Food scene
Check times of operation. Since it’s “the country” some places close somewhat early
The best home cooked lunch specials for a VERY reasonable price. Breakfast is fantstic! Also has burgers, fish baskets, etc. Best priced meals in town. No joke!
6 locals recommend
Golconda Dari-Barr
The best home cooked lunch specials for a VERY reasonable price. Breakfast is fantstic! Also has burgers, fish baskets, etc. Best priced meals in town. No joke!
The Diver Down
219 E Main StGreat Food! Restaurant side AND Bar side.
The have chocolate treats to suit everyone! Hand Dipped ice cream! Awesome hot chocolate! Cafe style food.
14 locals recommend
Chocolate Factory
990 Illinois 146The have chocolate treats to suit everyone! Hand Dipped ice cream! Awesome hot chocolate! Cafe style food.
Golconda Food Mart
120 S Monroe StGroceries!! Closes at 7pm sharp!
Dollar General
18 IL-146Something Else Subs and Pizzas
118 East Main StreetSightseeing
Dixon Springs State Park Campground
Illinois 146Hiking Trails, Picknicking, Fishing and SWIMMING POOL!
Shawnee National Forest
Hiking
Smithland Locks & Dam
1401 Smithland Dam RdCheck out the Dam! It's 11 miles south of Copper Roof.
Metropolis
SUPERMAN STORE AND MUSIUM. Pictures with life size action figures!
At Garden of the Gods Outpost they rent kayaks both to guests and to the public. And for a small fee they offer drop-off and pick-up services as well. Call 618-264-9091 to book today!
Lusk Creek
At Garden of the Gods Outpost they rent kayaks both to guests and to the public. And for a small fee they offer drop-off and pick-up services as well. Call 618-264-9091 to book today!
Cave-In-Rock
You can take the ferry to Kentucky!
Tunnel Hill State Trail
302 E Vine StBarkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
8885 IL-37Exhibits! Wildlife viewing area!
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
635 Robinson Hill RdGarden of the Gods Road
Garden of the Gods RoadThis is a fabulous place to explore!
Peony Hill Farm
1015 Zola RoadHardware Supplies
Kunath's Hardware
214 E Main StGreat little hardware store. They have almost everything!
NAPA Auto Parts - Blanchard Automotive
212 S Washington StGaming - Metropolis, Illinois
Gaming/Gambling
Harrah's Casino
Illinois 53If you gamble this is the closest place to go.
Marina-Food-Boat Rental-Events
Check weekend events on their Facebook page. GREAT place to check out!
Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
223 Columbus AveTraveler advice
Don't miss
Golconda Marina "Full Service Marina" Just North of town!
Fishing Supplies, Bait, Boat Supplies, Food, Apparal, Boat Rental and Dock Side Fuel. Weekend events.