With the 2024 total solar eclipse fast approaching, we wanted to make sure you know where to go for the best view to see the highly anticipated phenomenon.
The total solar eclipse will be on April 8, 2024, and will sweep across many states across the nation, including southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.
Here is a growing list of where you can find a viewing location, along with planned activities.
ILLINOIS
Alto Pass
- at area business in and around Alto Pass.
Belknap
- Ìý- 930 Sunflower Lane
- - 930 Sunflower Lane
Bonnie
- , April 6-8
Benton
- - April 6 - 8
- - April 5 - 8
Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival runs all weekend starting Friday April 5, 2024, through Monday, April 8,…
-SIU will feature a variety of events leading up to the moment of totality. The campus will experience a totality of 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
- - April 5 - 8
- - April 7 - 8
- - April 7 - 8
- - April 7, 7 p.m.
- - Morris LibraryÂ
You can find shirts and other eclipse items by visiting .
- Ìý- 724 Playport Rd. - 618-364-2304
Cobden
Creal Springs
- Girl Friday Designs - 20 oz. tumblers available at [email protected] or text 618-694-3658
Crossville
- Ìý-
De Soto
- - 253 Ween Road - Eclipse candles available
Golconda
- - 982 IL-146
- TK Ranch Campground - 584 Lusk Rd. - 618-922-3925
Goreville
- - 90 Goreville Road
Grand Tower
- - Activities, music with Route 3 Gamblers, merchandise and fun - Front Street on April 8
- Devils Backbone Park - Open throughout the weekend with music.
Grayville
Ina
- - Various eclipse shirts available - 618-231-3980
Makanda
- - 235 Giant City Road
- - April 6 - 8
- viewing and activities - April 5 - 9
- - Activities, Music and More April 6 - 8
Marion
- Ìý- Thrillville Thrillbillies - Mtn Dew Park
Metropolis
- - 1308 E. 5th Street
METROPOLIS, Ill. -- Are you ready for the total solar eclipse? Superman is!
Mt. Vernon
- , including a Classical Music Concert, Sun, Moon and Art event, Celestial Science Presentation and Total Eclipse Party.
Nason
Pinckneyville
- by Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Company
Vienna
- at the Vienna City Park, April 6-8
West Frankfort
- Ìý- April 8 at 11 a.m.
MISSOURI
Altenburg
- Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum - 75 Church Street
- Saxony Hills Brewery - 303 Maple St.Â
Arcadia Valley
- Ìý- April 7 - 8
- - April 7
- AV Bike Club - Ìý- April 7
Brazeau
- Hemman Winery - 13022 Highway C
Benton
Burfordville
- Arts Council of Southeast Missouri -
- Ìý- Fly In specials and camping space for pilots, free snacks, water and protective eclipse glasses and more!
Commerce
Doniphan
Friedheim
-The community of Jackson will experience a totality for 4 minutes and 9.6 seconds.
Uptown Jackson
- ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Draw 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Lucky Suns 1 p.m.
- German Cook
- Stockard's Cajun Shack
- Uptown Locations
Brookside Park (Jackson)
- Chris Welch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Mark & Doug Rees 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Smoke Shack BBQ
- Curly's Kitchen
- T-Ravs (Drinks only)
Kennett
Malden
- 's Totality A Block Party
Marble Hill
- - April 5 - 6
Perryville
- Missouri's National Veterans Memorial - 1172 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
- Perryville Regional Airport - 1856 Highway H
- Perry Park Center - Perryville City Park - 800 City Park Drive
- Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex - 1238 Star St.
Events
- - April 6 - 8
- Hear the Eclipse - Perryville Fire Station 2Â
- Perryville Optimist Club -
- - April 7
Events
April 5
- - Fireworks
- Opry at the
- Night Golf at
April 6
April 7
- Jeff Foxworthy -
April 8
- - Tom Akers
- - Hosted by Chaonia Landing
- - 3581 N. Westwood Blvd.
Viewing Locations
- Poplar Bluff High School Football Field � Main Viewing Location
- Ray Clinton Park
- Bricks Off Road Park
- Poplar Bluff Airport
- Wiseman Park
- Three Rivers College
- Black River Coliseum Parking Lot
- Wappapello Lake Visitors Center
- Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park
- Poplar Bluff Junior High School
- Mansion Mall
- Valley Plaza
- Bluff Square
- Fellowship General Baptist Church
- First Baptist Church
- Grace Christian Fellowship
- The Bluff Church
- Mt Calvary Power House Church
- New Covenant Fellowship
- Palace of Praise
- Larry Hillis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
- ALL Poplar Bluff Parks
Sikeston
