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The Christmas Barn Sale Trail is an event venue at 606 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960. It is in Massac County, about 7 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 606 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960
- Phone
- (618) 940-0743
- County
- Massac County
- Highways
- Interstate 24, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 145
- Distance
- about 7 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Metropolis
Metropolis is a small city in Massac County, Illinois, with a population of about 5,900. Founded in 1839 near the historic Fort Massac site, it sits on the north bank of the Ohio River, bordering Kentucky. The town is known for its Superman-themed attractions, including a 15-foot bronze Superman statue and a Lois Lane statue. Metropolis also has historical significance from the French and Indian War and the Civil War era. Visitors can reach Metropolis via Interstate 24, U.S. Route 45, or Illinois Route 145, and it is served by the Paducah & Illinois Railroad. The nearest major city is Paducah, Kentucky, just seven miles away. The area is also recognized for riverboat casino tourism and its uranium processing facility.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 24, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 145
- Rail and air
- Served by the Paducah & Illinois Railroad with connections to major railways; nearest major city is Paducah, Kentucky.
- Nearest city
- Paducah, Kentucky
Around Metropolis
- Fort Massac: Originally built by the French in 1757, it was reconstructed in 1794 and later abandoned after earthquake damage.
- Superman Statue: A 15-foot-tall bronze statue of Superman located in front of the county courthouse.
- Lois Lane Statue: Statue of Noel Neill's Lois Lane from The Adventures of Superman located a few blocks from the courthouse.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Christmas Barn Sale Trail located?
- The Christmas Barn Sale Trail is at 606 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960, in Massac County.
- How do I get to The Christmas Barn Sale Trail?
- Metropolis is served by Interstate 24, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 145. It is about 7 miles from Paducah.
- What is there to see in Metropolis?
- Places to see in Metropolis include Fort Massac, Superman Statue, Lois Lane Statue.
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