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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in East St. Louis, Illinois

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Gateway Geyser

Man-made geyser that rises to the exact height of the Gateway Arch across the river.

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Armour Meatpacking Plant

An abandoned meat mecca now serves as an excellent locale for urban exploration.

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Laclede's Landing Wax Museum

A kitschy, creepy St. Louis mainstay.

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Old St. Louis County Courthouse

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

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Cotton Belt Freight Depot

An abandoned factory along the Mississippi coated by a giant mural.

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USS Inaugural (1993-2013)

A floating museum that was sunk by a flood and left to rot in the tides.

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Eros Bendato

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

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