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Nov 12, 2024
Visitor center is closed for renovation. You can walk around the mounds to west of visitor center. Largest mound that can be climbed with steps is northwest of center, across a busy highway, or you c… Full review by mtscribe
Oct 28, 2024
Arrived on Sat. Oct.26th at 5:40 pm which I know is late in the tourist season. But people were there visiting. Outside grounds open till dusk. Museum closed, didn't see outside porta potties to sup… Full review by PAUL M
Oct 13, 2024
Wonderful place to visit. Easy to access and a unique and greatly overlooked experience. Very picturesque and definitely worth the visit despite some shortcomings. The main downside is that the Stat… Full review by kenwilson569
Yes. There's a few small spaces close to the Visitor Center, but other larger parking areas a little further away from the V.C., near Monk's Mound, and a turn-out near Woodhenge.
Are there bike trails at Cahokia? If so, does anyone know about how how many miles of trails? Can you see most of Cahokia from the bike trails?
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Several hiking trails but I don’t recall seeing anyone biking. However I believe St. Louis has a biking trail that goes for several miles that is near where Lewis and Clark started …
Several hiking trails but I don’t recall seeing anyone biking. However I believe St. Louis has a biking trail that goes for several miles that is near where Lewis and Clark started their voyage of discovery. Google should have it.
Do you have any of the original inhabitants' giant skeletons that were recovered or their copper armor etc. on display? Are they mentioned or discussed in the interpretive center?
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Just saw your question. As the other responders noted, no giant skeletons or copper armor have been found here. The tallest burial was about 6 feet, most were shorter. The only …
Just saw your question. As the other responders noted, no giant skeletons or copper armor have been found here. The tallest burial was about 6 feet, most were shorter. The only copper thus far found has been small ornaments or tools, although a copper workshop area has been identified where they were heating and hammering copper nuggets into ornaments, leaving residue in the soil, but no finished objects.
Can you drive around to see the mounds? Can you park at various spots and walk (if so about how far of a walk)? Going in the summer and trying to plan in case it's too hot to do much walking!
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Agree with other commenters. I wasn't able to go inside the museum as I arrived after they were closed. One set of mounds is on south (I think) side of road by museum. Larger/taller …
Agree with other commenters. I wasn't able to go inside the museum as I arrived after they were closed. One set of mounds is on south (I think) side of road by museum. Larger/taller mound is on other side of road & has its own parking area. Yes, about 100 yards from parking lot to bottom of stairs. I'm not in great shape but made it to the top--which by the way was worth the effort in terms of view. Just took my time.... Carry water with you!
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