the sheer scale of what one collector put together. It's worth the detour. Up, up, and away.

What's more patriotic the TRUTH, JUSTICE and the AMERICAN WAY?…read more If you are traveling in past Metropolis you simply have to go visit the man if steel.....faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive....it's SUPERMAN!

A family-friendly, open-air convention and gathering for film buffs, devotees, and admirers of all…read morethings Superman and the DC Comics universe. The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce administrates and hosts Superman Celebration each year. It is comprised of local and city-affiliated businesses and staffed with volunteers.

long after making landfall in the land of Lincoln an untidy and unassuming strip of gravel fronts…read moreroute 45. along this shady slip sits a weathered plaque describing in brief the history of the here to which you have got, with license and apologies "Just About as Far West Virginia as You Can Get" pasturage on all sides, several horses prancing about, a pole barn on a lane across the way, and a bit of history in the country side; sometimes it is enough.

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]

This marker is located in a small highway pullout on the south side of the bridge. It points out…read moresome of the history that helps explain how this area came to be part of the United States. Because there was a time that this country wasn't "sea to shining sea." It reads, "8,500 square mile area, former tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. United States paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by General Andrew Jackson and Governor Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, now comprises Kentucky's eight and Tennessee's twenty westernmost counties." Marker number 1006 was erected by the Kentucky Historical Commission. [Review 1235 of 2024 - 266 in Kentucky - 22258 overall]

I am giving a 3-star because it is a brilliant idea, a beautiful building, and a well-maintained…read morespot but there is literally no visitor information available. I understand why they do not want the small building open but I would have assumed some outdoor brochure holders full of maps, lists of special events, or resources for how to find out more information. My first thought was that if they were worried about theft or vandalism to put up a poster in the window with a QR code on it - that way anyone with a smart phone (so, the majority of Americans at this point) could at least be directed to online resources (especially maps). We watched an amazing team of older women (presumably volunteers) lovingly decorate the spot for Christmas but this does make me think that digital support may not be on their radar. I would love to see the development of online scavenger hunts or other interactive tools. They could be created and maintained with little to no effort. I was here almost a year ago as well so I know that the lack of visitor materials is a pattern. I really hope to see this change and am looking forward to the growth of this AMAZING spot!