Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle, Grand Prairie Travel Guide

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A towering testament to Americana in Collinsville, Illinois, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle is a beloved roadside attraction and historic landmark.

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The World's Largest Catsup Bottle is a roadside attraction in Collinsville, Illinois, a whimsical water tower shaped like a catsup bottle. Built in 1949 for the Brooks catsup plant, it stands 170 feet tall and has become a beloved landmark and symbol of Americana.

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800 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234, US
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle.

Visit during the annual Catsup Bottle Festival in July for live entertainment, a car show, and quirky contests.
Stop by the adjacent Black Friday Liquidators warehouse to visit their store.
Take photos from different angles to capture the bottle's unique architecture and towering presence.

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Getting There

Driving

The World's Largest Catsup Bottle is located at 800 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL, just south of downtown. From I-55/70, take exit 159 for IL-159 South. The bottle will be on your right. Limited parking is available directly underneath the bottle and across the street. There are no parking fees.
Public Transport

Madison County Transit (MCT) offers a Micro service in Collinsville, providing flexible rides within the Collinsville zone. Use the MCT Micro app to book a ride to the Catsup Bottle. Single rides are typically around $3. Alternatively, the Senior Citizen and Disabled Shuttle Bus provides free transportation to residents of Collinsville who are 55 years of age or older, or disabled residents of any age.
Ride Share

Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available in Collinsville. A ride from downtown Collinsville to the Catsup Bottle will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on demand and the specific service.

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The World's Largest Catsup Bottle is a quirky and iconic roadside attraction located in Collinsville, Illinois. Constructed in 1949 as a water tower for the G.S. Suppiger Company, which bottled Brooks catsup, the giant bottle reflects mid-20th century roadside Americana.The bottle stands 170 feet tall and could hold 100,000 gallons of water. In 2002, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The surrounding area offers ample photo opportunities, allowing visitors to capture the unique architecture and Americana vibe.Though the catsup plant no longer operates, the bottle remains a treasured landmark, drawing tourists from all over. The Catsup Bottle Preservation Group was formed in 1993 when the tower's future was in jeopardy. The group raised $80,000 to restore the bottle in 1995. Every year since 1998, Collinsville has celebrated the landmark with a festival.