Collinsville

Collinsville in Southwest Illinois is home to roughly 26,000 people.

This city is situated some 80 miles (129 kilometers) from the state capital of Illinois, Springfield and about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from St. Louis.

The Collinsville area features two challenging golf courses, ensuring the golfing-obsessed can aways find a game. Two of the best links include Far Oaks Golf Course and Stonewolf Golf Course.

Get familiar with the local fashion and do some people-watching in the local malls and markets such as Alton Square Mall and St. Claire Square Mall. These are two of the best retail hubs for fashionistas and food lovers who have time to spare in the city.

Study the displays, browse the galleries and let the kids try the interactive models in some of the local museums such as the National Great Rivers Museum or the Labor and Industry Museum. Of the many collections in Collinsville these two are two of the more praised.

Get set for some high speed thrills at the Gateway International Raceway, the number one racetrack for motorsports enthusiasts in the Collinsville region. See if you can visit the pits and garage, mingle with other motorsports fans, and, if you’re lucky enough to be there on race day, roar with the crowd as the man and machine flash by at incredible speeds.

Learn more about the past at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site; one of the most-loved remnants of days gone by in Collinsville. After exploring the site, capture some great photographs and read up about the history that makes it so fascinating.

Bring the entire family to Gateway Fun Park, the perfect place to entertain, educate and delight your children. Don't miss the chance to visit this lively and educational attraction, offering hours of laughter for the whole family.