ancient ruins
Cahokia Mounds
The largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, featuring massive earthen mounds including 30-meter-tall Monks Mound, center of a Mississippian civilization metropolis.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Illinois, United States · North America
Swansea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fairview Heights, 15km from Cahokia Mounds.
Swansea is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 13,543, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Swansea sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Swansea to your route.
Swansea station is a light rail station on the Red Line of the St. Louis MetroLink system. This at-grade station is located in Swansea, Illinois between Illinois State Routes 159 and 161. It is primarily a commuter station with 751 park and ride spaces and MetroBus service.
Also located at this station is a 16,690Read more
square foot maintenance facility that provides workspace and storage for Metro's Illinois crews.
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Swansea is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.5339 latitude, -89.9890 longitude.
Swansea has a population of approximately 13,543 people, making it a town in United States.
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ancient ruins
The largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, featuring massive earthen mounds including 30-meter-tall Monks Mound, center of a Mississippian civilization metropolis.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Soaring 192-metre stainless steel catenary arch on the St Louis riverfront, the tallest man-made monument in the United States.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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