Locally owned eateries abound in Metropolis. From elegant cuisine to the best burger you ever put in your mouth, Metropolis will satisfy your craving for great food. From celebrating Superman to bringing our rich history to life, Metropolis is a fun place to be. Even if you aren't visiting for an event, there is always something fun for visitors of all ages. In this exclusive video, find out how Krypton's "Liquid Geo" display tech was designed and brought to life.
Topics Superman Photography. Superman almost got nothing to do. He sits around all day. Actually, Superman stands around all day, with a clenched jaw, feet high in front of the Massac County Courthouse.
Of course, Metropolis, Illinois was around long before Superman, which was founded in to be exact. But those illusions of grandeur never materialized. Factories closed, people moved away, and by the early s, Metropolis was anything but. DC Comics signed off on the idea — and so did the Illinois legislature.
Longtime resident Sue Barfield said the idea was kryptonite to some folks. Yes, it's Superman, strange visitor from another planet. They renamed their town paper after the Daily Planet and put together plans for a massive Superman theme park that would include a "Voyage to Krypton" ride, a Bizarro Playground, and an Interplanetary Zoo.
But faster than a speeding bullet, those plans were derailed by tourism Kryptonite: the gas crisis and economic crash of the mids. The orphaned "Last Son of Krypton" finally has a place to call home. Nevertheless, seekers for truth, justice, and the American way still flock to this Smallville-sized burg, especially during the Superman Celebration event held every June.
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