At Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, learn all about the city of Native Americans that developed and disappeared hundreds of years before Colonists arrived in America. When Cahokia reached its population peak in the 13th century, it had more inhabitants than London. The city disappeared by 1400 BCE, though, and the large mounds--the biggest of which stands 30 m (100 ft) high, 290 m (951 ft) long, and 255 m (836 ft) wide and covers 5.6 hectares (13.8 acres)--are all that remain at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Before touring the site, head into the museum and interpretive center to learn about the city's history and its culture and to see artifacts, such as stone, bone and shell artifacts used both in religious ceremonies and daily life. Make Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site a part of your Collinsville vacation plans using our Collinsville route planning site.
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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site reviews
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Super cool site. Don’t miss the museum. It is set up in a way you learn a lot and it’s so well done. They have a lifelike part where it feels like you’re walking through the village. Very cool. The... more »
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To get the most of the experience, you probably should go on the guided tour. You learn more than from just visiting the center. However, with that said, there's a lot of questions that are still... more »
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Absolutely a highlight of my cross country drive. I was so glad we decided to stop. The interpretive center has so much to offer about the history of the mounds. Both young and old can find things of interest here. They also have nicely paved trails around the site. The main and largest mound has steps up to the top. It is a bit of a hike to the top. I wouldn't recommend it for smaller children. I would also suggest a hat and water. The sun can be quite intense during the middle of the day. Overall we had a wonderful experience here. There is no required admission, but donations are suggested.
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Fantastic interpretive center and museum. The exhibits are great, and the kids will really enjoy it! The exhibits have drawers at the bottom with additional artifacts inside, so don't miss those! Really worthwhile.
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