Destination guide
About Cairo
Cairo is the southernmost city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Alexander County. A river city, Cairo has the lowest elevation of any location in Illinois and is the state's only city to be surrounded by levees. The city is named after Egypt's capital on the Nile and is located in the river-crossed area of Southern Illinois. It is coterminous with Cairo Precinct.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 1,733
- Elevation
- 98 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Saint Mary's ParkPark · Saint Mary's Park, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
- Halliday ParkPark · Halliday Park, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
- GEM TheatreEntertainment · GEM Theatre, 8th Street, Cairo, IL 62914, United States of America
- Cairo Public Boat LaunchPark · Cairo Public Boat Launch, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
- Halliday PlazaPark · Halliday Plaza, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- David Box Twin Rivers Ball ParkPark · David Box Twin Rivers Ball Park, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
- Cairo Custom House MuseumMuseum · Cairo Custom House Museum, 1400 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914, United States of America
- Magnolia ManorSightseeing · Magnolia Manor, 28th Street, Cairo, IL 62914, United States of America
- Lansden ParkPark · Lansden Park, Cairo, Illinois, United States of America
- Desert Storm MemorialSightseeing · Desert Storm Memorial, Walnut Street, Cairo, IL 62914, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Cairo
May - Oct
Location
Cairo, IL, United States of America
Cairo, IL, United States of America
37.0058° N, 89.1772° W
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