Cahokia
The Cahokia Mounds (also simply known as Cahokia) (11 MS 2) is the site of a Native American city (which existed c.
A state park inside Collinsville
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 382K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 2,009 attractions we track.
You can stay in Collinsville
Cahokia is inside Collinsville, which has 2,038 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1050
Cahokia dates from 1050. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Collinsville. Green months are the mild ones.
Cahokia
The Cahokia Mounds (also simply known as Cahokia) (11 MS 2) is the site of a Native American city (which existed c. 1050–1350 AD) directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. The state archaeology park lies in south-western Illinois between East St. Louis and Collinsville. The park covers 2,200 acres (890 ha), or about 3.5 square miles (9 km2), and contains about 80 manmade mounds, but the ancient city was much larger. At its apex around 1100 AD, the city covered about 6 square miles (16 km2), included about 120 earthworks in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and functions, and had a population of between 15,000 and 20,000 people at its peak in 1100.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1050
- Area
- 1,337 acres
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1964) · World Heritage Site (1982) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 382K a year
Stay in Collinsville, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Cahokia | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | in town | 2,038 | 24,031 | $164K | C+ |
| Canteen Township | in town | 355 | 7,877 | $74K | — |
| Fairmont City | 2 mi west | 48 | 2,492 | $71K | B− |
| Washington Park | 2 mi southwest | 88 | 1,701 | $38K | — |
| Caseyville | 2 mi southeast | 254 | 4,130 | $97K | C+ |
| Madison | 3 mi northwest | 106 | 2,900 | $59K | — |
| Nameoki Township | 4 mi north | 414 | 11,968 | $142K | — |
| East St. Louis | 4 mi southwest | 594 | 17,999 | $53K | — |
| East St. Louis Township | 4 mi southwest | 594 | 17,999 | $53K | — |
| Pontoon Beach | 5 mi north | 279 | 6,025 | $145K | C |
| Fairview Heights | 5 mi southeast | 3,145 | 16,745 | $178K | D |
| Caseyville Township | 5 mi southeast | 4,908 | 35,032 | $204K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Cahokia
Other well-known places within 47 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
17 mi🏞 National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
210 mi🌸 GardenBellefontaine Cemetery
37 mi🏛 MuseumCity Museum
47 mi🏞 National Historical ParkSte. Genevieve National Historical Park17K visitors a year
417 mi🏛 National Historic SiteUlysses S. Grant National Historic Site37K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bellefontaine Cemetery: Viking55, CC BY-SA 3.0 · City Museum: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park: Andrew Balet, CC BY 3.0 · Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Cahokia
Is Cahokia in Collinsville?
Yes. It’s inside Collinsville, IL.
When is the best time to visit Cahokia?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Cahokia?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Cahokia?
Collinsville (in town, 2,038 hotel and restaurant jobs), Canteen Township (in town, 355 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Caseyville (2 mi, 254 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Collinsville
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