Pere Marquette State Park
"Jerseyville locals often visit for fishing, horseback riding, and family gatherings in the park’s scenic picnic areas."
Pere Marquette State Park features sweeping vistas of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, dramatic limestone bluffs, and miles of multi-use trails. It’s a premier destination for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and birdwatching, especially bald eagle viewing in winter.
Iliniwek Village State Historic Site
"Jerseyville travelers may visit for a relaxed drive and a chance to explore the Mississippi floodplain. The site is especially appealing to those interested in local heritage and wildlife."
Iliniwek Village State Historic Site protects an important archaeological and cultural landscape associated with Native American history in eastern Missouri. The site offers a peaceful setting for reflection, birdwatching, and learning about the region's early inhabitants.