Cairo (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Cairo (Illinois)

The town was in former times a major port, but is now a semi-ghost town as a result of the decline of the river trade. During theAmerican Civil War, it was used by U.S. Grant as a supply hub, but his military occupation of the town diverted much trade towards Chicago and Cairo could never quite get it back.

Top Attractions in Cairo (Illinois)

Explore the best things to see and do in Cairo (Illinois):

• ★Cairo Custom House Museum
• ★Fort Defiance State Park
• ★Levee Footrace
• ★Magnolia Manor
• ★Safford Memorial Library
• ★St Mary's Park

Where to Eat in Cairo (Illinois)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Andy's Drive-In
• 🍴Cairo Truck Stop
• 🍴Chris's Cafe
• 🍴Dairy Hut
• 🍴Mack's Barbecue
• 🍴Nonny's

Where to Stay in Cairo (Illinois)

• 🏨Belvedere Motel
• 🏨Days Inn
• 🏨Garden Inn Motel
• 🏨Relax Inn

Cairo (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections

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