Cahokia
The Cahokia Mounds (also simply known as Cahokia ; Smithsonian trinomial ID 11 MS 2) is the site of a Native American city which existed c. 1050 – c. 1350 AD, directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. This is one of the sights of Collinsville. It goes back to 1050.
A state park inside Collinsville
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 368K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Collinsville
Cahokia is inside Collinsville, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1050
Cahokia dates from 1050. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Cahokia
The Cahokia Mounds (also simply known as Cahokia ; Smithsonian trinomial ID 11 MS 2) is the site of a Native American city which existed c. 1050 – c. 1350 AD, directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. The state archaeology park lies in south-western Illinois between East St. Louis and Collinsville. The park covers 2,200 acres (890 ha; 3.4 mi2; 8.9 km2), and contains about 80 manmade mounds, but the ancient city was much larger. At its apex around 1100 AD, the city covered about 6 square miles (16 km2), included about 120 earthworks in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and functions, and had a population of between 15,000 and 20,000 people.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1050
- Area
- 1,337 acres
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1964) · World Heritage Site (1982) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 368K a year
Overnight near Cahokia
Lodging nearby is in Canteen Township (16) and Collinsville (11).
- 1The Dome at America's Center
- 2Monks Mound
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Piasa
- 8Mound 72
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cahokia | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canteen Township | in town | — | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| Collinsville | in town | — | 11 11 hotels | 23,717 | $164K | C+ |
| St. Louis | 10 mi west | 15 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Caseyville Township | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Fairview Heights | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 16,175 | $178K | D |
| Collinsville Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 35,276 | $193K | — |
| O'Fallon | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 17 17 hotels | 32,656 | $296K | B− |
| Chouteau Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 15 5 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 7,428 | $101K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Cahokia
Every place here is under 19 miles away.
Big draw17 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
2in town LandmarkMonks Mound
37 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
47 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
58 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
68 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
718 mi Ancient sitePiasa
8in town Ancient siteMound 72Photo credits
The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mound 72: Heironymous Rowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Your questions on Cahokia
Is Cahokia in Collinsville?
Yes. It’s inside Collinsville, IL.
When is the best time to visit Cahokia?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Cahokia?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Cahokia?
St. Louis (10 mi, 99 places to stay), Caseyville Township (5 mi, 30 places to stay) and Canteen Township (in town, 16 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.