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Unusual Attractions in East St. Louis

East St. Louis, Illinois

Gateway Geyser

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

East St. Louis, Illinois

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.

1 mile from East St. Louis

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Old St. Louis County Courthouse

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

1 mile from East St. Louis

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Cotton Belt Freight Depot

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

2 miles from East St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri

Burial Place of Chief Pontiac

A plaque on the side of a parking garage marks the burial place of a great Ottawa chief.

2 miles from East St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri

USS Inaugural (1993-2013)

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

2 miles from East St. Louis

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