The nearest draw to Rockwood: Fort de Chartres, 31 mi away
Look within 40 miles for the 3 places to visit; none is inside Rockwood. They include a landmark, a national historical park and a museum. Yearly visitors to Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park number about 17K. Cahokia lies 60 mi out, the pick for a day trip.
Cahokia
Archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
Mapped
On the map, most of the 3 sit to the northwest.
Orange: Rockwood. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
All 3 on the list
All of it lies within 60 miles: 12 places.
2Gateway Arch National Park
American National Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
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5Fort de Chartres
Place in Illinois on the National Register of historic Places.
6Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.
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9Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
Park in the United States of America.
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12Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Rockwood → · Rockwood’s history →
Photo credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Taum Sauk Mountain: Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mound 72: Heironymous Rowe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort de Chartres: Kbh3rd, CC BY 3.0 · Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Elephant Rocks State Park: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Inaugural: w:en:User:Kevin Saff, Public domain · Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park: Andrew Balet, CC BY 3.0 · Carondelet Park: DiamondRemley39, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Charter Oak Schoolhouse: Nyttend, Public domain · Gustave Koerner House: Mascou, Public domain
