it's 2. amenities consist of a business center and fitness room. a block from biking and hiking on the madison county trails, this casual hotel is set in a 3-story brick building on highway 157. 6 miles from colonel benjamin stephenson house. some suites add recliners, sofabeds, kitchenettes and/or whirlpool tubs. the relaxed rooms feature free wifi, minifridges, microwaves and flat-screen tvs. freebies include hot breakfast, cookies on check-in, 24-hour coffee and evening snacks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am St. Louis Lambert International Airport 33 min
Monks Mound (18 min) This 100-ft.-high platform mound is the largest pre-Columbian earthworks in North America. Chain of Rocks Bridge (18 min) Mile-long 1929 Mississippi River bridge with a trademark 30-degree turn is open to bikers & walkers. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (21 min) Hunting and river Collinsville Aqua Park (16 min) All-ages outdoor water park with swimming, surfing, sliding & climbing plus a concession stand. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (20 min) Site of a 13th-century Native American urban center with artifacts & ruins of homes & monuments. Edwardsville Children's Museum (8 min) Destination with activities & hands-on exhibits for kids, plus play spaces for toddlers. Lewis and Clark State Historic Site (16 min) Lewis & Clark heritage trail site featuring a replica keel boat & a range of interactive exhibits. Lewis And Clark Confluence Tower (16 min) Views of the Mississippi & Missouri Rivers' confluence & guided tours about river exploration. 1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House (6 min) Built in 1820, this 2-story Federal-style home offers seasonal docent-led tours on local history. Columbia Bottom (28 min) Horseshoe Lake State Park (19 min) Park, lake, camping, and hiking The Watershed Nature Center (8 min) Protected forest, prairie & wetland habitat with paved walking trails & an education center. Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle (20 min) Willoughby Heritage Farm (18 min) Edward 'Ted' and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park (38 min) Scenic spot where the Mississippi River meets the Missouri, with Lewis & Clark history & many birds. |