Metropolis, IL

united states

Metropolis sits along the Ohio River in southern Illinois, right across from Paducah, Kentucky. Take I-24 to Exit 45 for the quickest route from Nashville or St. Louis. US Route 45 runs north-south through town, while Route 145 heads east toward Kentucky Lake. The humid subtropical climate brings hot summers and mild winters to this river valley location. The city claims to be Superman's official hometown, featuring a 15-foot bronze statue in Superman Square downtown.