Top Things to do in Illinois
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What to do and see in Illinois, United States: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial, Clayville Historic Site, Galena Veterans Memorial Park, George Rogers Clark Monument, Superman Statue, Cloud Gate, Adlai E. Stevenson II Memorial Statue, Hero Street Memorial Monument, Alma Mater, Noel Neill statue.
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1. The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By JeanneM196 - New Lenox, United States
My husband and I happened upon this site while looking for things to do in the area. We were so impressed with the solumn dignity of the presentation. My husand is a Viet Nam veteran and was deeply touched. The memorial is well thought out and well presented, and I give huge thanks to those who made it happen. The outside area is remarkable, serene, and touching. I appreciate the computer terminals that help visitors locate the names of those on the wall panels. We thought the building was unrelated or closed, but ventured inside. The small memorabelia area is awesome in its simplicity and for personal level of the items. As I understand it, any momento left at the wall, is rescued from the weather and put on display inside the museum. There is all manner of things that once belonged to the fallen soldier, tributes to the soldiers, and items that may have been important to the loved one. Full beer cans were a poplular item. Everything was so personal, one may feel like an intruder, but you also feel the families' pain. There is another Middle East Conflicts memorial in Marseilles. This one for Illinois's fallen soldiers. It much less showy, but also meaningful and a labor of love for the volunteers who give their time to make it a reality. In Illini state park, follow the road to the very end, near the lock. There are 240 some new oak trees planted in memory of our fallen soldiers, plus a memorial. We were very touched.
2. Clayville Historic Site
3. Galena Veterans Memorial Park
4. George Rogers Clark Monument
5. Superman Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By 723leishac - Dunkirk, United States
This was a fun stop. The Superman statue is huge and makes great photo ops. He is scheduled to be refurbished in 2021 so be sure he is there before you go. The Super museum is loaded with memorabilia and enjoyable. Very friendly staff and masks required. Be sure to see the Kryptonite and Lois Lane while in town. Bird man of Alcatraz grave is just north of town too. It was a fun little town to stop in.
6. Cloud Gate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,019 reviews
Reviewed By alanclarke2017 - Chicago, United States
A visit to the Millennium Park at Christmas is a delight ... That magnificent silver Bean floats over the ice rink and at Christmas there is a fantastic tree all within an easy walk from the mile and central city. Jazz bands and Christmas lights made this very special
7. Adlai E. Stevenson II Memorial Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Hero Street Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By sherrij312 - Silvis, United States
This is in my neighborhood it is well kept by the people in my town lots of history in this site. Beautiful tribute to the sacrifice of the Hispanic community.
9. Alma Mater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By jas0719 - Tuscaloosa, United States
We are alum and always enjoy taking photos in front of Alma Mater. We swapped picture taking with another former student who was visiting. Illini Nation!
10. Noel Neill statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By BonzSF
This statue is beautifully done and a wonderful tribute to Lois Lane (Noel Neill). It is one of the places that make a great photo opportunity
