It's a gigantic rocking chair! But I have no evidence of its ability to rock, because it's just…read moresitting there. So is it, in reality, the World's Largest Rocking Chair? One might be able to debate that fact, if one wanted to. In any case, this is one of the "world's largest" things that you can see in Casey, Illinois. This is a small town full of large things, and the World's Largest Rocking Chair is one of those things. You can get right underneath this rocking chair, if you wanted to. Kind of. There's a chain-link fence that surrounds it, so you can only get so close. There is parking right in front of this monument, so it's easy to get to. It's the world's largest rocking chair! I don't know what else to say.

"Big Things in a Small Town",so much collaboration of great minds are in here,it's in Guinness…read more world Records as well.We are so happy to see everything in few hours.This town has a very beautiful landscaping,love the flowers all around,well taken care of.Get the checklist of the attractions from the Welcome Center.

Public art, and art with a purpose!…read more Well done pieces of art, well placed, benches to sit on and enjoy. Take a moment and reflect.

Strange sculpture, on a serious subject. I learned a little, but it was an opportunity for me to…read morelearn a lot so, disappointed. Compared to other offerings in the area.

Interesting transport or a need of a quick trip across the river makes this a good destination…read more I have only rode without a vehicle for $2, but the experience is so different that my mind enjoys the trip. (As does the kid inside my companions) Standing on the dock waiting for the ferry takes patients, but kids find rocks to throw in the river during the "I am bored moments". (I would set a visible boundary for how close they can get to the river) Watching the tug boat pitch the ferry sideways as it maneuvers from the side is intriguing. The ferry does not take long to unload and be loaded so be ready. The trip is surprisingly quick and breezy then the Mark Twain memory (plus pics) is all that is left. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/Exhibits/MTP/mississippi.html While they have a $4 rate for the horse & rider, the new adventurers must be motorcycles because for $5 they seem to be really willing to pay the ferry man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_Pay_the_Ferryman

A hidden gem only one hour south of St. Louis. The Historic District of Ste. Genevieve has a large…read morenumber of 18th and 19th century French buildings. The area is pretty charming. There are inviting little shops filled with crafts, antiques, gifts, sweets and wine. Strolling through the streets of this unique community, I saw a variety of restaurants I want to try and wanted to browse the specialty shops and stay in distinguished bed and breakfast inns but my time was limited. Many of these buildings have been meticulously restored over the past 50 years and today Ste. Genevieve boasts the largest and finest collection of French Creole architecture in the US. There are historic tours homes and I would suggest buying these five venues with one ticket. -1806 Jacques Guibourd House -1818 Felix Vallé State Historic Site -Ste. Genevieve Museum -1792 Bauvais- Amoureux House -1804 Bequette-Ribault House You can purchase this Passports at the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center.

You are in the Land of Lincoln!…read more The world looks better here. This is the official Prairie State. Unlock your trip to this beautiful city. Ok, you must go and visit the many museums that have opened and then been remade to modernized means. This place has some epic views of how Lincoln lived throughout his time as a young adult and into the last days of his life. After Lincoln left for Washington he came back home in full glory in a box. See his legacy presented in full honors. There is a piece of Lincoln in so many different places here. It's captured and beautifully illustrated for all to see. For this is our story. In fact it's why we are here! Living a story from so long ago, from this man's perspective his legacy and story began here maybe never left . When you come home you see all those memories, but it's different because you're different. When you're here make sure and stop by the Dana Thomas House. This place has a pulse. No photos inside while on the tour, but it's worth it. You don't want to miss anything. Life has this special feeling that needs to be lived and stepping into this house has that same energy . The old routes of 66 pass through the city make sure and see something before its luster is gone. We forget about the past and then we see it and stay in those memories. Go out and explore the many lakes and other places to see the beauty of nature. For here in Springfield it's all around.

I grew up around this area shortly after being born in Chicago. And still have a few friends who…read moreare in the area. I enjoyed taking the long way home even if it involved bypassing Chicagos traffic , I prefer the longer scenic view of farms /cornfields. Springfield is a city that's sprawled all over and many of the state employees are here. Plenty of historic old buildings all types of tours and fun things to do almost every single day weekend. 18/2026

Eros bendato sculpture is a downtown Saint Louis sculpture of a giant face with the eyes left open…read morefor natural light (or silly photo ops). Created by artist Igor Mitoraj this piece oils from Roman and Greek mythologies which it accurately portrays. When my family and I stumbled across this piece in august 2018 i immediately said "I bet that's a geek god or goddess". This bronze figure is a popular photo op for the downtown Saint Louis area and neat several other really cool sculptures and not too far of a walk from popular and famed gateway arch of Saint Louis. Overall very awesome and fun piece. Me and the family all loved it and the fun photo op that came with it.

St. Louis has a lot of cool statues public our monuments things like this. This is just a big giant…read morehead laying on the ground in a city Park. I don't know much about it but we had fun taking pictures inside this giant head and just exploring and seein the city.

Me and my wife and daughter was on a little road trip to St. Louis but we thought we'd take the…read morehighways instead of the normal route 70 interstate. My wife was looking at the Internet as we was passing through Alton and she's seen this world's tallest man advertised so we thought we'd check it out. Why not since we was there right? It was a pretty cool experience so we took our pictures with him and then another family came up that said he had been raised in Alton, and there was a little songs and sayings whenever he grew up about the world's tallest man. He took our picture and then had us take a picture of his family for him also. I'm 6"1 and this guy made me look like a child!! They also have a replica of his chair. definitely a place of interest to check out! I'm sure children would really love it also!

A must-see if you're in the area- even worth a detour if you're headed to St. Louis…read more Located on the campus of Southern Illinois University. We parked across the street at the university's dental clinic and walked over. Sculpture is well maintained. Great opportunity for pictures!

I spent the weekend in Saint Louis for PAINT LOUIS 2026!! It was really nice seeing old friends,…read morefamiliar faces and meeting new people. It was a very HOT weekend for sure! There was a lot of great music, vendors and a whole lot of artist from different states and even countries! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again next year!

Heard this was a must-see tourist attraction in St. Louis, so I HAD to see for myself! This area…read morewas really run-down and seemed really sketchy; the roads seemed pretty destroyed and surrounding buildings were mostly obliterated or inhabited. So, I wouldn't recommend visiting at night, as you never know what you may encounter. The Grafitti wall was much more longer than I thought it would be! The vibrant colors from various artists that join together to create a complete picture was truly astounding. It's actually so inspiring to see so many different artists working together, incorporating their own unique styles to create one single piece of artwork. If I took a few minutes to really take in and admire each grafitti, finishing the wall would take HOURS! I was skeptical that this mural was worth the trip to an abandoned area, but I'm truly so glad that I came to see this beauty. If you're in Saint Louis, you have to come take a look!

A little of a money grab. Not many strawberry themed items. The few things we found strawberry…read morethemed, we really had to hunt. Kind of frustrating because we assumed more of a variety.

First off the good: 1. Parking & Shuttle - Great job on…read moreorganizing parking and the shuttle service from the high school to the festival. 2. Live music - I enjoyed the selection and quality of live music at the festival 3. Kimmswick - the town provides a great setting for such a festival. Highly walkable and easy to navigate without feeling like I'm getting lost. 4. The vendors that embraced the theme - props to the small handful of businesses that embraced the theme, especially The Blue Owl. The not so good: 1. Where are all the strawberries? For something billed as a strawberry festival this event had a surprising lack of them. I was looking forward to getting to try many strawberry related treats. Most vendors had nothing to do with strawberries. For the ones that did, most felt like strawberries were an afterthought. 2. What are these shops and are they open? The shops that line the streets get lost behind the booths. I couldn't tell what many of them offer or if they were open so I only visited a couple that were clearly open and made it clear what type of products they offer.

During the tourist season, the World's Largest Teeter Totter is more interactive than some of the…read moreother World's Largest Things. This one you can climb on and when it's operating, it actually balances. On a Sunday afternoon out of season, the totter was chained down and immovable. You can still walk along it from end to end to the top. At that point, it's imagination. [Review 19677 overall - 132 in Illinois - 649 of 2023.]

The World's Largest Teeter Totter: A Giant Balancing Act…read more Casey, IL, adds another playful gem to its collection of oversized attractions with the World's Largest Teeter Totter. Perfect for thrill-seekers and photo lovers, this giant seesaw offers a fun experience for visitors of all ages. While the teetering motion is available only when an attendant is present--usually Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the sign--you can still climb to the top anytime for a unique view and photo op. It's a creative and interactive highlight in this charming small town's lineup of "big" surprises!

The night market is such a fun and unique time! You will find some one of a kind hand made items…read moreand so much more all while enjoying some great tunes! The people and the vibes are always great to be around. I love it when Night Market season rolls around!