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The Super Museum is an event venue at 517 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960. It is in Massac County, about 7 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 517 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960
- Phone
- (618) 524-5518
- 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 just under 6,000. Founded in 1839 near the historic Fort Massac site, the town has roots dating back to Native American cultures and French settlers from the mid-1700s. Metropolis is known for its Superman-themed attractions, including statues of Superman and Lois Lane, as well as its riverboat casino tourism and uranium processing facility. Located on the north bank of the Ohio River, it borders Kentucky to the south. Visitors can reach Metropolis via Interstate 24, U.S. Route 45, or Illinois Route 145. The nearest major city is Paducah, Kentucky, just seven miles away, which offers additional travel connections.
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 Super Museum located?
- The Super Museum is at 517 Market St, Metropolis, IL 62960, in Massac County.
- How do I get to The Super Museum?
- 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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