Very interesting historical site. School kids take field trips here. more

Cahokia is a place of wonder. Who were these people and why did they leave Cahokia? What was life like for these Native Americans? You can find most of your answers at the excellent visitor's center. Also, be sure to walk the ground and let your imagination run free. more

This is a great site. I got a education of the Native Am. culture in my area. I love the size of the area, cultural info. art, and accessablity. I also appreciated the similarity of other Native Am. cultural sites. I was supprised at why the culture had to move on. I have recommended this site to many. Penney more

I would strongly recommend touring the visitors center first to get a clear understanding of the significance of the site. more

Now as a student going on field trips is the highlight of any school year so if your class is studying the ancient society that once was just across the mississippi that this is the place to go. The first thing you spot is the massive beautiful burial mounds. These mounds rise above you like the ancient temples of the... more

I have visited Cahokia Mounds several times over the years and have seen the museum grow from a small shack next to Monk's Mound to the lovely new building across the road. They now offer classes for all ages which are fun as well as educational. I recommend going into the museum first and watching the short film before viewing... more

There was an adequate museum and gift store on site, not too far from St. Louis, We visited while on our trip to ST Louis. You have to appreciate knowing you are standing where those tribes existed and vision them being there. It would be nice to actually see some native indians craft and dance while there more

Spent an afternoon with my family here. Very good museum, shows early indian life. Also be prepared to take a guided tour hike up one of the larger mounds. Wear your walking shoes more

I grew up only a few miles from Cahokia Mounds and it's surrounding satellite mounds. As a child Cahokia Mounds was a great place to go to when there was energy to burn...hills to climb and lots of open space to run in. Prior to the site being purchased and saved by the state of Illinois many of the mounds... more