Home to the Super Museum and a 15-foot bronze statue of one of America’s favorite superheroes, Metropolis, Illinois is home to all things Superman. The Southern Illinois community, located along the Ohio River on the Kentucky-Illinois state line, was declared the “Hometown of Superman” by DC Comics in January 1972. A few months later, the Illinois Legislature passed a resolution similarly declaring the town Superman’s hometown.

Planning a trip to or through Metropolis? Be sure and check out the Super Museum, named the “#1 Small Town Attraction in America” and home to more than 20,000 items from enthusiast Jim Hambrick, including toys, movie props, costumes and promotional materials from various Superman movies and TV series.

If visiting the area in June, be sure and visit the annual Superman Celebration, which includes special events, movie screenings and more.

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