Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

This statue honors not only Popeye but also his creator, Elzie Segar, who modeled his cartoon characters on Chester residents.
~71 miles from Cairo.

Oddball memorial was built by a local citizen who apparently wanted his family around to keep an eye on his grave.
~35 miles from Cairo.

King Neptune, U.S. Navy mascot pig, raised over $19 million in war bonds during WWII.
~31 miles from Cairo.

A local little person who became famous as a Buster Brown, spokesmidget for Buster Brown shoes.
~85 miles from Cairo.

© roadsideamerica.com, Doug Kirby, Ken Smith, Mike Wilkins. Information provided as an unofficial resource on attractions as a convenience to our visitors. Information and status -- location, hours open, admission prices, current exhibits, and other aspects -- are subject to change without our knowledge.