Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Harrah's Casino Metropolis

This was a riverboat casino but the laws were changed several times and now casinos in Illinois are permitted to be built on land. Riverboats tend to be cramped so this change is good for visitors using wheelchairs.

The parking lot is large and level. Parking close to the river will give you a view of the barges on the river and the trains on the bridge. We parked far away because of a horrible stench of dead fish. A local man told us the smell was common in the spring when the river ran high and fast, and the fish were battered as they went over the dams. No need to check in.

The Superman statue and the Super Museum are an easy 1/3 mile walk up Ferry Street. It's slightly uphill so wheelchair users may need assistance but the sidewalk and curb cuts are in good condition. Casino  37.14754, -88.7358

 

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