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About Us

Dining

3-D display of various finger food desserts

Enjoy a complimentary plated breakfast of pastries, fresh fruit, entree, and a variety of drinks. The parlor is available in the afternoon for guests to relax with a book, beverage, and a variety of snacks. We can cater a brunch, reception, or dinner in casual gourmet style. Rent the entire Mansion for a family event, and ask about a special dinner for you and your guests. Prices for meals depend upon menu and number of guests. We do offer first person murder mystery dinners on the third weekend of each month. Call for details.

Amenities

We offer a variety of amenities to make your stay with us a comfortable one. Free WiFi, ROKU streaming TV, private baths, and a spa tub are waiting. Guest areas include an I-Forgot amenities chest, small refrigerator, microwave, triple-filtered water, cups, plates. stemware, and flatware. Our parlor, garden deck & wedding chapel are available for your events. We will have limited ADA-wheelchair accessibility by September, 2019. Ask about our carriage tours of historic Metropolis.

Official Home of Superman

Metropolis, Illinois was designated the official home of Superman in 1977. Our favorite son has been celebrated with an annual festival ever since. Stay at our B&B. Take in the sights and see the celebrities during Superman days and the new Fall Back to Metropolis superhero event. Use our wedding venues, or get married in front of the Superman statue. Archery tournaments, wine tours, fall encampment, hiking, hunting, even SCUBA. There are so many things to see and do here in Southern Illinois.

Wedding Packages

Price List: Call (618) 524-5328 for details

We can do small to medium size weddings. Costs depend upon number of guests and use of facilities.

Simply in Love - Just the Two of Us

$150 - $250

Use of Chapel for one hour, Grounds available for pictures, 10 guests or less

River Romance

$350

Use of Chapel for up to two hours, music, Grounds available for pictures, 10-15 guests

Sweethearts' Choice

$550

Use of Chapel for up to three hours, Music, Grounds and Mansion public rooms available for pictures, 16-25 guests.

Victorian Elegance

$850

Use of Chapel for up to five hours, Music, Grounds and the Mansion public rooms available for pictures, 26-50 guests. One night stay in Jacuzzi suite, and plated three course breakfast.

Package Options

All packages are customizable to make your day uniquely special and stress free. We can make your dreams come true and remain respectful of your budget.

Minister

$75

We work with Nondenominational and Religious Officiants. If you need a minister, we will help you find one.

Photographer

$125 +

We have several photographers in our contacts list. Prices vary depending upon time allotments, location shoots, video and still images.

Honeymoon/Dressing Room Suite

$125

Whether you need a place to dress and relax before the ceremony, or you desire a comfortable honeymoon suite afterwards, you can add a room to any package.

Additional Options

TBD

Wedding Coordination, Carriage Service, Guest Book and Pen, Floral Packages, champagne or wine, wedding favors, nosegays and corsages, mood and wedding music, Lodging for Wedding Party, Reception dinners-cake cutting, Local Catering, Full Day Mansion Rental, Unity Candle/Sand Ceremony, Chapel and Grounds Decoration Packages are available. Call and plan your details!

Bridal Expo Special

$3000

Limited Time Offer! Call and request the Expo Special between Feb 01 and Apr 15, 2020 and receive: Wedding coordination service, whole house B&B rental for you and 10 guests, a finger foods reception for up to 50 guests, minister and photographer for up to 2 hours, cake cutting ceremony, full day use of the Mansion-chapel-grounds, carriage service, music, in-room floral arrangement and champagne. Other options may be added such as a 3-course rehearsal or reception dinner for additional costs1

We can do location weddings within 50 miles, too.

Activities and Packages

Hiking/Biking Trails

Southern Illinois mixed hardwoods in the fall

Riverview Mansion is minutes away from six state parks and the Shawnee Forest. Whether you enjoy footing it or rolling it, the Southern Illinois region offers some of the best short, medium, and long scenic trails in Amertica.

Winery and Brewery Tours

Southern Illinois and Northwestern Kentucky enjoy a rich viticulture. There are 12 wineries - breweries within an hour of Riverview Mansion. Purple Toad, Hog Hollow, Blue Sky, Rustle Hill, Big Muddy are some of them. Come and taste.

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Murder Mystery Dinners

Invitation for Death By Chocolate mystery dinner.

Our 2.5 hour dinners feature a 4 course, casual gourmet meal, and a 1st person mystery to solve. Dinners need 6+ guests at a cost of $35 a person, or $175/night if you want the full B&B experience. Check the Events below for dates, or plan a private party. Call for reservations and details.

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Hike and Bike Package

Old trestle bridge on the Tunnel Hill trail.

We recommend a two night stay if you want to do a medium or long trail. Fort Massac is 17 miles, Tunnel Hill is 55 miles. There are dozens of trails and hundreds of miles to choose from in the Shawnee Forest. We offer a room, maps, drop off and pick up service to your trailhead, bike usage, and a trail snack for $175 plus tax per night. All of our other amenities are included.

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Wine Tour Package

White and red grape vines at Alto Pass Vineyard.

We offer up to four guests a six hour a day maximum, three to six stop road-trip of Southern Illinois wineries. We suggest a two night stay if you want to leisurely visit all six. Bring extra cash or plastic as some wineries charge for their tours and tastings. We offer a room, itinerary planning, and package handling for $175 plus tax per night plus an additional $50 per hour donation for tour time up to six hours. All of our other amenities are included.

Watersports, Hunting/Fishing

Canoeing the Cache River Basin cypress swamp.

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure for watersports and outdoorsmen. Most area lakes have marinas that rent watercraft, or bring your own. We have telescopes for wildlife viewing. We offer a room, drop off & pick up service to your spot, a midday snack, freezer for game, and a list of local processors for $180 plus tax per night. Archers and muzzle loaders receive a 15% discount. All of our other amenities are included.