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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
618-346-5160
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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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jane1121
St. Louis
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19 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Great field trip with daughter's fourth grade class. I'm sure there are more in depth tours but this was very interesting, even for me as an adult! More

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mrange
Belleville, Illinois
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

I live in the general area and have been here over 10 times. Great museum, great nature trails, and the mound is something to behold. The museum is pretty close to the interstate. As a local I would advise you not to venture too far from the museum around that general area for dining, etc because it is not in... More

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jack96
Springfield, Illinois
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27 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Very nice interpretations shown in the museum. Lots of outdoors climbing and walking. More

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Myra77
Waterloo IL
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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The museum is very well done and the history of the area is amazing. Although the mounds aren't especially beautiful or spectacular, the history behind them certainly is. View the site and more importantly learn about its history. More

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Claudia_tripje
Oost-Souburg
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17 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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The mound and the museum will definetely amaze you. It is unique because of the history of the place and you will be amazed to see how advanced the civilisation used to be here. The presentations are very interesting and all well taken care of. More

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annopinion
MO
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Awesome! Great museum and experience climbing to the top of the mounds and imagining being there in that time. More

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SmilingTrees
Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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This was far more stunning than I was expecting - the Great Mound is several stories high and apparently took 300 years to build! This is the type of thing that photos don't do justice to. The interior museum and displays were thorough in their descriptions of native life and the pathways around the grounds outside would be perfect for... More

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Claudia R
Wright City, Missouri
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Best way to learn about another time period and an ancient civilization. The film is wonderful and the mounds are a great way for children to explore and learn first hand about the history and the native people that first lived in this area. The view on the top of the mound is awesome and a wonderful way to imagine... More

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IrishDigger
St. Louis, Missouri
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18 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Great interpretive center. Many displays and a short film. Tours available. Huge mound that was the center of the Mississippian culture. Small but packed gift shop. More

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Stephen M
Chester
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

The hike is a little demanding - the is worth it!!!! More

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