Cahokia Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Cahokia is a small town in southern Illinois on the boarder of Missouri. Just outside of Cahokia is the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, which is the attraction that draws most visitors. Cahokia Mounds is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site, which is an archaeological site on which lies the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico. Cahokia Mounds is an important historical site for understanding the prehistory of North America, and a popular destination for an educational kid friendly family vacation. Cahokia is an extension of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area making it an easily accessible destination.

Cahokia accommodations offer a variety of lodgings to suit the tastes, needs and budget of every visitor. The Drury Plaza Hotel is a full service hotel in downtown St. Louis, providing close proximity to the downtown attractions of St. Louis, with easy access to the sites of Cahokia. This hotel has an indoor pool, which is popular with kids, and clean comfortable rooms that score points with adults. It is situated in a historic building and offers an intimate ambiance that is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway. The site at www.norcom2000.com provides information about the town of Cahokia and the site at www.cahokiamounds.com has travel guides and reviews for the Cahokia Mounds historic site.