- TripBuzz found 24 things to do with kids in or near Metropolis, Illinois, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Paducah and Golconda.
- From Bob's Bowling & Recreation Center to Fort Massac State Park, the Metropolis area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Statues, Bowling and National & State Parks.
- Metropolis is situated along the Ohio River in southern Illinois. Metropolis has a rich history having been involved in many of the early American wars, including the French-Indian War, Revolutionary War, and Civil War. Guests can observe this preserved history by visiting Fort Massac State Park or the Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site.
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Spread on 135 acres and with a small lake on the grounds, with a small island in it, Bob noble Park also includes the usual amenities, such as playgrounds, an amphitheater, picnic areas, and trails.
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In addition to 32 bowling lanes to play in, Cardinal Lanes has a shoe rental, arcade, concession stand, and more. They have glow bowling on Saturdays where the balls are glow in the dark.
7.8 Miles
Whitehaven is a welcome center with its main two story structure built in the second half of the 19th century. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The tour includes the entire house, with explanations about all the antiques inside.
8.6 Miles
The National Quilt Museum serves as the world's largest museum devoted to quilts and fiber-based art. Over 320 works of quilt art are featured as part of the main exhibit, and the institution's educational program helps quilters of any skill level.
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Kentucky Dam
22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY
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At 206 feet high, Kentucky Dam provides outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the dam to see how it operates, or simply enjoy views of the reservoir from the top.
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121 South Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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Exhibits, photographs, and artifacts combine to make the extensive collections at the William Clark Market House Museum. All the items within the 4,000 square feet exhibition space focus on the complex history of Paducah.
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631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY
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The Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum is a Greek Revival home that was built in 1852. The confederate general's home is part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail and remains an important part of the state's history.
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Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY
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Painted during a 5 years period on the town's floodwalls, the Floodwall Murals are an easy way of finding out the town's history while taking a walk.
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With the Freight House constructed in 1925, the Paducah Railroad Museum was opened in 1996. It displays artifacts concerning the railroad history, including engine and car equipment.
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The River Heritage Museum displays exhibits artifacts concerning the area and the river, which include ship models, hands-on models, photographs and a professional boating simulator.