Tourism / Attractions

World Shooting and Recreational ComplexWRSC Website
Governor Pat Quinn and Director Marc Miller are proud to bring you the premiere World Shooting and Recreational Complex.,This unique site is located in Southern Illinois near the City of Sparta, close to three airports and less than 50 miles from three metropolitan area including St. Louis, MO.,Visitors will have access to a variety of amenities from quaint local restaurants and shops to the bustling activities of the St. Louis area.
World Shooting and Recreational Complex
1 Main Event Lane, Suite 510
Sparta, Illinois 62286
618-295-2700
MISSELHORN ART GALLERYMisselhorn Website
The Misselhorn Art Gallery is located at 611 West Second Street in the old Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Depot in Sparta, Illinois. The gallery features over 2000 original works by the late Roscoe Misselhorn. Misselhorn was a local artist who gained fame through his sketches of Illinois and Missouri historical locations. He was often called the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest.
Located at the old G.M.&O. Depot
611 W. Second St.
Sparta, IL 62286
Interested in exhibiting with us? Call (618) 443-4438 or (618) 317-2552.
LODGING AND DINING IN SPARTA
The City of Sparta includes many options
for lodging during your stay, including
the Holiday Inn Express, the Briarwood Inn,
and the Sparta Motel!
Holiday Inn Express
1301 N. Market
618-443-6020
Briarwood Inn
1775 N. Market
618-443-4526
Sparta Motel
700 S. St. Louis
618-443-3614
No need to worry about going hungry during your time in Sparta! The city is proud to be the host of many local eateries offering hometown tastes at reasonable prices, most with locally sourced produce and meats; as well as fast-food chain establishments and locally owned delis for grubbing on the go!