"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.

Casey bills themselves as a "Small Town, Big Things" and they're not kidding. Located just off I-70…read moreand even if you don't want to see some of the further away Largest Things, the World's Largest Rocking Chair is in downtown and surrounded by Largest things, There is parking nearby and you can walk around to see the stuff. One of which is, yes, the World's Largest Rocking Chair. Sadly you can't sit in it but you can take pictures with it and even touch it. I found this one to be one of the most interesting World's Largest things, right up with the mailbox that you can go inside and the wind chimes that you can sound. Stop by and check them out. [Review 19675 overall - 130 in Illinois - 647 of 2023.]

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.

Great city to explore the Land of Lincoln along historic Route 66…read more Grab a map and explore what led Abraham Lincoln to the presidency during a time of unrest that led to the Civil War and ultimately his untimely death due to assignation. Recommended places to visit include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Old State Capital and the Lincoln Tomb. There are so many monuments and landmarks, including his law office, to explore in historic downtown Springfield. Visit the Illinois State Capitol. Tours are free. Make a reservation to the Dana-Thomas House. It contains the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright glass and furniture in one of his designs. It was his first blank check commission. Pay your last respect to Lincoln as well as those who served in the military at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The Lincoln Family tomb is a stunning tribute. The Illinois War Memorials honor those who served and lost their lives in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

Springfield is a fun State Capitol to visit if you're interested in state government and Abraham…read moreLincoln. It has plenty of museums and historical sites available to visit and learn (mostly free or relatively cheap) with plenty of restaurants and hotels to choose from. The traffic overall isn't too congested, making it relatively easy to get around during the day (though you have to be careful of lots of one-way streets around downtown). Worth a visit if you'd like to learn more about Illinois government and history, especially of Abraham Lincoln.

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!

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!

I've lived in STL my entire life and I'm kicking myself that I'm just now coming here! The amount…read moreof art and creativity that I found at the Graffiti Wall was mind blowing! I've seen several mural walls throughout the US and this is by far the most extensive one I've come across. Aside from the surprising length of this mural walls the quality and the meaning behind these works of art stood out to me the most. This wall is repainted every year during the Paint Louis festival on Labor Day weekend and it will definitely be worth checking out!

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.

For all I know, I could have been at the hotdog festival, the homemade wood carving festival, or…read morethe useless crap festival. Barely a strawberry in sight! I'm no Bubba Gump, but think of the possibilities - strawberry pie, strawberry jam, strawberry-scented candles, deep-fried strawberries, strawberry ice cream, strawberry salsa... We paid $5 to park on some ball fields, then hiked our butts up a hill to get to the actual festival. The stores drug their offerings outside and sold them in tents, there were a few carni food stands, there was an 85-year old fat and balding Elvis impersonator, a kiddy train rolled through the crowded walkways repeatedly at about 30 mph, and one - yes ONE - lonely little stand selling crates of strawberries. What the heck? Major fail, Kimmswick!

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!

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 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!