Historic Bridges

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

This bridge was built in 1927. The fifth bridge to cross the Mississippi River connecting Illinois and Missouri, it shortened the distance between North St Louis and Edwardsville, Illinois by 15 miles.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Sat-Sun: 8AM to 5PM. Closed major holidays
Address
314-416-9930
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Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

American Legion Post 199 Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Governor Coles Memorial

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