Godfrey

Godfrey. Blooming with possibilities. Scenic vistas, blossoming fields, soaring eagles and a rich history lure visitors off the main stretch of the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to discover Godfrey during every season of the year. The beauty of the bluff region can be best experienced walking along during the trails of the John M. Olin Nature Preserve and Kemp and Cora Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary at The Nature Institute. Wildlife roam free within this oasis of restoration and protection for the hundreds of species of native plants and more than (unreadable) species of nesting and migratory birds, including the American Bald Eagle., The change of the seasons bloom and fade in everlasting beauty at the Monticello Sculpture Gardens on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. Monumental bronze sculptures grace the campus, surrounding by fountains, a lily pond and the Missouri Botanical Garden's Signature Gardens. Summer crops fade into fall fun at the Great Godfrey Maze located in Glazebrook Park. Each September and October, the park is transformed into an a-maze-ing adventure for all ages as visitors wind their way through a one mile maze cut into a 7-acre cornfield., Though you may lose your way in the corn, the historic landmarks of Godfrey will always get you back on track. Built in 1854, the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On the edge of town, the Lindbergh Relay Station was used as a layover for Charles Lindbergh along his St. Louis to Chicago mail delivery route in the 1920s. , Points of Interest, 1) Lindbergh Relay Station , This small structure was built by Charles Lindbergh in the mid 1920s and used to store supplies during his mail deliveries between St. Louis and Chicago. , 2) Lewis and Clark Community College , Benjamin Godfrey Chapel , The Benjamin Godfrey Chapel is one of only six churches outside of the northeastern United States that are authentic copies of New England architecture. , Sacagawea Statue , This beautiful bronze sculpture graces the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. The piece was crafted by Glenna Goodacre, who designed the image of Sacagawea on the one dollar coin. , Signature Gardens , Tucked away on the campus, the gardens showcase the incredible landscapes, beautiful sculptures and historic architecture that were once Monticello Seminary. , 3) Glazebrook Park , Get lost in Godfrey each fall at the Great Godfrey Maze found in Glazebrook Park. During every season of the year, residents visit the park for recreation, walking trails, festivals and fun. , 4) La Vista Park and Trail , Hikers looking for a challenge will find it on the one-mile LaVista Trail. Though it is a steep climb, the trail crosses a beautiful wooded area between the Great River Road and La Vista Park on Illinois Route 3. , 5) Olin Nature Preserve , The Nature Institute , With more than 300 acres of land, the preserve has five miles of trails to explore. Sitting adjacent to the preserve, the Kemp and Cora Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary features a .75 mile interpretive grassland bird trail lopping through the sanctuary with a view of the 150 native plant species of the prairie.