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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Collinsville
Traveler Description: A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.
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Attraction type: Historic village, Historic site
Address: 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, IL 62234
Tel: 618-346-5160

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4 of 5 stars
aceman1948   3 contributions
Wabash, Ind - USA
Oct 26, 2009

Cahokia is a place of wonder. Who were these people and why did they leave Cahokia? What was life like for these Native Americans? You can find most of your answers at the excellent visitor's center. Also, be sure to walk the ground and let your imagination run free. more

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5 of 5 stars
penneyboyce   1 contribution
st.louis
Oct 25, 2009

This is a great site. I got a education of the Native Am. culture in my area. I love the size of the area, cultural info. art, and accessablity. I also appreciated the similarity of other Native Am. cultural sites. I was supprised at why the culture had to move on. I have recommended this site to many. Penney more

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4 of 5 stars
waltzingmathilde   3 contributions
st louis, mo
Oct 24, 2009

I would strongly recommend touring the visitors center first to get a clear understanding of the significance of the site. more

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4 of 5 stars
devenwilson   1 contribution
stlouismo
Oct 24, 2009

Now as a student going on field trips is the highlight of any school year so if your class is studying the ancient society that once was just across the mississippi that this is the place to go. The first thing you spot is the massive beautiful burial mounds. These mounds rise above you like the ancient temples of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kocickasmom   64 contributions
Fort Lauderdale
Oct 23, 2009

I have visited Cahokia Mounds several times over the years and have seen the museum grow from a small shack next to Monk's Mound to the lovely new building across the road. They now offer classes for all ages which are fun as well as educational. I recommend going into the museum first and watching the short film before viewing... more

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3 of 5 stars
kmar53   8 contributions
Kansas City, Kansas
Oct 23, 2009

There was an adequate museum and gift store on site, not too far from St. Louis, We visited while on our trip to ST Louis. You have to appreciate knowing you are standing where those tribes existed and vision them being there. It would be nice to actually see some native indians craft and dance while there more

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4 of 5 stars
dlmoss91   1 contribution
Aurora, Illinois
Oct 23, 2009

Spent an afternoon with my family here. Very good museum, shows early indian life. Also be prepared to take a guided tour hike up one of the larger mounds. Wear your walking shoes more

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4 of 5 stars
nursedeb320   3 contributions
St. Louis, MO metro area
Oct 23, 2009

I grew up only a few miles from Cahokia Mounds and it's surrounding satellite mounds. As a child Cahokia Mounds was a great place to go to when there was energy to burn...hills to climb and lots of open space to run in. Prior to the site being purchased and saved by the state of Illinois many of the mounds... more

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4 of 5 stars
agadoresmama   2 contributions
murphysboro,il
Oct 23, 2009

Lots of history here, and just a few minutes from St Louis. more

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3 of 5 stars
dawnp53   7 contributions
Woodstock, Il.
Oct 23, 2009

The earthworks rise above the prairie, an aberration so out of place amongst waving corn tassels or squat soy beans. Take a moment to imagine the backbreaking labor of moving this much earth and the complexity of the civilization under your feet. It would have been so alien to the surrounding people at that time. more

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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site Address

30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
Tel: 618-346-5160