Located in Southernmost Illinois on the banks of the Ohio River, Metropolis isn't the bustling Metropolis of Superman fame but rather a sleepy river town just minutes from Paducah, Kentucky.
The following information and links should help you virutally discover interesting places to go and things to see..
Superman looking out over the courthouse square.
Super Man
35 ft bronze statue on the corner of 5th and Market St.
Just one block away and with blackjack, slots, roulette, craps and a new poker room. Home to
the Range Steak House, Fresh, and Rivercrest with great food at reasonable prices.
Metropolis
Paducah, Kentucky
Just on the other side of the Ohio River the town of Paducah, Kentucky boasts an historically renovated downtown with antique shops, great dining and several museums including the MAQS Quilt Museum
The Flood Wall in Paducah is a popular place to stroll and admire the works of internationally recognized muralist Robert Dafford.
Mega shopping is available out by the Kentucky Oaks Mall with more dining choices and a new Multiplex Theater.
The Shawnee National Forest encompasses over 277,000 acres of wildwoods, trails, rock formations, rivers, wetlands and foothills. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and riding abound.
Lake Glendale Stables offers horseback riding in the Shawnee Fores more information
About an hour away is an antique enthusiast's dream come true. With only 440 residents it's hard to imagine that over 500 dealers are represented in the numerous shops and malls.
