Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

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OFFICIAL
Southernmost VISITOR
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Illinois B U R E A U GUIDE
2 014
Seeing is Believing
Serving the Counties of Alexander, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union
Your Guide to
Events & Festivals
Outdoor Recreation
Accommodations & More
in Southernmost Illinois
Family Farm
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1-800-C-It-Here
www.southernmostillinois.com
The Village of COBDEN
Alligator & The Blue Fox
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Wine accessories, unique gifts, and local art.
111 Oak St • (618) 893-2900
www.alligatorandthebluefox.com
7
anthill gallery
& vintage curiosities
Cobden Civic Industrial
Foundation
8
Cobden Community &
Business Association
5
Fuzzy’s Tavern
106 N. Front St • (618) 893-2814
Mon - Thurs 12pm-12am; Fri & Sat 12pm-1am;
Sun 12pm-12am
PO Box 11
www.visitcobden.com
www.facebook.com/CobdenCBA
Bison Bluff Farms
Flamm Orchards
Strawberries, Peaches and Apples
8760 Old Highway 51 N • (618) 893-4241
May - Nov 9am-6pm Seven Days a Week
PO Box 346 • (618) 303-0801
1565 Bethel Church Rd
Call (618) 521-5102 for appointment
Clifton Howell. www.BisonBluff.com
Fir-Sure Tropical Foliage
Interior Plant Service, Sales, Leasing & Maintenance
100 N. Front St • (618) 893-4439
866 Mountain Glen Rd • (618) 833-5807
www.winetrailcabins.com
Featuring 75 artists from Southern Illinois and
across the U.S.
102 N. Front St • (618) 893-3100
Wed-Sat 11am to 5pm; Sun Noon to 4pm
www.anthillgallery.com
9
Cobden Village Hall
112 E. Maple St • (618) 893-2425
www.cobdenil.com Visitor Information.
Health Promoting
Massage by Cherry
Reflexology by Chuck
111 S. Appleknocker Dr • (618) 559-6302
IMC Technology Learning Building, back (west) door
www.healthpromoting.massagetherapy.com
www.facebook.com/massagebycherry
W. Poplar
S. Applekno
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W. Hickory
Look us up on the web!
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Anna 5.4 miles
Jonesboro 7 miles
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E. Maple
S. Front
S. Walker
N. Centennial
.9 miles
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4.3 miles on
Kaolin Rd
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Bell Hill Rd.
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Alto Pass 5 miles
Makanda 9 miles
Carbondale 15.7 miles
Murphysboro 19.5 miles
Joseph
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N. Front
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N. Walker
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Skyline Dr
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3.4 miles
Lingle
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E. Ash
S. Jefferson Rd.
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Mountain Glen
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5.7 miles on
Wing Hill left on
Bethel Church
Wing Hill Rd.
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Old Hwy 51
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www.cobdenil.com
Vines Rd.
5.2 miles on
Wing Hill
14
4 miles
on Water
Valley
Located in the Heart of the
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail!
10 Historic
Bell Hill B&B
The most magnificent view in Southern IL!
333 E. Poplar St/Bell Hill Rd
(618) 697-0326 julia@historicbellhill.com
Reserve Online www.historicbellhill.com
11 Likkit's
Ice Cream & BBQ
Call in for daily and weekly specials.
220 S. Front St, Suite B • (618) 893-1023
12 Lincoln
Heritage Winery
772 Kaolin Rd • (618) 833-3783
Wed-Thurs 12-6pm; Fri - Sun 12-7pm
www.lincolnheritagewinery.com
www.facebook.com/lincolnheritagewine
Lisa Tomazzoli Realtor
of Linda Lence Real Estate
C (618) 559-0109 • O (618) 833-5599
lisa@lindalence.com • www.lindalence.com
13 The
Old Feed Store
Event Center
111 N Appleknocker Dr • (618) 614-2732
The Old Feed Store
www.theoldfeedstore.com
14 Owl
Creek Vineyard
Genuine Wine Experience, Café & Local Musicians
2655 Water Valley Rd • (618) 893-2557
Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 12-6pm; Sat
10am-6pm; Sun 12-6pm
www.owlcreekvineyard.com
15 Packrats
Paradise
Antique Mall Antiques, collectibles,
local art, flea market & so much more!
220 S. Front St • (618) 893-1023
Wed-Sun 11am-8pm
16 Palace
Pizzeria Pizza, Subs, Gyros,
Full Bar, Local Wines, Live Music & Karoake
215 N. Appleknocker Dr • (618) 893-4415
Wed-Sun Open 4pm
17 Phases
Beauty Salon
All Styles for Men, Women, and Children; Tanning
109 S. Appleknocker Dr • (618) 893-4917
Tues & Thurs 8am-7pm; Wed Noon-7pm; Fri
8am-6pm; Sat by appointment.
18 Rossi's
Mart
2014
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Fuel, Hot Food, Local Wine & Convenience Store
200 N. Front St • (618) 893-2515
Sun- Thurs 5am-10pm; Fri & Sat 5am-12am
Shawnee Shuttle
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Tours
(618) 201-4841
www.shawneeshuttle.com
19 Skyline View
Cabins
2625 Skyline Dr, Alto Pass
(618) 893-1483, (618) 534-9413
www.skylineviewcabins.com
20 Southpass
Beads
For All Your Beading Needs
203 E. Ash St • (618) 893-6170
Beader's Night Out: Thurs 6-8pm; Reg Hours: Thurs
12-8pm; Fri 12-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
www.southpassbeads.etsy.com
21 Starview Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Rd • (618) 893-9463
Mon-Thurs 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-7pm;
Sat 10am -8pm; Sun Noon-7pm
www.starviewvineyards.com
22 Union
Co. Museum
& General Store
Features Anna Pottery, Native American
Artifacts, Local History and Genealogy. Resale
shop features collectibles, decorative items, etc.
117 S. Appleknocker Dr
(618) 893-2865; (618) 893-2567
Sat & Sun 1-5pm & by appointment
23 Wine
Trail Antiques
201 S. Jefferson Rd • (618) 893-4800
Call for appointment (618) 924-3100
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm.
Sun 12-4pm. Entrance: Turn off Old Hwy 51
24 Yellow
Moon Café
110 N. Front St • (618) 893-CAFE
Wed-Fri 10am-2pm; Fri 6pm-close;
Sat 10am-close; Closed Sun, Mon & Tues
www.yellowmooncafe.com
25 Yellow
Rose Craft Boutique
Illinois-made products, gourmet treats, and
womens' accessories.
408 S. Jefferson Rd • (618) 614-2815
Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Sun Noon-6pm
photo by Phillip Wittke
March 1
Union County Museum
Re-opens from winter closure.
117 S. Appleknocker
April 19
River-to-River Relay
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May 3
Cobden Spring
Community Yard Sale
Yard sales held throughout the village.
May - October
Cobden People's Market
S. Front St., south of Cobden Laundry
Weekly Saturday market featuring locally
grown and made products.
June 21
Hello Neighbor Festival
August 1 & 2
Cobden Peach Festival
Cobden Village Park
Date T.B.A.
P'urpepecha & Hispanic
Cultural Event
Cobden Village Park
Celebration of P'urhepecha and
hispanic culture with ethnic dancing,
food and other activities.
October 4
Fall Fest Car Show &
Fall Community Yard Sale
Southern Counties Auto Unlimited
Car Show and other activities.
October 11
Union County Colorfest
Cobden Village Park
November 16 - December 7
Christmas Bazaar at Union
County Museum
117 S. Appleknocker
December 6
Christmas in the Village
Open houses, bazaars and holdiay
activities.
This Ad © 2014 ThomaS PuBlIShInG
Spotlights
This guide is full of reasons to visit Southernmost
Illinois. Discover the scenic Shawnee National Forest,
our state parks, historical attractions, unique shops,
fabulous restaurants, and riverboat casino action.
Hometown Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Deer Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cache River Wetland Center . . . . . . . .14
The Tour De Shawnee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Shawnee National Forest Chart . . . . .23
Scenic Byways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Outdoor Opportunities
for the Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Golconda Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Zipping through the Shawnee . . . . . .35
Illinois Wine Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Southern Ilinois Breweries . . . . . . . . . .44
Superman Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fort Massac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
There's lodging for every taste: cozy bed and
breakfasts, convenient and comfortable motels
and hotels, plentiful camp sites and deluxe cabins.
You're invited to visit us anytime throughout the
year. It's easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24.
We're less than three hours from St. Louis, Memphis,
Nashville, or Evansville.
We are eager to assist you in any way to make your
stay in Southernmost Illinois memorable!
Sincerely,
Cindy Cain
Cindy Cain, Executive Director
Southernmost Illinois
Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 378, Anna, IL 62906
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Staff:
Cindy Cain, Executive Director; Carol Hoffman, Sales Manager
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Board of Directors:
Paul Broadway, Barb Bush, Evelyn Caldwell, Todd Carr,
Andrea Dahmer, Dixie Dart, Dean Doctorman, Wesley Donithan,
Candy Eastwood, Jim Goddard, Ken Goodbread, Jim Hambrick,
Dorothy Lada, Micah Merrill, Phil Morris, Pam Murphy,
Tim Pohlman, Angie Sivori, Jim Temple, Sharon Tuttle,
Brenda Webb, Clyde Wills
The Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau is a non-profit corporation
funded by hotel/motel tax and private contributions. The Bureau's mission
is to promote southernmost Illinois to overnight visitors. The bureau
encompasses the following eight counties: Alexander, Hardin, Jackson,
Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union.
Southernmost
Illinois TB OU UR RE I AS MU
Seeing is Believing
2014 Southernmost Illinois Visitor’s Guide Designed & Published by:
Thomas Publishing, 701 W. Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-2799; thomaspublishing@earthlink.net
Content lists provided by Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau. Spotlight
articles provided by Thomas Publishing unless otherwise credited. Photos
by Thomas Publishing, the Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau, the
Metropolis Tourism Commission, and the Ohio River Scenic Byway unless
otherwise credited.
Contents 2 0 1 4
Dear Reader,
Listings
Seasonal Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Things to Do
Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . 17-22
Outdoor Adventure . . . . . . . . . 27-31
Places to Visit
Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-49
Museums, Historic Sites
& Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-57
Where to Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-61
Where to Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-65
Where to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-70
Master Map . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Shuttles & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
OFFICIAL
Southernmost VISITOR
Illinois TB OU UR RE I AS MU GUIDE
Seeing is Believing
2 014
Serving the Counties of Alexander, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union
Your Guide to
Events & Festivals
Outdoor Recreation
Accommodations & More
in Southernmost Illinois
Family Farm
On the Cover: Cedar Lake by Jan Sundberg;
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market; Tunnel
Hill Trail; Fort Massac Encampment.
Fun!
Cycling the
Tunnel Hill
Trail
The Annual Fort Massac Encampment
1-800-C-It-Here
Send your calendar events for the 2015
Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide by
November 1, 2014 to
carol@southernmostillinois.com
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©2014 Thomas Publishing
2014 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 5
Experience the scenic wonders
of the Illinois Ozarks
Plan a visit now at illinoisozarks.com
Photo By: Rick Street
Lodging
Cave-In-Rock
State Park Lodge
Pleasant View Lodging
The Rock Inn Motel
River Rose Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Cave-In-Rock.618-289-4545
caveinrockkaylors.com
CaveinRock.618-926-6112
therockinnmotel.com
Arrowhead Lodge
Elizabethtown.618-287-8811
riveroseinn.com
Shawnee Home Place
jrhaney@shawneelink.com
shawneehomeplace.com
Cedar Hill River Resort
Timber Ridge Outpost
& Cabins
Elizabethtown
618-287-6001.217-652-4257
cedarhillriverresort.com
This Advertisement © 20013 THOMAS PUBLISHING
pleasantviewlodging.com
The Grand Rose Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
therosehotelbb.com
Karber'sRidge.618-264-9091
TimberRidgeOutpost.com
Hilltop Hideaway
Herod.618-527-6171.618-841-4008
hilltophideawaylogcabinresort.com
Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins
Karber’sRidge.618-264-6036
rimrocksdogwoodcabins.com
For more information, call at 618-287-4333
or email info@illinoisozarks.com
Attractions & Activities
Attractions and activities in area include hiking, fishing, hunting,
swimming, biking, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing
and an abundance of beautiful scenery:
•AmericanDiscoveryTrail
•AmericanFluoriteMuseum
•BellSmithSprings
•BurdenFalls
•CacheRiverRefuge
•CampCadiz
•Cave-in-RockStatePark
•ChiefTecumsehMemorial
•DixonSpringsStatePark
•FortMassacStatePark
•GardenoftheGods
•IronFurnace
•KyAmishCountry
•KyMantleRock
•LakeGlendale
•LakeTecumseh
•LuskCreek
•MillstoneBluff
•OhioRiverFreeFerry
•OhioRiverScenicByway
•OldShawneetown
•OldSlaveHouse
•OldStoneFace
•OneHorseGap
•PaducahRiverfront
•PioneerVillageHarrisburg
•PoundsHollowLake
•RimRockTrail
•RivertoRiverTrail
•RoseHotelHistoricSite
•RosiclareRiverWalk
•SalineCountyStatePark
•SandCave
•ShawneeHillsScenicByway
•ShawneeNationalForest
•TowerRock
•TrailofTears
•TunnelHillBikeTrail
•WhoopieCatLake
•WilliamsHill
JANUARY
11 Massiac Marines, French and
Indian War period reenactors present
a living history program at Fort Massac,
Metropolis. 10am - 4pm. 618-524-9321
17-19 Winter renewal Eco Yoga
Retreat. 4 yoga sessions, meditation, outdoor adventures, healthy seasonal food
and more on the grounds of Touch of
Nature. 618-453-1121
18 Care and Feeding of Birds, Cache
River Wetlands Center. 1pm-3pm. Learn
how to make a homemade feeder, what
types of food are favored by birds, and
discover what nesting box designs are
preferred by different species. Guests
will also have the opportunity to construct a nesting box to take home for
themselves.618-657-2064
24 BLEND, Acappella Doo Wop, 50’s at its
best! 6 pm: Dinner and Show at Anna Arts
Center, 125 W. Davie St. Anna. Call 618697-0009 for reservations at $15 each.
FEBRUARY
1 Southern Illinois Spinners and
Weavers Guild in the visitor center at Ft
Massac State Park, Metropolis. 10 to 3:30
Spinners and Weavers are welcome to
participate. 618-524-9321
6 Movie Night, Cache River Wetlands
Center. 7pm-9pm. Movies about nature
will provide viewers of all ages with an
opportunity to learn about the outside world. This month’s showing will
be What Plants Talk About. AmeriCorps
members will hold a short discussion
about the movie following the showing.
618-634-2231
7-9 Civil War Weekend, at Anna Arts
Center, 125 W. Davie St. Anna. Fri is P.A.S.T.’s
7th Annual Lincoln Legacy Dinner at 6, call
618-833-8745 for reservations-$25 each.
Sat & Sun speakers on various topics to
include: battles, photography, steamboats
during the Civil War, historic storytelling, authentic period music, art, food, and
reenactors. Bus tour “Following Lincoln’s
Footprints”. 618-833-8745 for reservations $10 each. 618-833-6525 for information.
8 Massiac Marines, French and Indian
War period reenactors present a living history program in Fort Massac,
Metropolis. 10 to 4. 618-524-9321
22 Butterflies, Cache River Wetlands
Center, 1pm. Prepare for the coming
out of butterflies in the spring by learning to identify some common butterflies and their caterpillars/larva. Also
receive information on flower garden
food plants for the larva as well as flowering plants rich in nectar for the adult
butterflies. 618-657-2064
22 Metropolis Wine Festival, Harrah’s
Event Center, Metropolis. Live entertainment from Big Time Dueling Pianos act.
7:30pm to 11pm, $15 which includes a
souvenir glass and 5 tasting tickets.
22 -23 Maple Festival at Touch of
Nature. Learn the process and history of making maple syrup while enjoying a home cooked pancake breakfast.
618-453-1121
MARCH
1 Southern Illinois Spinners and
Weavers Guild in the visitor center at Ft
Massac State Park. Spinners and Weavers
are welcome to participate. 618-524-9321
Fluorspar Festival, Rosiclaire, Hardin Co.
1- April 14 Hometown Teams Exhibit at
the Union County Museum, Cobden. Part
of the Museum on Main Street Program,
through the Smithsonian Institutuion
Traveling Exhibition Service. Exhibit available during regular museum hours. Call
618-893-2865 or 618-893-2567 for more
information.
2 Living History at Fort Massac State
Park in Metropolis - 17th Regiment
United States Rangers: Whiteside
Company volunteers will present living
history program. 618-524-9321
Seasonal Events 2 0 1 4
Riverside Blues Festival, Murphysboro, Jackson Co.
2 Mardi Gras Party. Magnolia Manor,
2700 Washington Ave, Cairo. Brunch
includes champagne and live entertainment and house tour. $22 Reservations,
call 618-734-0201
Center. 7pm-9pm. Movies about nature
will provide viewers of all ages with an
opportunity to learn about the outside world. This month’s showing will
be The Private Life of Deer. AmeriCorps
members will hold a short discussion
about the movie following the showing.
618-634-2231
8-9 Living History at Fort Massac State
Park in Metropolis - Saturday 10am-4pm,
Sunday 10am-2pm. L’ecole du Soldat
or School of the Soldier will be held for
French troops at Fort Massac State Park.
French and Indian war period living historians from throughout the Midwest will
attend this two day training session. You
will see the Marines and the milice as they
learn the weapons, drills, marching, and
tactical maneuvers of the French military
in the 1750’s. Call 618-524-9321 for more
information. dnr.state.il.us/education/interprt/frtmass.htm
9 St Patrick’s Day Festival Downtown
Murphysboro, Events including 5K Run, &
Parade, Kid’s Fair, Arm Wrestling Tournament,
Dart Tournament, Craft Beer Tastings.
www.murphysborochamber.com
provide viewers of all ages with an opportunity to learn about the outside world. This
month’s showing will be Bees: Tales from the
Hive. AmeriCorps members will hold a short
discussion about the movie following the
showing. 618-634-2231
14 Historic St. Anne’s Soup & Dessert
Supper, 507 S. Main St., Anna. 5:30 p.m.,
casual attire. $5.00 per person. Parking behind
Stinson Library. 618-833-9441 for reservations.
15 Nature Note Cards, Cache River
Wetlands Center, 10am-12pm. Learn how to
use flowers and other plant parts collected
from trees, vines, and other natural items to
create personal note cards. Each participant
will have the opportunity to create two note
cards and envelopes. 618-657-2064
22 Aquatic Wonders, Cache River Wetlands
Center, 4pm-6pm. This presentation will focus
on aquatic invertebrates and the strange and
exciting adaptations they have developed to
live in a very special environment. This program will be presented by Mellissa Alexander.
For more information call Cypress Creek
National Wildlife Refuge at (618) 634-2231
APRIL
Center. 7pm-9pm. Movies about nature will
4-6 Anna Arts Center Spring Arts Festival,
Judged Art Exhibit, Paint the Town at Anna Arts
Center, 125 W. Davie St. Anna. Apr 5 – Paint
the Town Anna, 11am-3pm. Come transform
the asphalt parking lot into an outdoor canvas
for hundreds of people of all ages to gather
to Paint the Town. This is a unique community
art event. Come participate in the arts together, as families and individuals. The focus of the
event is the painting of four-foot squares on
the parking lot. To celebrate its 3nd season, the
event will offer 100 squares for painting; each
is a frame ready to receive the original work
of these artists. If it rains, the squares will be in
the Center Stage gallery building across the
street. 618-833-6525 for reservations at $15 per
square. Apr 6 - Art reception & awards, 2-4pm
5 Southern Illinois Spinners and Weavers
Guild in the visitor center at Ft Massac State
Park, Metropolis. Spinners and Weavers
are welcome to participate from 10 to 4.
618-524-9321
5 Johnson County Junque Jamboree,
Vienna town square. Shop for vintage, antique
1425 Skyline Drive • Cobden • (618) 893-6135
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Available for Special Event Booking
On the Shawnee Hills
Wine Trail
Saloon Hours: 4pm to 1am Mon-Fri; Noon-1am Sat & Sun
Kitchen Now Open
Campsites Availabl
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and other collectibles. 7AM to ? 618-658-2215.
5 5K Trail run at Touch of Nature.
618-453-1121
5 Breaking The Surface at Touch of
Nature. A community paddling event on
Little Grassy Lake. 618-453-1121.
8 Magnolia Manor Luncheon. 2700
Washington Ave, Cairo. Luncheon & house
tour, $22. Reservations: 618-734-0201
12 Massiac Marines, French and Indian War
period reenactors present a living history program in Fort Massac, Metropolis. 618-524-9321
12 “Pieces of the P.A.S.T.” Annual Quilt
Show and Table Settings. Anna Heights Baptist
Church, 100 Turner Ave, Anna. From 9am to
2pm. $5.00 for viewing, or $20.00 if Luncheon
and program included. 618-833-6589
12 River to River Relay (From Mississippi
River to Ohio River) Daylight to dusk. A road
race for teams of 8 runners, each runs 3 legs of
approx. 3 miles for a total distance of 80 miles.
www.river2river.net
12 Antique Tractor Show – Golconda.
Tractors from several surrounding states
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On the Shawnee Wine Trail
Live Music on Weekends
Available for Special Event
line Main Street, Tractor driving contests,
trophies, food. 618-683-5637
www.mainstreetgolconda.org
13 Palm Sunday Afternoon Service 2 p.m.
Step back in time and celebrate the true
meaning of Easter in the 1850’s Kornthal
church built by Austrian immigrants. Now on
National Register of Historic Places. Casual
dress. Three miles south of Jonesboro on
Hwy. 127. Church is open daily for viewing
from Easter through Thanksgiving weekend.
618-833-8745.
19 Easter Egg Hunt, Washington Park,
Metropolis, 10am. Easter Egg Hunt is free and
open to all children
19 Hummingbirds- Winged Jewels, Cache
River Wetlands Center, 1pm-3pm. Get ready for
the spring migration of hummingbirds by preparing your yard or garden for their arrival. The
right habitat will supply these jewels of the
sky with enough food resources and nesting
opportunities that they will make their home
in the neighborhood. Call 618-657-2064 for
more informaton
19-20 Living History at Fort Massac State
Park in Metropolis -10:00 to 4:00 The 81st
Illinois Volunteers will present a living history
program. 618-524-9321
20 Easter Sunrise Service Bald Knob
Mountain, Alto Pass. Annual Easter Service
held at the 111 foot Bald Knob Cross, music
& refreshments. 618-893-2344
www.baldknobcross.com
26 Quilter’s Luncheon, Golconda. Enjoy the
rich heritage of Quilting. Local family heirloom and new quilts are on display. With lunch
served on tables set with different themes and
table settings. 618-683-MAIN
26-27 Blue’s Junk & Primitives Spring
Market, Creal Springs, just off Rt 166, next to
the City Hall, from 9am to 5pm. Admission of
a canned good, or $1. 618-922-1130.
27 Blessing of the bikes, Bald Knob Cross
off Hwy. 127, Alto Pass, 6am to 7pm. Special
message at 1pm, roadkill stew & chili served at
2pm. 618-201-3229 www.baldknobcross.com
MAY
Center. 7pm-9pm. Movies about nature will
provide viewers of all ages with an opportunity to learn about the outside world. This
month’s showing will be The Secret World
of Bats. AmeriCorps members will hold a
short discussion about the movie follow-
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE
ing the showing. Call 618-634-2231 for more
information.
2 Southern Illinois Idol, Anna Arts Center,
125 W. Davie St, Anna. 6pm, Everyone is welcomed to enter the contest. The winner will
receive $100. Entry fee $10. The entry fee is a
donation to the Anna Arts Center Children’s
Theater. Call 618-697-0009 to enter or for more
information.
3 Community Wide Yard Sales. Cobden, IL.
618-893-2425 www.cobdenil.com
3-4 Makanda Spring Fest - Artists from the
area will have on display their finest works for
viewing and purchase. Live at the Makanda
pavilion and in the Rainmaker’s Garden with
Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues and various other
music by local bands, 11am to 6pm.
www.villageofmakanda.com
3 Kentucky Derby: Don your best hat and
watch the Kentucky Derby on the big screen
at Blue Sky Vineyard. Prizes and race tickets
will be given out. www.blueskyvineyard.com
Guild & Living History. Visitor center at Ft
Massac State Park. Spinners and Weavers welcome to participate. Also the 17th IL Territorial
Rangers, 1811-1814.
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Hometown Teams
was one of six Illinois
sites
chosen
for
Hometown Teams, the
Smithsonian’s newest
traveling exhibit. The
exhibit seeks to use
sports to reflect the
trials and triumphs of
the American experience that have shaped
the country’s national
character. All levels of
sports will be covered,
from professional match-ups to pick-up games on the local playground. The exhibition is national in theme and local in scope, with each site interpreting the exhibit to share their local history and sports heritage. One of the many unique stories
that will be showcased is the legendary 1964 run to the state basketball championship final by Cobden High School’s famous Appleknockers. The Illinois Humanities
Council will bring the exhibit to the Union County Museum w/Union County
Historical & Genealogy Society from March 1 - April 14. Visit the Illinois Humanities
Council’s website at www.prairie.org for additional information about Hometown
Teams. The museum is located at 117 N. Appleknocker Dr., Cobden.
4 Living History at Fort Massac, Metropolis.
The 17th Illinois Territorial Rangers, 1811-1814
reenactors present a living history program.
618-524-9321
10 Cache River Nature Fest, held at the Cache
River Wetland Center, 8885 St Rt 37, Cypress.
8am to 4pm. The event will showcase the areas’
rich bird life and wetland habitat. Activities
include guided field trips, canoe tours, live bird
demonstrations, and various exhibits. The Cache
River Wetland Center will be open throughout
the weekend and features a 12 minute video as
well as many interactive exhibits. 800-248-4373.
www.cacherivernaturefest.net
10 Blessing of the Cars, Bald Knob Cross off
Hwy. 127, Alto Pass. www.baldknobcross.com
10 Red, White and Blues Festival: Join
Blue Sky Vineyards for fine wines, live music,
delicious food and local artisans. Bring your
friends and family to the winery for a graduation celebration to remember.
www.blueskyvineayard.com
10 &11 Living History at Ft Massac,
Metropolis - The Massiac Marines will host a
weekend for French and Indian War period
living historians from all over the nation to
begin the campaign season. As in the 1750’s
these modern day warriors wait until the
weather is right to begin battling. Mock
battles and tactical operations.
16-17 Lusk Creek BBQ Festival downtown
Golconda. Bands, beer tent, teams competing
for awards. Pope Co. Historical Society. 618683-9702 or 618-683-main.
17 Pimlico Preakness: Watch the race on
the big screen at Blue Sky Vineyards, great
blues music and a chance to win great prizes
at the vineyard. www.blueskyvineyard.com
17 The Annual Tunnel Hill Rd. and
Goreville City Wide Yard Sale. Goreville.
618-995-2157
24 Riverside Art & Wine Festival – Riverside
Park, Murphysboro. 10 Illinois Wineries,
Dozens of Fine Arts Vendors, Food , Music.
$12 Advance / $15 Gate / $5 non-drinker / 21
and Over. www.murphysborochamber.com
24 Alto Pass Springfest - flea market, games
for the kids, and Veterans Salute.
24 Memorial Day Service (Pulaski Co)
Mounds City National Cemetery, 10am. This
elaborate service consists of the National
Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, lowering of
the Flag, Invocation, Civil War Re-enactors,
Guest Speakers, Laying of the Wreath,
Benediction, rifle and canon salute, and Taps.
618-748-9041
JUNE
7 Potter’s Church Car Show, Cave-in-Rock
www.hardincountyil.org
Park. Spinners and Weavers are welcome to
12-15 Superman Celebration, Uptown
Metropolis. Superman visits with fans from
around the world. Comic art gallery, fan films,
celebrity appearances, Superman Road Race,
Super Trek Bike Ride, kids games, live music,
$1000 costume contest, carnival and lots more.
Most events are free. 800-949-5740.
www.supermancelebration.net
period reenactors present a living history program in Fort Massac, Metropolis 618-524-9321
14 Hunters of the Night, Cache River
Wetlands Center, 1pm-3pm. Learn about the
different species of owls found in Illinois, and
other fascinating tidbits about these hunters of the night. Visitors will get to experience
these amazing creatures by touch, sound and
sight as we take a closer look at these birds of
prey. 618-657-2064
14 Garden Tour – Golconda. An afternoon
beginning with lectures and flower gardening tips from area nurseries, concluding with a
tour of some of the best local flower gardens.
Call 618-683-3825 for more informaton or
email admin@mainstreetgolconda.org.
15 Super Car Show, Cars and trucks are polished to perfection and fill Fort Massac State
Park for the popular show. Free. 800-949-5740
21 Bass Tournament – Golconda. Golconda
Marina on the Ohio River. 618-683-9006
21 Ohio River Sweep Fort Massac State Park,
Metropolis from 8:30 to noon. Clean up the
banks of the Ohio River, free T-shirt and lunch
to participants. 618-524-9321
24-26 Superman Classic Archery
Tournament Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife
Area, off US Hwy. 45, 11 miles north of
Metropolis. 3-D archery tournament for men,
women and children. 877-424-5025 www.
metropolistourism.com
BALD KNOB CofROSS
peace
Paver Project
The Paver Project is our ongoing fundraiser for improvements
to the Cross & Facilities. Paver Bricks will be displayed in a
reflection area for guests to view as they visit the Cross.
Thank you for your support.
— Bald Knob Cross Board of Directors
For information on purchasing a paver
brick visit: www.baldknobcross.com/paver
• First Easter Service was Held in 1959.
• The Cross was Completed in 1963 & Stands
111 ft Tall
• Complete Restoration was finished in 2009; New
Panels & Lighting Installed.
• You can see 3 states from the base of the structure
Join us 78th Annual Easter Sunrise Service • April 20, 2014
for our... 22nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes • April 29, 2014
The Cross is lit nightly. Check our events page online to schedule weddings,
church groups, family reunions, or any other events!
Emails us at: info@baldknobcross.com | For more information visit: www.baldknobcross.com
(618) 893-2344 | 3630 Bald Knob Road, Alto Pass, Illinois • Open 7 Days a Week-Sunrise to Sunset
27-29 ASA Pro/Am Archery Tournament
Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife Area, off US Hwy.
45, 11 miles north of Metropolis. 3-D archery
tournament for men, women and children.
Spectators free. www.asaarchery.com
26-Aug 3 Nine Day Trail Ride, near One
Horse Gap Lake. Horse riders come from all
over to enjoy the trails and camping in Pope
County. Activities for all ages, horse shows, riding competitions and music. 618-683-2105
28 Luau at Blue Sky Vineyard, Enjoy a
tropical getaway at our annual Blue Sky
Vineyard LUAU, complete with fire dancers,
best dressed & limbo competitions and more!
www.blueskyvineyard.com
26 Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail, Fort
Massac State Park in Metropolis. Bring your
rod and reel and enter to win cash during this
catfish tournament on the Ohio River. A kids
tournament will also be a held. Call 270-3956774, www.kingkatusa.com
JULY
4 Freedom Fest, Goreville park. Freedom Run/
Walk 5K Race, Parade at 4pm music & other
entertainment, BBQ and other food, fireworks
at 9pm. http://gorevillefreedomfest.com/
618-995-2157
4 Harrah’s/City of Metropolis Fireworks
Display begins at apx. 9pm over the Ohio River.
5 Eddyville 4th of July Celebration
618-672-4287
4-5 Heritage Festival & Duck Races on the
Ohio Elizabethtown. Fireman’s BBQ, Outdoor
play, pageant, quilt demonstrations, entertainment & Fireworks. www.hardincountyil.org
26 Macedonia Church BBQ - Famous BBQ,
fun for all. 1-618-949-3432
AUGUST
1-2 Cobden Peach Festival - Sponsored
by the Cobden Lions Club, features carnival rides and games, Peach Queen Contest,
homemade food and peach cobbler, 5K run/
walk and parade on Sat. Free admission.
618-893-2425
1-2 City of Golconda Yard Sale Weekend
618-683-6246
2 Hummingbird festival at Trail of Tears
State Forest, 3240 State Forest Rd. Jonesboro.
9am at the White Barn Visitor’s Center.
618/457-4836
5 Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Hwy. 127 Alto Pass. Peaches are here! Stop
in to see the summer bounty. Enjoy a peach
smoothie or a bottle of peach cider while picking up other seasonal produce. 618-893-2771
www.rendlemanorchards.com
2 Fred’s Dance Barn Reunion: Bring out
your favorite memorabilia from Fred’s and join
us at Blue Sky vineyard for a great reunion featuring live music, fine wine and food and of
course, old friends! www.blueskyvineyard.com
11-19 Massac County Youth Fair: Youth from
the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring
their best projects and livestock to show. The
Fair also features a horse show and greased
pig contest. The event is free and is held on
the Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County
High School. 618-524-7320.
9 Massiac Marines, French and Indian
War period reenactors present a living history program in Fort Massac, Metropolis.
618-524-9321
11-12 26th Annual Metropolis Farm
Toy Show, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday. Massac County Youth Fair Grounds,
4476 Korte Rd., Metropolis. Event is free, but
donations are accepted. Contact Tom Harris at
618-645-1162 for more information.
9 Johnson County Junque Jamboree,
Vienna town square. Shop for vintage, antique
and other collectibles. 7AM to ? 618-658-2215.
12 Magnolia Manor Bridge Luncheon.
2700 Washington Ave, Cairo. Luncheon
& house tour, $22. For reservations call
618-734-020.
23 Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Cache,
Cache River Wetlands Center/Heron Pond
Trailhead, 1pm- 4pm. Distinguish some of
the unique characteristics of snakes, turtles,
lizards, skinks, and more! Experience an up
close and personal interaction with reptiles
native to the southernmost Illinois region!
The program concludes with a hike to look
for cold-blooded creatures at Heron Pond.
618-657-2064
30 Pepper Fest - Darn Hot Peppers, Rancho
Bella Vista, 827 Vines Rd Cobden. 11am to
5pm, A favorite gathering for all chile heads
and hot pepper fans. Walk the pepper field
and see many varieties of hot peppers in
bloom, meet the vendors and see who makes
the best hot/spicy food, visit the Pepper Farm
Store and select your favorite salsa, jellies,
spices and pepper products, relax, visit with
friends, enjoy great local music and soak in
great southern Illinois pepper heat.
618-893-1443 www.darnhotpeppers.com
SEPTEMBER
1 Labor Day Celebration & Parade Metropolis Parade starts at 10am from the
couthouse to Ft Massac State Park.
www.metropolistourism.com
Park. Spinners and Weavers are welcome.
618-524-9321 www.metropolistourim.com
6 Frontier Day - Cave In Rock. Parade, car
show, pageant, music & variety show.
6 Cache River Days - Ullin ball park. Beauty
pageant, arts & crafts, flea market, yard sales,
parade, softball tournament, BBQ and music,
and canoe tours. 800-248-4373
10-13 Murphysboro Apple Festival. Daily
Entertainment, Food, Music, Parade, Carnival.
618-684-3200 www.murphysboro.com
12-13 Super City Quilt City Connection
Quilt Show in Metropolis.
20 The 17th Illinois Territorial Rangers,
1811-1814 reenactors present a living history
program, at Ft Massac, Metropolis
20 Riverside Blues Festival, Riverside Park,
Murphysboro - 7 Blues Music Bands, Fine Art
Vendors, Food, Beer and Beverage Tent. $12
Advance / $15 Gate / Kids under 10 Free
www.murphysborochamber.com
20 Monarch Migration, Cache River
Wetlands Center, 10am-3pm. The orange
and black monarch butterfly migrates up to
2500 miles from various North American sites
to central Mexico for the winter. Monarch
Watch has been tagging and monitoring
migrating monarchs since 1992. Join us to
learn about the monarch’s life habits and
their journey to Mexico and back. The rest of
the day will be spent capturing and tagging
butterflies for the Monarch Watch program.
618-657-2064
20 Annual Shrimp Festival - Downtown
Golconda, Noon - 10:00 pm, Helicopter, carriage and River Taxi rides. Shrimp cooked more
ways than you can imagine, beer and wine
tent and lots more. 618-683-6246
27 17th Regiment United States Rangers:
Whiteside Company volunteers will present
living history program at Ft Massac, Metropolis
OCTOBER
Every Fri/Sat, 7-9:30 PM: Haunted House
At Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St, Anna.
Haunted House of Horrors - Come if you dare to
meet your worst nightmare! The demons and
ghouls that rule the abandon fire station will
give you a run through the maze. Admission is
$5 per person or groups of 6 for $20. All proceeds will be split between Anna Jonesboro
Community High School Theater Boosters and
the Anna Arts Center for their programs.
4-5 Fluorspar Festival - Rosiclare. Parade, carnival, quilt show, pageant & food. Car show on
Sat. www.hardincountyil.org
4 Buddy Bass Tournament – 2 Man Fishing
Tournament - Lake Kinkaid. $120 Team Entry,
$130 Late Entry, $2000.00 Guaranteed First
Place. www.murphysborochamber.com
4 Alto Pass Fall Fest - featuring the Alto
Pass BBQ Cookoff as well as the 2nd Annual
Alto Pass Great Downhill Derby.
www.facebook.com/AltoPassDerby
4 Fall Festival & Car show - downtown park,
Cobden. Southern Counties Auto Unlimited
car show, flea market and other activities.
Special exhibit conducted by Union County
Museum. Fall Community Yard Sale Day will
also be conducted. Contact Cobden Village
Hall, 618-893-2425.
4 Joppa Truck or Treat Festival - Joppa
park. The Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. and
the Festival is immediately following. Trunk
or Treat is at the 3 way stop in Joppa from
4:00 - 6:00pm.
11 Union County Colorfest Celebration Celebrate the fall season throughout Union
Co, P.A.S.T. Historic Walking Tour Sat. 9:30 3:30. Purchase $5.00 self-guided tour booklet
at Stinson Library Flea Market, Anna. See play
and musical review. Call 618-833-8745 or
www.pastonline.org. Participate in the biathlon race, tour the Shawnee Hills wine trail,
& Orchards. Kid Fest at Anna city park 9 to 5
on Sat. The Annual Wiener Dog Derby. The
The
Pope County
Deer Festival
The annual Pope County Deer Festival takes place this year November
21-22 in downtown Golconda. The festival features BBQ, live entertainment, craft vendors, a pageant culminating in the Deer Queen coronation
and the festival parade. For more information call 618-683-9702 or visit
www.mainstreetgolconda.org.
doggie fashion will begin at 1:00pm with
the race beginning at 2:00 pm. Activities at
Stinson Library include a flea market, a book
sale, crafts, jewelry, food and music, and the
South End Stump Jumper annual variety show
Saturday at 7pm at AJ high school. In Anna a
chili cookoff, & local artists provide hands-on
workshops in painting, drawing, weaving, 3-D
design, mosaic, and jewelry making & evening
Stage performances feature local story tellers,
poets, musicians, and comedians. 800-248-4373
12 Golconda Fall Festival - Downtown
Golconda 618-683-4317
12 Bass Tournament Chamber of Commerce,
Golconda Marina 618-683-9006
12-18 One Horse Gap fall Trail Ride
(Pope Co) Bring your horse or mule and join
the Buchanan Family for an adventurous trail
ride through unforgettable scenery in beautiful
southern Illinois, Shawnee Forest. 618-264-7433
www.onehorsegap.com, tralride@shawneelink.net
16 – 19 Fifth Street Flea Market, Metropolis
Shop various flea markets and yard sales all
along Fifth Street.
17 Shawnee National Forest Special Event:
Critter Night at Lincoln Memorial Picnic Ground,
Jonesboro. 4–6pm. Children and their families
are invited to explore and enjoy an evening of
activities and crafts centered around nocturnal
animals. Large groups (scouts, 4-H clubs, etc.)
are asked to pre-register: 618-833-8576
18 Wetland Wild Eatables, Cache River
Wetlands Center. 10am-12pm. Come join us
for a real taste of the wetlands! We will begin
the day with a discussion of the historical
foods of a wetland habitat including those
eaten to this day. We will also be covering
identification of these deep wood delectables
and even have some prepared for personal
sampling. 618-657-2064
18-19 Annual Fort Massac Encampment
Ft. Massac State park, Metropolis. 10am to
5pm daily. Military and civilian craft activities
and demonstrations. Both days begin with a
post of colors. Highlights include mock battles
and tactical demonstrations, voyagers, traders,
craftsman, children’s games, music and period
food and dress. Free admission. 618-524-9321
18-19 Vulture Fest, Downtown Makanda
- Black vultures and turkey vultures fly and
swoop in the skies each fall. This event is a
celebration or the Vulture’s annual migration
with live music and displays by local artists for
purchase. www.villageofmakanda.com
19 Rods & Squads Car Show - Downtown
Golconda 618-683-5171
25 Tour de Shawnee Bike Ride (Alexander
Co) Best little ride in Ilinois starts in Olive
Branch, Illinois at the Community Center at 8
AM. Route options include 15, 30, 45, 62 and
100 miles that wind through Horseshoe Lake
and the Shawnee National Forest. Unique rest
stops provide free food and drink to registered
riders all along the way. 618-776-5893
www.tourdeshawnee.com
25 Sustainable Living Expo, Dixon Springs
Ag Center, Hwy. 145. Take a scenic drive to rural
Pope County and experience this one-of-a-kind
outdoor event focused on sustainability in the
broadest sense. Home energy, local foods, conservation, and survival sessions, demos, exhibits; artisan tent showcasing local creativity;
kid’s area with hands-on activities; and more.
Admission is FREE for this value-packed program. 618-638-6954 www.SLExpo.org
26 Halloween Bash: Put on your best,
favorite costume, come out to Blue Sky
Vineyard and prepare to have a spooky good
time! There will be costume contests for all
ages and over $500 in prizes will be awarded.
31 HalloWine – Starview Vineyards, 5100
Wing Hill Rd, Cobden from 6-10pm. $5 admission includes wine tasting, food & live music.
There will be a costume contest for individual,
couple & group costumes with prizes awarded.
NOVEMBER
2 The Haunted Hollow. A fun fall family
festival of outdoor nature related activities
at Touch of Nature with a Halloween theme.
618-453-1121.
11 Veterans Day Parade - Anna, begins at 2
p.m. from the city park entrance on Davie St
and follows Main St to Jefferson St. and back
to the park. 618-833-5182.
15 Winter Plant I.D., Cache River Wetlands
Center, 1pm-3pm. Discover the beauty of the
remains of summer flowing plants and grasses. The naked plant may not resemble the one
seen with summer raiment, but species that
may have been barely noticeable in the summer can be identified by striking seed pods of
silhouettes. 618-657-2064
15-16 Christmas Open House, Golconda
merchants. 618-683-2109
21-22 Deer Festival - Golconda. Parade on
Sat. 1 p.m, Deer Queen coronation Fri. night,
vendors and food. 618-683-6286 or 9702.
22 Artist Demonstration Day - Angie’s
Originals, 312 E. Fifth St., Metropolis 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Come see local artists in action and enjoy
refreshments. Angie’s Originals showcases
pottery, paintings, jewelry and other creations
by Southern Illinois artists as well as Fair Trade
creations by artists from all around the world.
Cache River
Wetland Center
The Center hosts many Cache River
informational demonstrations and events
throughout the year. 8885 State Rt 37,
South Cypress. 618-657-2064
3 Celebration of Freedom: Salute to
Veterans. At Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St,
Anna. Come Salute Our Veterans. 6pm: Dinner
and a show. It is Free for Veterans and Active
Duty and all others are requested to donate
$10. Call 618-697-0009 for reservations.
8 Levee Footrace - Mississippi River Levee,
Cairo. Held the 2nd Sat each Nov. Oldest footrace in Southern IL. 5000 and 10000 meter run
on the Mississippi River Levee. Long sleeve
T-shirt to all entrants, awards to winners. Entry
Fee. 618-734-4400.
9 Metropolis Merchants Holiday Open
House - Many Metropolis businesses open
their doors on this Sunday afternoon to ring in
the holiday season. Most offer door prizes and
refreshments. 618-524-2714.
22 P.A.S.T. Holiday Home Tours (Union Co)
11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Historic and modern
homes have exquisite décor, ideas and refreshments. Donation $5 each or $15 for all. 618833-8745 or hileman14@frontier.com
23 Las Posadas. A Celebration of Joseph
and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem with a skit,
procession, and party.2pm, Everyone is invited and it is FREE! At Anna Arts Center, 125 W.
Davie St, Anna. Call 618-833-6525 for more
information.
28-30 Holiday Open Houses along the
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
www.shawneewinetrail.com
28-30 Holiday House at Magnolia Manor
- 2700 Washington Ave, Cairo.1 to 4pm
618-734-0201
29 Anna Arts Center Holiday Bazaar.
10 AM to 5 PM, Come find that unique gift.
Art work, stain glass, knives with deer horn
handles, quilts, festive cards, jewelry, and more.
So get your Christmas list and come find a gift
for your family and friends and support the
artists and crafters. Make a FREE Christmas
ornament at the Anna Arts Center booth.
Everyone is invited – kids of all ages! Anna Arts
Center, 117 W. Davie St. Anna. 618-833-6525 to
reserve a space or get information.
29 Christmas in Downtown Anna: Pictures
with Santa, live music, lighting of the city tree,
craft bazaars, Gingerbread House Contest and
display. 618-833-1961
DECEMBER
6 Hardin County Mainstreet Christmas
Festival, Elizabethtown. 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m
Festival of Christmas Trees, Christmas House
Tours, Soup or chili luncheon.
7 P.A.S.T. Presents “Carols at Early
Candlelight” 4:00 p.m. at Historic St. Anne’s,
507 South Main St. in Anna. Free. Parking
behind Stinson Library. Quaint 1886 church also
available to rent for special events. Call 618-8339441 or 618-833-6989. www.pastonline.org
6 ‘Christmas in the Village’ Cobden. Santa
Claus, strolling carolers, surrey rides, piñatas,
Christmas Bazaars and lighting of the village
tree. 5K run & walk, along with other activities
and entertainment. 618/893-2425
6 Metropolis Christmas Parade 1:30 p.m.
Ferry Street to Market Street, Metropolis. A
holiday tradition in Metropolis, this parade
features bands, floats and Santa, of course.
Sponsored by the Metropolis Chamber of
Commerce. The alternate date in case of rain
is Sunday, Dec. 7th at 1:30 p.m.
13 Christmas House Tour - Golconda / Pope
County tour 4 homes, a historic church, and
the Davidson Cabin decorated for the Holiday
season - at 6:00 a live Nativity Scene and caroling around a huge bonfire on the Court House
lawn in downtown Golconda, Santa arrives on
the fire truck 6:30. wwwmainstreetgolconda.org
618-683-9702
13 Darn Hot Peppers Holiday Open House
827 Vines Rd Cobden. 10 am to 5 pm. Join us
for our customer appreciation day. Plenty of
Mexican Hot Chocolate, spicy cider, pan dulce
and tamales. Feliz Navidad from La Familia
Jimenez. www.darnhotpeppers.com
14 The Olde Tyme Christmas is a celebration
of the Christmas traditions at Fort Massac. In
the fort reenactors will represent the French,
Early American and Civil War traditions of
Christmas and in the visitor center there will
be music and refreshments. 618-524-9321
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Southern Illinois Cabins
Cabin on the Hill
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618-529-5667
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Located on 80 private acres of woods,
hills & meadows, yet just minutes
from town. A short drive to the
wineries, Giant City State Park and
several lakes. You will love it!
Rustic Hideaway
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618-833-4860
info@rustichideawaycabins.com
Located in the heart of Southern
Illinois! We are adjoining approximately 800 acres of Shawnee forest
for your hiking enjoyment. 2 log
cabins available for rent.
Devil's Kitchen
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Luxury log cabin rental! Premier
lodging deep in the woods of Southern
Illinois. Enjoy the many amenities that
our secluded cabins have to offer.
Woodland Retreat
Cabins
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618-995-2896
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All stressed out? Picture yourself in
a secluded log cabin in the woods,
sitting in front of a warm fire in the
fireplace... or relaxing in the hot tub on
the back porch. Our luxury accommodations are located in the heart of the
much-visited Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Woodland Cabins
woodlandcabins.net
618-534-3545
info@woodlandcabins.net
This premier cabin destination is
located in the heart of Southern Illinois
Wine Country just 5 miles from
Carbondale and SIU. Nestled in the
rolling hills of the Shawnee National
Forest, Woodland Cabins offers a
variety of intimate 2-person cabins, on
44 acres of secluded scenery, that are
perfect for “Romantic Retreats” with
that special someone.
Oak Grove Cabins
oakgrovecabin.com
618-529-3408
618-534-3020
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Private cabins located
on wooded acreage in the heart of
the Shawnee National Forest and
the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Pet friendly.
The Cabin at
Mt. Glen
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618-833-5807
rose@winetrailcabins.com
Southern Illinois’ most luxurious
cabin nestled on 60 acres of pristine
woods, pasture, and prairie. Located
in the heart of the Shawnee Wine Trail.
Cypress Grove
Lodge
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618-529-9313
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Come be our guests and enjoy the
comfort of your own spacious private
lodge.4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
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reunions and couples.
Skyline View
Cabins
skylineviewcabins.com
618-893-1483
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Enjoy the most beautiful view in the
area from your cabin front porch.
Experience the rolling hills of the
Shawnee National Forest. Two
cabins, each has 3 bedrooms and
two bathrooms.
Our cabins offer amenities that you will not find
at most hotels. Private hot tubs, full kitchens,
fireplaces and more. A home away from home.
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Cave-in-Rock, Hardin Co. by Barbe Maxfield
Lake
Murphysboro
State Park
Recreation Sites of Southern Illinois
Big Muddy River
Kinkaid Lake
Johnson Creek
to Pyramid State Park
149
MURPHYSBORO
Lake Murphysboro
State Park
CARBONDALE
CARTERVILLE
Fountain Bluff
13
127
Saltpetre Cave
Oakwood Bottoms
Turkey Bayou
Pomona
Natural Bridge
Cedar Lake
127
MARION
Crab Orchard
National Wildlife Refuge
Devil's Kitchen
Lake
MAKANDA
POMONA
i Ri
ipp
siss
Mis
ver
146
Trail of Tears
State Park
Union County
Conservation
Area
127
Ferne Clyffe State Park 24
Dutchman Lake
Millstone Bluff 145
Cache River
State Natural Area
45
146
127
Iron Furnace
146
1
Cave-in-Rock
State Park
Tower Rock Recreation Area
ELIZABETHTOWN
146
GOLCONDA
Dixon Springs
State Park
24
Smithland Locks
& Dam
METROPOLIS
Cache River
State Natural
Area
Camp Cadiz
34
Cave-in-Rock
State Park
er
Riv
3
Ohio River
Recreation Area
1
io
Horseshoe
Lake
57
High Knob
Oh
THEBES
51
Mermet
Lake
Mermet Lake
State Conservation Area 45
146
Lake Glendale
State Recreation Area
Lake Glendale
Dixon Springs State Park
145
Cypress
Creek
National
Horseshoe Lake127 Wildlife
Refuge
Conservation
Area
Garden of
the Gods
145
3
Grapevine Trail
Saline Springs
Burden Falls
One Horse
Teal Pond
Gap Lake
Bell Smith
Tunnel Hill 45
Jackson
Springs
Lusk Creek Canyon
Falls Sand Cave
VIENNA
SHAWNEETOWN
Stone Face
Lake of Egypt
146
51
45
Lake of Egypt
Recreation Area
LaRue-Pine Hills
ALTO PASS
Ecological Area
51 Giant City State Park
Pomona Bald
Knob
Natural
Bridge Cross 127 COBDEN
Kaolin
Pine Hills
Pond
Trail of Tears
ANNA
State Forest
57
13
HARRISBURG
Ferne Clyffe
State Park
57
to Beall Woods
1
13
13
13
Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy
Lake
JONESBORO
Garden of
the Gods
to Rend Lake and Wayne-Fitzgerrell State Park
Little Grand
Canyon
3
Illinois, owing to our prolific deciduous forests and enormous
array of wildflowers. Because of our location between two
large rivers, the topography takes a wild turn from the stereotypical endless fields of the northern half of the state.
Hikers can crest a pine-tufted hilltop and catch a breathtaking valley accented by hints of boiling whitewater between
fiery treetops.
Mountain biking is a favorite local sport, especially on the
River to River Trail and the Tunnel Hill Rails-to-Trails system
from Karnak to Harrisburg.
Whatever your pleasure, the nearest opportunity is right
around the corner.
Parks & Recreation
It’s hard to say which appeared first in Southern Illinois:
the beautiful parks or the abundant recreation opportunities.
Needless to say, two of the best-known qualities of our region
come together to provide an endless assortment of landscapes, trails, campsites, shorelines, and educational centers.
From the famous Giant City State Park in Makanda with its
horse-friendly trails and excellent fried chicken dinners to the
Metropolis Sports Park boasting the only public skateboard
facility of its kind in the entire region, travelers will never be
far from the next opportunity to head down a promising trailhead or slip the boat into fresh, abundant waters.
The fall months offer especially colorful scenery in Southern
3
Things to Do
Ferne Clyffe, Johnson Co. by Jan Sundberg
HAMLETSBURG
Fort Massac State Park
Shawnee
National Forest
Boundry
CAIRO
BELKNAP
BUNCOMBE
Heron Pond
Drapers Bluff and Vertical
Heartland Climbing School
1 mile east off Rt 127 on Skyline Dr.
Scenic picnic area overlooking Bald Knob
Cross. No camping. Free admission.
930 Sunflower Ln; 618-634-9678
A shallow wetland dominated by cypress
and tupelo trees, featuring a boardwalk that
winds its way into the secluded depths of this
forested swamp, providing visitors a chance
to step back in time and observe wetland
and aquatic ecosystems that have remained
relatively undisturbed for thousands of years.
During the growing season, massive graybrown cypress trunks arise from a floating
carpet of brilliant emerald duckweed. These
living pillars of wood extend high over the
swamp before disappearing into a shadowfilled canopy. Here, seldom-seen but oftenheard bird-voiced tree frogs haunt the leafy
branches of tall cypress trees, their melodious calls considered by many to be the most
beautiful of all the frog voices. Above and
below the water’s surface, birds, mammals,
reptiles, amphibians and insects interact in a
symphony of survival.
Quetil Trail
BROOKPORT
Heron Pond, Johnson Co.
ALTO PASS
P
Cliff View Park
Downtown Alto Pass
A short nature walk along the path the Cairo
and St. Louis Narrow Gage railroad used
before it was abandoned in 1981.
Brookport City Park
500 E 3rd St; 618-564-2351
Playground and picnic area.
Visit
Scenic
Off I-57 at Exit 36, 5050 Lick Creek Rd;
618-995-1427 www.verticalheartland.com
Beautifully scenic and virtually undisturbed,
the spectacular view from the bluff-top will
not soon be forgotten by visitors. All skill
levels of rock climbing classes available. Visit
the webiste or call for class information.
CAIRO
Fort Defiance Park
Off Rt. 51 (2 miles south of Cairo)
Features a Boatman’s Memorial dedicated
to those who died on the river, and provides a compelling vantage point to observe
the constant meeting of the vast Ohio and
Mississippi Rivers. Camping available.
St. Mary’s Park
28th and Park Place West
City park with tennis courts, ball park, picnic area. The restored pavilion was the site
of President Theodore Roosevelt’s address
during his visit to Cairo in 1907.
ALTO GUEST
HOUSE
Vacation Lodging
in a Private Setting
Be sure to visit these area attractions: Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Cedar Lake,
Little Grand Canyon, Quetil Trail, Shawnee National Forest, Trail of Tears State Forest
(618) 893-2423
altoguesthouse.com
altoguesthouse@earthlink.net
GRAMMER’S
MARKET
HEDMAN
VINEYARDS
Mon-Fri 7-5, Sat 7-4
Winery & Café
Closed Sundays & Holidays
(618) 893-2490
(618) 893-4923 peachbarn.com
Check Website for Hours
RENDLEMAN
ORCHARDS
FARM MARKET
Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5 Open July - December
SKYLINE
VIEW CABINS
Open Year-Round
(618) 893-1483 (618) 534-9413
skylineviewcabins.com
(618) 893-2771 rendlemanorchards.com
BALD KNOB
CROSS OF PEACE
3630 Bald Knob Road Open 7 Days a Week
Sunrise to Sunset
(618) 893-2344 baldknobcross.com
Email info@baldknobcross.com
ALTO VINEYARDS
Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5
(618) 893-4898
Check Seasonal Hours on the web:
altovineyards.net
For map and more information about the businesses along the Alto Pass Scenic Circle contact the Southernmost Illinois
Tourism Bureau 1(800) 248-4373. www.southernmostillinois.com
CAVE-IN-ROCK
Cave-In-Rock State Park
#1 New State Park Rd; 618-289-4325,
618-289-4545 (Lodge)
Few natural formations are as awe-inspiring
or intriguing as a cave. The deep, dark recesses immediately conjure up images of adventure, mystery, terror, robbers and pirates.
At Cave-In-Rock State Park you can experience this fascination for yourself. Sitting atop
the high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio
River, the heavily wooded park is named for
the 55-foot-wide cave that was carved out
of the limestone rock by water thousands of
years ago. Trails winding along the riverbank
offer views of riverboats, barges and other
river scenes.
Cache River State
Natural Area
8885 State Rt 37 South; 618-657-2064
Cache River State Natural Area is situated
in southernmost Illinois within a floodplain
carved long ago by glacial floodwater of
the Ohio River. When the Ohio River adopted its present course, it left the Cache River
to meander across rich and vast wetlands.
Among the outstanding natural features
found within the area today are massive
cypress trees whose flared bases, called
buttresses, exceed 40 feet circumference.
Many are more than 1,000 years old, including one that has earned the title of state
champion bald cypress because of its huge
trunk girth, towering height, and heavily
branched canopy.
DONGOLA
Hickory Bottoms Public Access
From Perks, go east on Perks Rd. to Duckworth
Lane, turn left. After approx 1 mile, this road
turns into Mount Olive Rd. Follow to Bailey Rd.,
turn right and follow road to parking area;
618-634-2231
Highlights a 200-acre tract of contiguous
forest. The site has received national recognition for its songbird populations and is a
popular hunting and wildlife watching spot.
Public facilities include a hiking trail, shelter,
outdoor privy and parking area.
DIXON SPRINGS
Near Jct Hwy 146 and Hwy 145; 618-949-3394
The park offers a swimming pool, bathhouse
and water slide with lifeguard on duty at all
times. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, hiking
trails and class B camping.
Lake Glendale
Off Hwy 145; 618-658-2111, 618-949-3807
80-acre lake with swimming beach, boat
launch, fishing, campgrounds, hiking trails,
horse and paddle boat rental. 30 campsites
with electric and 60 tent sites.
GOLCONDA
Burden Falls
Off Hwy 145 near Delwood; 618-658-2111
Visitors can take a short hike to Burden Falls,
where water tumbles over rocky falls during
the wet season. The falls area is the head
of a meandering wilderness stream strewn
with cobblestones that adventuresome hikers enjoy negotiating.
Trail of Tears State Forest, Union Co.
War Bluff Valley Wildlife
Sanctuary
From Golconda, go north on Illinois Route 146
about 3 miles. Turn left (west) on Bushwack
Road (the first gravel road after Eddyville
Blacktop). Go 2.5 miles to the sanctuary sign;
618-457-6367
NOTE: BUSHWACK ROAD HAS ONE AT-GRADE
STREAM CROSSING SUBJECT TO WASHING
OUT. This wildlife sanctuary is nestled in
the uplands of the Shawnee National Forest
and supports mature oak-hickory woods,
river bottom forests, young forests and old
field habitats. Simmons Creek and several
ponds provide the water needed to support
a diverse natural community. More than 530
types of plants, including a rich variety of
wildflowers and 20 types of ferns. Ten walking trails or tractor paths give access to all
areas of the sanctuary.
GOREVILLE
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Off I-57 or I-24 (1 mile south of Goreville
on Rt. 37); 618-995-2411
A 2,430-acre park with unique geological
features & unusual plant communities. Trails
wind through picturesque formations &
inspiring vistas. Tent, RV camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing & hunting are some of the
favorite activities enjoyed by visitors. Open
year round. Free admission.
Tall Tree Lake
Rt. 37 south 2 miles, east on Tall Tree Lake Rd;
618-658-9494
Rustic and RV camp sites, fishing, swimming,
hiking, boating & the historic Barn Lodge
with modern bathroom facilities with showers and complete kitchen facilities available for private dining, banquet, receptions
and parties.
Dixon Springs, Pope Co.
JONESBORO
Trail of Tears Lodge,
Restaurant & Resort
Off Old Cape Rd at 1575 Fair City Rd
618-833-8697 www.trailoftears.com
Nestled on 430 acres in the Shawnee National
Forest near the Wine Trail. Open all year featuring a lodge, cabins, camping, pool and hot
tub, restaurant, and a full array of outdoor
recreation including ATV trails, sporting clays,
paint ball, archery range, hunting, horseback
riding, birdwatching, summer youth camp,
hay rides and much more. Call to get more
information for your customized adventure!
Trail of Tears State Forest
Off Rt 127, 5 miles northwest of Jonesboro;
618-833-4910
5,114 acres of rugged terrain offers picnic
sites and trails for hiking and horseback riding. The Trail of Tears commemorates the
1838-39 march of the Cherokee Indians from
the Great Smokies area to Indian Territory,
which is now Oklahoma. Free admission.
Camping: 6 tent, 2 RV sites.
METROPOLIS
Dorothy Miller Park
and Picnic Area
Front St, along the Ohio River
This new park includes picnic areas and
overlooks the Ohio River. It is located just
east of Harrah’s Casino.
Franklin Park
Broadway and W. 4th St., 618-524-2609
City park with swimming pool, playground
equipment, basketball, and tennis courts.
and Museum
Twilight at Garden of the Gods
by Fred McWilson
Lincoln Memorial Picnic
Grounds and Statues
Main St, north of Public Square;
618833-8576
Part of the Shawnee National Forest, the park
boasts picnic shelters, a gazebo and a pond.
The monument commemorates the site of
the third in the series of senate debates
between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen
Douglas held in 1858. Free admission.
KARBER'S RIDGE
Garden of the Gods
Karbers Ridge Rd, off Hwy 34; 618-658-2111
Listed in USA Today as one of 10 great places
to photograph, rock formations are awesome, hiking is spectacular. Camel Rock will
be on 2016 Illinois quarter.
Pounds Hollow Lake
Karbers Ridge Road, off Hwy 1; 618-658-2111
28-acre forest lake with fishing, swimming
beach, hiking.
Rim Rock Recreation
Area Trail
Located on Karbers Ridge Rd, off Hwy 1
618-658-2111
Wooden bridges and stone steps make the
trail easy to negotiate. Hiking along the top
offers continual views of ravines and the surrounding forest. At the midway point, you
will have a choice of continuing the loop on
top or descending down staircases which
squeeze you thru moss-covered rock walls,
mazes, and “ox-lot” cave.
MAKANDA
Giant City State Park
Off Rt 51 north of Anna; 618-457-4836
This park has 3,694 acres of woods and
spectacular sandstone rock formations —
excellent for hiking, picnicking and camping.
Also features a beautiful rustic lodge with
restaurant, built by the Civilian Conservation
Corps in the 1930s. A swimming pool, horseback riding stables, lookout tower and cabins ‘round out’ the amenities to make this a
superb retreat. Free admission into the park.
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
635 Robinson Hill Rd; 855-FUN-ZIPS
www.shawneezip.com
Located on 83 acres surrounded by the
Shawnee National Forest. Shawnee Bluffs
Canopy Tour consists of 8 zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which
zig-zags across the property’s bluffs and
through the valley. The tour also includes 11
platforms high in the trees, 3 aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet,
and 2 short ground hikes. The 3 hour tour
is an exciting way to experience the flora,
fauna, geology and history of the outdoors.
MERMET
Mermet Springs, Inc.
Rt. 45; 618-527-DIVEwww.mermetsprings.com
8 1/2 acres of water in an abandoned stone
quarry 120 feet deep. Offering recreational
scuba diving, diving lessons and equipment
rental. Picnic area and concessions available.
1308 East 5th St. (museum); 618-524-9321
The oldest of Illinois’ state parks, Fort Massac
features a replica of the American fort built
in 1802 overlooking the Ohio River. The
reconstructed fort & museum display items
from the fort’s French and American period,
plus Native American & other artifacts. Office
hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Site hours
daily are 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The museum is
open year-round except on Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Girl Scout House Park
1230 E 7th St; 618-524-1696
Park with shuffle board and washer pitching.
Lincoln Park
East 5th St; 618-524-1696
City park includes a baseball field and
tennis courts.
Metropolis Sports Park
Metropolis & 19th St; 618-524-1696
Asphalted walking trail approx. 1/2 mile;
Skateboard facility (only one of its kind in the
region) which requires safety helmet & pads.
Other amenities include picnic tables, five
baseball fields, six soccer fields, batting cages.
Washington Park
Metropolis St. (between Third & Fourth St.)
Park features gazebo and playground area.
OLIVE BRANCH
Horseshoe Lake Hiking
and Biking Trail
East of IL Rt 3 in Alexander county, 7 miles
north of Cairo; 618-776-5504
This 5.5-mile trail takes in the beauty of
Horseshoe Lake. Bike rental is available at
Melton’s on Eastside Drive. Home of the
annual Tour de Shawnee bike ride, which
takes place in October.
OZARK
Jackson Falls
Glenn Falls Rd; dropo.com/illinois/jackson.html
Jackson Falls is probably Southern Illinois’
finest sport climbing area and one of the
Midwest hot spots offering approx. 60 climbs
along the bluffs and boulders. The Falls'
sandstone is really featured and offers slopers, pockets, crimps and jugs. The climbs are
50-60 feet in height and a lot of them are on
free-standing towers, offering nice exposure.
STONEFORT
Little Creek Archery
2 miles n of Eddyville, W of 145; 618-672-4316
Feaures archery ranges. Dealer for Clearwater
Bows, other makes available. Call for detailed
directions and hours.
ULLIN (AREA)
Brushy Unit
(Cypress Creek Wildlife Refuge)
I-57, Exit 18; Rd. to Century High School,
turn right on Mallard Ln; 618-634-2231
This 320-acre wetland highlights waterfowl,
shorebirds, and a diversity of wetland species and provides opportunities for hunting
and wildlife observation.
Cache Boat Ramp
Exit 18, I-57
Come float in Illinois’ Bayou on the Cache
River among water tupelo and 1,000-yearold bald cypress with over 701 species of
plants and animals. The Cache River is perfect for beginning canoeists and a great way
to view wildlife.
Cypress Creek National
Wildlife Refuge
I-57, Exit 18; Shawnee College Rd;
Headquarters on Shawnee College Campus
618-634-2231
Established June 26, 1990, in the southernmost counties of Alexander, Johnson, Pulaski
and Union, the Refuge purchase boundary
consists of 35,320 acres. This is a remarkable area for birding, hunting and walking
along nature trails. The Refuge is part of the
Cache River Wetlands project, a joint venture
partnership which includes U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy,
Illinois Department of Natural Resources and
Ducks Unlimited. The Joint Venture partners
strive to protect and restore the unique natural features of this area, while providing a
diversity of recreational opportunities.
Frank Bellrose Waterfowl
Reserve
Off Perks Rd (Cypress Creek Refuge); 618-634-2231
Dedicated to internationally-known waterfowl biologist Dr. Bellrose, this 1,000-acre
reserve provides important habitat for wood
ducks and other waterfowl. Special regulations apply to this area. Please call the Cypress
Creek Wildlife Refuge for group access.
Limekiln Slough Trail/Springs
(The Nature Conservancy)
I-57, Exit 18; Cache Chapel Rd; 618-634-2524
Unusual trail for wildlife and nature viewing. At the end of the trail is the largest
of the Limekiln Springs. You can see clear
cold water flowing a short distance through
cypress tree knees into the swamp (unless
flooded). This is one of the several springs
that maintain water in the swamp during
drought periods and that provide special
habitat for uncommon aquatic species.
“get into the swamp” for wildlife viewing and
photography. Wildcat Bluff contains trails
that offer an overview of the Cache River, its
swamps and floodplain forest.
Trail of Awareness Project
1540 Wildcat Bluff Rd; 618-201-4090
www.trailsofawareness.org
The Trails of Awareness Project is committed to facilitating real connections to the
land, the spirit within, and holding an aptitude for mindful living through a supportive
community of peers, teachers and elders. We
strive to accomplish this through bioregional nature studies, wilderness adventure, community participation, and the practice of traditional and indigenous living skills. Classes,
workshops, and presentations available on a
regulary scheduled basis.
Lower Cache River
Canoe Trail
(Cache River State Natural Area)
Access is between Route 37 and Perks
A 3.6-mile marked canoe route winds through
backwater sloughs to the state champion bald
cypress. Canoeing the Lower Cache River is a
quality experience through the still waters of
a southern cypress swamp. The canoe trail is
marked with international signs and takes the
visitor to the Illinois champion bald cypress
tree. The Lower Cache River swamp trail leads
through the swamp paralleling Cypress Creek.
It is an excellent trail for wildlife observation,
especially at dusk when the swamp comes
alive with nocturnal noises.
White Crane Canoe and
Pirogue Rentals
237 Dean Ln (along the Cache River);
618-201-4090; www.trailsofawareness.org
Canoe rental and tours on the Cache River
near Perks.
VIENNA
Cache River State
Natural Area
4 miles south of Vienna on Rt 45
Totaling 14,791 acres in Johnson, Massac
and Pulaski counties. Includes: Little Black
Slough, Heron Pond and Wildcat Bluff. Little
Black Slough is dominated by bald cypress
and tupelo gum trees and offers the visitor
a view of great blue heron amid the croaking of bird-voiced tree frogs. The floating
boardwalk at Heron Pond enables visitors to
Cache River.
Photos by Mark Denzer, White Crane Canoe Rentals.
Tunnel Hill State Trail
Rt 146 in Vienna; 618-658-2168
Bicycling/hiking trail spans 34 scenic
miles from Harrisburg to Vienna, with an
additional 13 miles connecting Vienna to
Karnak. The trail then continues to the site
of the IDNR Cache River Wetland Center.
This Rails to Trails project is for day-use
and offers drinking water, privy toilets and
parking at the access areas. The trail surface is compacted limestone screening.
The Tour De Shawnee
The rolling hills and winding roads of southernmost Illinois long have
been a cyclist’s paradise, and each fall intrepid riders weave through the
Shawnee National Forest during the Tour De Shawnee, a multi-route ride
that takes place each fall.
Organized by the Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone and
Alexander County Tourism, the event began in 2009 and already draws
hundreds of cyclists each year from locales throughout the Midwest.
The event includes half a dozen routes from which participants can
choose, including 15-mile, 30-mile flat, 30-mile hilly, 45-mile, 62-mile and
100-mile rides. In the past, routes have regaled riders with breathtaking
views of the Shawnee and stops at historical and cultural landmarks, including Horseshoe Lake, the Tamms Railroad Depot and the Olmsted Dam.
The annual ride has quickly become a community effort, with dozens
of sponsors large and small signing up to support the event. In addition,
volunteers assist by providing rest stops along the way. Plans already are
underway for the next Tour De Shawnee, which is slated to begin Saturday,
Oct. 25, 2013, at Olive Branch in Alexander County. To learn more about the
ride, call 618-776-5893 or visit tourdeshawnee.com.
golfing
Egyptian Country Club
4880 US Hwy. 51, Mounds
618-745-6412
www.facebook com/egyptiancountryclub
Gambit Golf
Hwy. 146 East, Vienna
618-658-6022
www.gambitgolf.com
Hardin County
Golf Course
Rt 1, Cave In Rock
618-289-4587
www.hardincountygolfcourse.com
Jackson Country Club
6070 Country Club Rd., Murphysboro
618-684-2387
www.jacksoncountryclub.com
Stone Creek Golf Club
and Resort
503 Stone Creek Dr., Makanda
618-351-4653
www.stonecreekgolf.com
Union County Country
Club and Golf Course
430 E. Jefferson St, Anna
618-833-7912
www.ucccgolf.com
Vienna Community Park
Rt 146
Home of a totem pole carved from a 100-yearold cedar tree by Archie Russ. Faces on the
pole represent the seven different clans of
the Cherokee Nation. The base represents
the Cherokee seal, and the flags represent
the eight states the historically tragic “Trail of
Tears” crossed. Park offers scenic picnic areas
and serves as the venue for the annual Car
Show held the first weekend of October.
WARE
Grassy and Lyerla Lakes
618-833-5175
These bottomland lakes in Union County
are not large lakes, but they give up some of
the largest bluegill and crappie in Southern
Illinois. Grassy Lake has only 3 miles of shoreline to go with its 310 acres of water. Lyerla
Lake has 260 acres of water and 3.8 miles of
shoreline. Boat fishing with 10 horsepower
motors is allowed for the anglers fishing for
bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie and catfish.
Located southeast of Ware.
Union County
Conservation Area
Off Rt 3 & 146 west of Jonesboro;
618-833-5175
The more than 6,000-acre area includes two
lakes for fishing and 2,100 acres for public
hunting. Excellent area for sight-seeing and
wildlife photography including white-tailed
deer, Canada geese, and bald and golden
eagles. Free admission.
WHITEHILL
The Henry N. Barkhausen
Cache River Wetlands Center
Jct Hwy 37 & Perks Rd; 618-657-2203
The Wetlands Center contains 2,000 sq. ft. of
exhibit area, a 725 sq. ft. audio visual room, 4
offices, a 34 ft. cathedral ceiling lobby with
an information station, and a wildlife viewing area that overlooks a wetland created on
the north end of the building. The Wetlands
Center is linked to the Tunnel Hill State
bicycle trail which is 45 miles to Harrisburg,
Illinois, There is also a 2,600 ft. handicap hiking trail that has a wildlife viewing mound
overlooking the restored wetland of Cypress
Creek. Hosts many yearly activities.
Section 8 Woods Nature
Preserve at Whitehill, 4 miles south of Cypress
on IL Rt 37; 618-634-9678
A 450 ft boardwalk into a true Southern
Cypress-Tupelo Swamp, ending with a viewing platform of the state champion water
Tupelo tree with a buttress circumference of
22.5 feet.
WOLF LAKE
LaRue-Pine Hills
Off Rt 3 near Wolf Lake; 618-833-8576
Part of the Shawnee National Forest, LaRuePine Hills boasts more than 2,500 acres of
swamps, limestone bluffs, springs, ponds,
and upland and lowland forests. Many hiking
trails allow you to experience nature filled
with rare plants and animal life.
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
Buttermilk Hill Day Use Area
(Boat-in)
Johnson Creek Recreation Area
Day Use Area (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
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Bell Smith Springs Trail System
Camp Cadiz Campground
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Fees Subject
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OPEN FOR USE
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Observation Trail
Pharaoh Campground
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High Knob Lookout Picnic Area
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Illinois Iron Furnace Historic Site
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Picnic Area
Lake Glendale Recreation Area
Oak Point Campground
Pine Point Picnic Area
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Rim Rock National Recreation Trail
Tower Rock
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Located in Southern Illinois, the
Shawnee National Forest’s natural
beauty is ideal for all types of outdoor recreation. Nestled between
the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, the
Forest’s landscape features rolling hills, forests, open lands, lakes,
creeks, and rugged bluffs. The area’s
mild weather throughout the year
makes a visit during any season
enjoyable. The following describes
services provided at the Shawnee’s
developed recreation areas.
FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
ALL CAMPSITES AND PICNIC AREAS
ON THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE —
NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED.
EQUESTRIAN CAMPING IS PERMITTED
AT CAMP CADIZ AND JOHNSON CREEK
GROUP CAMPING.
The USDA Forest Service is a multicultural
organization and committed to the goal of
ensuring equal opportunity for all in
employment and program delivery.
4/01 - 12/15
3/15 - 12/15
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area
Pine Ridge Campground
Shawnee National Forest
50 Hwy. 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7114
3/16 - 12/15
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area
Redbud Campground
Developed
Recreation Site
Information
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Pomona Natural Bridge
HIDDEN SPRINGS
RANGER DISTRICT
East Side of the Shawnee
National Forest
(618) 658-2111 (Vienna)
(Restroom closed in winter)
1
Oakwood Bottoms Interpretive Site
OPEN FOR USE
All Year
Memorial to Labor Day
Dawn to Dusk
20
Little Grand Canyon
FEES
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Lincoln Memorial Picnic
Pine Hills Campground
PICNIC UNITS
10
Boat Launch
Group Camping
PICNIC SHELTER
MISSISSIPPI BLUFFS
RANGER DISTRICT
West Side of the Shawnee
National Forest
(618) 833-8576 (Jonesboro)
CAMPSITES
www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee
Key:
◆ Accessible for people with
disabilities.
Call concessionaire Bill Nolen
at (618) 949-3807 for
group rates.
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The Great River Road
The Great River Road stretches from East Dubuque to the north
and Cairo to the south. The 570-mile byway meanders along the
Mississippi River through 18 counties and traces the broad waterway along upland meadows, dense forests, limestone bluffs and
cypress swamps.
In the southern tip of Illinois, follow Rt 3 along riverside flatlands edging the timeworn hills of the Shawnee National Forest.
At Thebes, an 1845 courthouse overlooks the river. According
to local lore, Abraham Lincoln practiced law here. Dred Scott, a
slave whose Supreme Court case was one of the factors leading to the Civil War, slept in the courthouse jail. 7 miles south of
Thebes, near Olive Branch is Horseshoe Lake Conservation area.
At the very southern tip of Illinois is Fort Defiance Park, where
you can see a rippling line where the Ohio’s blue waters meet the
broad, brown Mississippi. From this spot, General Ulysses S. Grant
launched his army into the south.
Ohio River
Visitor Center
Mound City National
Cemetery & Interpretive
Visitor Center
For more information:
www.southernmostillinois.com or 800-248-4373
The Ohio River Scenic Byway Illinois
The Ohio River National Scenic Byway, a 967-mile tri-state byway,
is the only one in the nation to link together three national forests
– Wayne in Ohio, Hoosier in Indiana, and Shawnee in Illinois. Illinois
is home to 188 miles of this magnificent byway and the route is well
marked with the ‘Ohio River Scenic Byway’ signage.
Motorists who seek a more relaxing pace, away from the crowded highways and interstates, need to exit off the fast lane and
merge onto the Ohio River Scenic Byway, where they will find a
relaxing drive across some of southern Illinois’ most picturesque
scenery. This corridor is a mecca of historical, architectural and
archaeological sites, festivals, fall foliage, beautiful scenery, adventure and outdoor recreation.
So, if you are looking for a great time and making memories, for a
weekend getaway or simply a leisurely drive, the Ohio River Scenic
Byway offers visitors a variety of opportunities of things to see and
do! Hope to see you soon!
Confluence of the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers
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Things to Do
Pope Co, Courtesy of Shawnee Hollow Lodge
BIKE TRAILS
FISHING & HUNTING
CARRIER MILLS
BROOKPORT
You're So Vane Bicycle Rentals & Portage Allard and Avery Lake
112 E Carline St; 618-877-7984
http://youresovane.webhop.biz/
Tandem and single bicycle rentals from dawn till dusk. Call for
pre-store hours, bicycle pick-up and reservations. Experience
the Tunnel Hill State Trail. Store hours Mon-Sat 10-4, Sunday
noon until 4:00 p.m.
METROPOLIS
George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail
Fort Massac State Park; 618-524-4712
Enjoy a scenic ride or walk along this new concrete trail.
Parking is located inside Fort Massac State Park. A 4-mile
stretch of the trail is now open. Upon its completion, the 9
mile trail will begin at Superman Square, continue through
Fort Massac State Park, and end in the city of Brookport.
OLIVE BRANCH
Horseshoe Lake Hiking/Biking Trail
East of IL Rt. 3 in Alexander Co, 7 miles N of Cairo;
618-776-5504
This 5.5-mile trail takes in the beauty of Horseshoe Lake. Bike
rental is available at Melton’s on Eastside Drive.
VIENNA
Tunnel Hill State Trail
Rt. 146 in Vienna; 618-658-2168
Bicycling/hiking trail spans 34 scenic miles from Harrisburg
to Vienna, with an additional 13 miles connecting Vienna to
Karnak. The trail then continues to the site of the IDNR Cache
River Wetland Center. This Rails to Trails project is for day-use
and offers drinking water, privy toilets and parking at the access
areas. The trail surface is compacted limestone screening.
5 miles E off Hwy 45
200 and 158 acres (respectively) of excellent fishing and hunting.
Boat Ramp at Ohio River
Near Lock & Dam 52; 618-564-2351
CREAL SPRINGS
Egyptian Hills Marina
I-57, Exit 45; 618-996-3449
Private, family-run resort nestled along the shore of the scenic
Lake of Egypt. There are 32 boat slips with electric hookups and
boat rentals, marina store, dump station and shower facilities.
Outdoor Recreation
Tunnel Hill Trail, Johnson Co. Courtesy of River To River Runners Club
Lake of Egypt
East off I-57, 8 miles N of Vienna on Rt. 45; 618-964-1448
One of southern Illinois’ finest fishing lakes, Lake of Egypt is a
man-made lake featuring 2,300 acres of deep, clear water and
is great for fishing, boating and water skiing. There are three,
full-service marinas on the lake providing cabins, campsites
and other amenities to accommodate your stay.
Dutchman Lake
West off Rt. 45 (1 1/2 miles north of Vienna)
Excellent 128-acre year round fishing lake featuring bass, crappie and channel catfish. Built in 1956, the totally undeveloped
lake shore offers quiet and solitude. A boat launch and angler
parking area is located on the east side of the lake.
Cache Levee Access Boat Ramp
South past Junction of Rt. 3 & 127, about 3 mi to Cache Levee
Access Rd; 618-634-2231
The old channel of the Cache River provides opportunities to
catch bass, bluegill and crappie. Includes a parking area and
30-foot boat ramp.
Golconda Marina
State Rt. 146 N; 618-683-5875
www.golcondamarina.com
The marina, on Lusk Creek at the Ohio river,
has 206 slips and full docking facilities. A
2,200-ft. hiking trail goes from the marina park to the Rauchfuss Hill picnic area.
Restrooms and concessions area are handicapped-accessible. Groceries and sundries
are available at the marina. Hours are 6
a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6
a.m.-7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Hours
are extended one hour later on the weekends during the summer.
Hi-Top Farm
Outdoor
Opportunities for
the Disabled
The Illinois Department of Natural
Resources is committed to providing
greater access and more programs
for persons with disabilities. The
IDNR’s goal is to make it easier for
disabled persons to hunt, fish, and
pursue outdoor activities. In 1999,
the IDNR addressed these issues
establishing a new program entitled,
“Disabled Outdoor Opportunities.”
Disabled hunters can participate in deer, pheasant, waterfowl,
and dove hunting at various sites
throughtout Illinois. A number of
fishing events are held each year as
well. For more information on the
“Disabled Outdoor Opportunities”
contact Outdoor Recreation and
Retention Programs at:
(618) 949-3305
TTY (217) 782-9175
www.dnr.illinois.gov
618-949-3883
Fishing & Hunting. Farm ponds for Channel
Cat, almost a sure catch! 15 lbs. per person
& $25 (limit of 60 lbs.) We also have cleaned
catfish fillets, steaks, nuggets & strips.
Outback Hunters
618-949-3983
Outdoor hunting adventures.
GRAND CHAIN
Ohio River Recreation Area
Boat Access & Campground
MOUND CITY
Old Channel Boat Access
MURPHYSBORO
1385 Grinnell Rd; 618-634-2515
www.cedarridgewhitetails.com
Hunting packages.
MAKANDA
Little Grassy Lake
MERMET
GOLCONDA
Mermet Lake
Conservation Area
618-524-4016
Boats may be launched at Fort Massac State
Park or at the foot of Market Street near
Harrah's Casino.
Cedar Ridge Whitetails
Mill Street; 618-827-4343
Fishing & boating opportunities.
618-264-8078
Great adventures in hunting and fishing.
Trout Pond at Fort Massac
& Boat Ramps at Ohio River
KARNAK
Take Tick Ridge Rd 4 miles E of Grand Chain,
turn S on Lighthouse Ln; 618-634-9411
Boat ramp, lodge and campground located on the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Lodge
includes rooms, restaurant, bar, store, and
historical display of a 1704 French Tannery.
Dongola Lake
Coen Expeditions
METROPOLIS
South of Mound City off Hwy 51;
618-634-2231
A new 70-foot concrete boat ramp and parking area, is located just south of Mound City
off Highway 51. The fishing is good in the
old channel of the Cache River, where bluegill, bass, and crappie are caught. Part of the
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, this
access is available to all watercraft with less
than 10 horsepower engines.
788 Hidden Bay Lane; 618-457-6655
1,000 acres of water filled with black and
white crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill,
channel catfish, carp, white bass and walleye. The Little Grassy Fish Hatchery is a great
place to learn more about raising the stock
for nearby lakes.
DONGOLA
waterfowl hunting area. The water was
developed for duck hunting but geese also
frequent the area each winter. The shallow,
450-acre lake provides excellent fishing for
largemouth bass, channel catfish and most
panfish. The lake is closed 2 weeks prior to
duck hunting season and reopens at the
close of duck season. Facilities include picnic area, hiking trails and boating. Adjoining
the area is the Nature Preserve including 43acres that have been set aside for non-game,
rare and endangered species. Unusual plant
species are also found in this area. A raised
observation platform extends from the trail
into the swamp.
Rt. 45 (halfway between Metropolis and
Vienna); 618-524-5577; FREE Admission
An old cypress swamp converted into a
Kinkaid Lake
West of Murphysboro on Rt. 149, right on
Marina Rd; 618-684-4914
This is one of the few lakes in Southern
Illinois to successfully stock muskie. Its 2,750
acres wind around the northwestern hills of
Shawnee National Forest. It has 92 miles of
shoreline and a maximum depth of 80 feet.
Other fish species include largemouth bass,
spotted bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, carp, walleye, white
bass and suckers.
Lake Murphysboro
West on Rt. 149; 618-684-2867
This 144-acre lake in Jackson County has
7.5 miles of shoreline and a maximum
depth of 40 feet. It provides largemouth
bass, spotted bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, carp, white
bass and suckers.
HUNTING CLUBS
Alexander County
Alexander/Pulaski
Sportsman Club
618-776-5539
Alexander County Gun Club
618-995-1510
Big Cypress Hunting Club
618-776-5322
618-776-5323
Billings Hunting Club
618-776-5573
Carter’s Guide Service
270-247-3332
Dangerous Duck Club
618-775-5815
Flyway Hunting Club
573-380-1030
Horseshoe Lake
Conservation
618-776-5689
Horseshoe Lake
Waterfowl Association
618-776-5323
Low & Slow Hunting Club
618-566-7571
Marlin Hunting Club
618-776-5815
Oakwood Hunting Club
618-684-4217
618-776-5566
Renaud Hunting Club
573-683-3049
River Delta Hunting Club
618-776-5433
Southern IL Waterfowl
Association
270-247-3332
Southside Hunting Club
573-471-2867
MUDLINE
lodging, llc
Cabins & Campsites
MudlineLodging.com
618-534-0082
Timber Mallard Club
618-776-5673
Worthington Hunting Club
618-776-5333
Pulaski County
Cache River Hunting Club
618-845-9078
Doctorman’s Cache Core
Hunting Preserve
618-845-3367
East Side Hunting Club
618-745-6828
618-534-2931
Kraatz Farms Goose
Hunting Club
618-845-3694
Johnson County
Buzzard’s Roost
618-658-8951
Illinois Trophy Hunts
618-672-4755
Samson’s Ridge
618-658-2590
Samson’s Whitetail
Mountain
618-658-9384
Union County
Arrowhead Hunt Club
618-833-4322
Big Creek Buck
618-833-6133
Brown’s Hunting Club
618-833-2096
Clear Creek Club
618-833-5989
Davis Farms Hunting Club
618-833-8008
Dutch Creek Outfitters
618-833-9556
Flyway Goose & Duck
Hunting Clubs
618-833-3377
Grassy Lake Hunting Club
618-833-7890
Hy Brass Hunting Club
618-282-6022
Lyerla Lake Farm
618-549-2127
Mallard Acres
618-833-2912
Muddy River Duck Club
618-697-1365
Muddy River Shooting
Preserve
618-833-9262
Trail of Tears Lodge/Resort
618-833-8697
Treece Acres
618-833-2779
618-833-8762
The Perfect Place to Stay
While Hunting, Fishing,
Camping or Just a
Quiet Getaway.
DNR Direct
Illinois outdoor enthusiasts no longer have to manually complete
forms to buy hunting and trapping
licenses and stamps, or to renew
boats and snowmobiles. Deer, turkey and other permits are also available through the system. DNR Direct
allows customers to make these
and other transactions by phone,
the internet, or visiting one of more
than 1,000 vendors where terminals are located. Customers’ data
will be stored in a central database
to speed future transactions and
eliminate the need to reenter data
for multiple licenses or permits.
1-888-6PERMIT (673-7648)
www.dnr.illinois.gov
Hohman Lake Road, Brookport. IL
Two cozy cabins nestled along beautiful Hohman Lake in Massac County, Illinois
Unique alternative to traditional
lodging in fully furnished cabins
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in your private hot tub
618-638-6286 • www.millspringscabins.com
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OLIVE BRANCH
Horseshoe Lake
Conservation Area
Off Rt. 3, 7 miles north of Cairo; 618-776-5689
The 9,550-acre area includes a 2,400-acre
shallow lake. The lake resembles a Louisiana
bayou with its wading herons and its large
stands of cypress swamps, cottonwoods and
tupelo gums. In addition to taking in the
beauty of the natural features of the area,
visitors enjoy picnicking, camping, boating,
fishing and hunting as well as 5.1 miles
of hiking/biking trails, that loop the area.
More than 150,000 Canada geese winter at
Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area.
OLMSTED
Fisherman's Bluff Recreation
Area & Boat Ramp
Off St. Rt. 37 on Mill St, located on the Ohio
River Scenic Byway; 618-742-6487
New boat ramp with parking and picnic pavilion overlooking the Ohio River
just south of Lock & Dam 53. On the first
Saturday in September it is host to the
the annual Fisherman's Bluff Pro/Am Catfish
Tournament.
RURAL CARBONDALE
Crab Orchard Lake
Rt. 13 East of Carbondale ; 618-997-3344
www.fws.gov/midwest/CrabOrchard
The largest of the three refuge lakes, this
6,965-acre body of water has two marinas, 125 miles of shoreline and a maximum
depth of 25 feet. Species include largemouth
bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, carp and white bass.
Devil’s Kitchen Lake
South on Giant City Rd, East on Grassy Rd;
618-997-3344
This 810-acre lake is part of the Crab Orchard
Refuge and is stocked with rainbow and
brown trout. It has a maximum depth of 90
feet and a 24-mile shoreline. It also provides
largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie,
channel catfish, bullheads and carp.
TAMMS
Tamms Cache River Access
On Hwy 127 at Tamms, turn E on Pumphouse Rd
and go 1 block to parking lot; 618-634-2231
(Cypress Creek Wildlife Refuge headquarters)
This site offers hunting, wildlife observation
opportunities and seasonal canoeing and
bank fishing along the Cache.
HORSEBACK
RIDING
& CAMPING
ALTO PASS
Kosmic Acres Stables
& Rentals
Off Hwy 127 on Prospect St; 618-893-2347
www.centaur.org/kosmic
Year-round horseback riding. Scenic trail
rides for small groups of 1-6 people. Riders
are matched up with a horse of their size
and riding ability and are taught the howto’s of proper horsemanship. Basic riding
instructions given. Reservations required in
advance. Guided tours also provided for
those who travel with their own horses.
EDDYVILLE
Bear Branch Horse Resort
& Restaurant
P. O. Box 40 Located 2 mi N of Eddyville on
Rt 145; 618-672-4249
Email: manders@shawneelink.com
www.BearBranch.com
Open year-round! Located just above Lusk
Creek Canyon. Feed and Tack Store on
grounds. 80 campsites w/water, electricity,
dump station, air conditioning, shower, restrooms & laundry facilities. Cabins & lodging
available. 40 covered stalls for horses. Guides
available. Reservations recommended.
Circle B Ranch Horseman’s
Campground
618-672-4748 or 815-288-5373
Spectacular trail riding through the
Shawnee Forest’s vast trail system, bluffs,
canyons, caves and streams. 13 wooded RV
campsites w/water, electricity & dump station. Rec. building w/modern bathrooms,
phone, laundromat & wood burning stove.
Open April - November. Bring your own
horse. Guides available. Located in Pope
County, 15 miles of Soffersburg, off Rt. 145.
Reservations required. Restaurant just one
mile away.
Hayes Canyon Campground
Rt. 145 to Eddyville, 1 mile on Main St. Rd;
618-672-4751 www.hayescanyon.com
Multiple trailheads leaving camp onto some
of the most scenic trails in the Shawnee
National Forest. Shady sites with water, electricity, sewer, and horse pens (some covered) at your campsite. Clean restrooms and
Trail riding in the forest. by Michelle Rositch
showers. Rental cabin. Wi-fi internet access
at camp store. Laundry. Bring your horses for camping and trail riding at its finest!
Restaurant one mile away. Hunters welcome.
Open all year.
GOLCONDA
Deer Run Campground
P.O. Box 839; 618-683-8410
State-approved campground open year
‘round. 22 campsites with electricity, water &
sewage at each site. Shower house & air-conditioned country rooms, drive-thru hookups, quick access to the Golconda Marina
and Smithland Pool on the Ohio River with
excellent fishing. Ice, soda, etc. Located 2
miles south of Golconda, Illinois on blacktop
road. Hunters Welcome!
Lake Glendale Stables
201 A Lake Glendale Rd; 618-949-3737
Trail ride in beautiful Southern Illinois. Hourly
to full-day rates. Overnight pack trips. Lunch
and/or dinner outings. Group rates - boarding. We will bring horses to your location.
Great horses for all riders, experienced or not.
Professional guides, beautiful scenery, cool
wooded trails, wilderness areas. ATV, hiking
and mountain biking trails. Open daily. Year
round, rain or shine. Reservations appreciated, but not necessary. We’re located in Pope
County in the Lake Glendale Recreation Area.
Watch for signs!
GOREVILLE
OZARK
Hilltop Campground
Camp Ondessonk
Exit #40 off I-57 on Baker Ln; 618-995-2189
Family owned and operated. Open all year,
heated restrooms, playground, and a pavilion for clubs and family gatherings. 34 full
service sites, 50 and 30 amp, shade, pull thrus
and tent sites available.
Off Rt. 45 (10 miles north of I-24);
618-695-2489
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National
Forest, it is one of the largest campgrounds
in the Midwest, offering many facets of outdoor recreation with lodging in rustic cave
and tree-house cabins. Summer camp and
off-season programming.
GRAND TOWER
Devil’s Backbone
Horse Camp
Brunkhorst Ave; 618-684-6192
Grand Tower City Park features 2 acres fenced
in for horses. Several sites have electric and
water. There are bathrooms in the park.
HEROD
34 Ranch and Campground
Rte 1; 618-264-2141 or Home 618-264-5811
Family camping, RV and tent sites, electricity,
water, dump station, showers and restrooms.
Fishing ponds. Hunters welcome.
JUNCTION
Double M Campground
5320 Thacker Hollow Rd; 618-275-4440
Exceptional trail riding in the Shawnee Forest.
Campground features cabins and a restaurant.
MAKANDA
Giant City Stables
722 Giant City Rd; 618-529-4110
www.giantcitylodge.com
Located at the entrance to Giant City State
Park with more than 16 miles of trail paths.
Riding programs include trail rides, breakfast
rides, day camps, and private lessons. Open
March to November, 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
daily (closed Tuesday).
Honey Bee Stables
618-638-8059; www.honeybeestables.com
info@honeybeestables.com
Trail rides in the Makanda area of the
Shawnee National Forest, on the Shawnee
Wine Trail. Guided 1/2 day and day rides. Also
offering rock climbing and rappelling.
MCCLURE
Rest In Peace Campground
On Grapevine Trail, 6 miles from Rt. 3 between
McClure and Tamms; 618-747-9344
Primitive sites as well as full hookups, along
with a shower house and dump station.
Surrounded by Shawnee National Forest.
SIMPSON
Livin’ Color Farms, Inc.
RR1, Box 221A; 618-695-3570
Full facility broodmare/foal care. Vet on
call 24 hours. Open 24 hours year round.
Imprinting of foals available. 10x12 stalls,
10x24 broodmare stalls. Turnout and exercise available. Also standing at stud, Exclusive
Dundee, 16.1hh buckskin leopard ApHC
Appaloosa Stallion, Bright Eyes Brother Bred.
Quality foals for sale. Overnight stabling
available. We are listed in the ETA nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory. Located
east of IL 145 on Glendale Road.
Rock Springs
Off Hwy 3 (W 1/2 mi of Thebes Spur)
Once owned by the Missouri/ Pacific Railroad,
this scenic spot with natural springs is a
favorite picnic place in the county.
VIENNA
Cedar Lake Ranch
2090 Gilead Church Rd; 618-695-2600
www.cedarlakeil.com
Family-friendly 168 acre facility with a 25
acre private lake for fishing and 200+ campsites with water and electricity. Bordered on
two sides by the Shawnee National Forest
we offer immediate access to hundreds of
miles of scenic equestrian trails. We are also
within easy biking distance from the Tunnel
Hill Bike Trail.
Bay Creek Ranch
Rt. 1 Box 189; 618-695-2670
Open year ‘round! Horseman’s campground.
Wooded RV & tent sites, restaurant, water,
electric, dump station, showers, laundry facilities, restrooms. Guiding, outfitting, stalls &
pens available. Hunters welcome! Miles of
scenic trail riding along the rugged cliffs and
canyons of Bay Creek. Direct access to the
Shawnee National Forest trails. Located 1
mile N of Glendale, Routes 145 & 147, 1 mile
N on Cedar Grove Church Road.
Dog Hollow Campground
Rt. 1, Box 10; 618-647-2270, 618-963-2625,
618-773-4637
Spectacular trail riding through the Shawnee
National Forest. Nice, wide RV sites for a big
family or just to have extra room. Water,
electricity and sewer on every site. Located
Northeast of Delwood, IL - 2 miles off Route
145 on Road #404.
THEBES
Century Oak Stables
Pigeon Roost Rd & Old Duff Rd; 618-776-6093
Songbird36@yahoo.com
Horse rental, boarding, grooming and lessons. Guided rides and summer horse camp
offered. Three miles east of Rt 3.
Photo courtesy
mpground.
of Double M Ca
High Meadows Stable
Off Rt. 146, approx. 2 mi E of I-24;
618-658-7681
Quality instruction, teaching and training
for hunters and jumpers as well as boarding.
Lessons available all year round. The stable
also hosts many weekend special events.
Please call ahead for directions and hours of operation for the preceeding listings.
The Golconda Marina
Travelers along the Ohio River will find
nestled amid the scenery the Golconda
Marina, a full-service marina located in
southeast Pope County. The 274-acre area
acts as the gateway to the Smithland Pool
area of the Ohio River and a hub for myriad
fishing, boating and hiking opportunities.
The marina serves as “a floating convenience store,” says Carrie DeVore, who with
her husband Doug managed the marina
during the 2013 season and also owns and
operates the nearby Willowbrook Cabin
Rental. “It’s a good time had by all.”
The marina, completed jointly by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources, opened
in 1988 and now stands as one of the finest
marinas along the Ohio River.
A featured attraction is Smithland Pool,
a body of water more than 72 miles long
that serves as a haven for recreational
boating and fishing. The pool also provides easy deep-water access to Evansville,
Ind., Kentucky Lake, Barkley Lake and even
Mobile, Ala.
A bluff located on the north side of the
marina, Rauchfuss Hill, offers a pristine spot
from which to watch boats pass on the
river, and the area now serves as home to a
campground, picnic area and a nearby hiking trail.
DeVore said the marina area is a natural
paradise for fishing, boating, hiking and
even horseback riding, and a host of special
events take place each year. Pontoon boats
also are available for rental, and the marina features more than 200 slips. For more
information, call 618-683-5875.
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Zipping through the Shawnee
First you feel the speed, and then you hear the sound — an unforgettable metallic scream revving from the cable above as you zip
past the peaceful forest floor below. The unusual combination of
pulse-pounding adrenaline and woodland serenity is just what Marc
Miles had in mind.
“You know in your heart when you’ve done the right thing,” says
Miles, who last year with his wife, Candy, opened a new venture,
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, amid the peaceful hills of the Shawnee
National Forest.“It just feels right. It’s so exciting to me to see people
excited about it.”
Exciting is a modest word to describe the hair-raising adventure that waits above 83 acres of otherwise
calm forest. Built by Geronimo Construction, known
for its world-class zip line tours, the experience Miles
now offers includes a three-hour tour on eight zip
lines that whisk visitors through the trees at speeds
that sometimes approach 40 miles per hour.
Along the way, adventure-seekers also get a guided look at the trees, rocks and other natural features
that make up the Shawnee — both from the dizzying
heights above and from hiking trails below. The experience also includes walks across intricately constructed aerial bridges, one of them 180 feet long.
Miles, an equine veterinarian by trade, built his first
zip line years ago in his backyard as an amusement
for his children. The attraction only grew from there.
Three years of intensive research preceded the opening of Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour — a time during
which Miles decided he wanted to build a zip line
attraction that married the thrilling activity with the
wonder of nature.
To that end, Miles hired Geronimo Construction to
build a zip line tour that relies not on artificial platforms, as many
others do, but rather the trees of the Shawnee themselves. He and
his hired staff also underwent rigorous safety training to ensure that
the thrills enjoyed by visitors would be fun and with a minimum of
risk. Throughout a tour, whether on a line, a bridge or a platform,
visitors remain harnessed and tethered to safety; indeed, Miles says
“zipping” at the facility is safer than driving in area traffic.
“Safety is so critical,” Miles says. “It’s at the top of my list.”
Guests who choose to embark on the three-hour tour begin at
an up-and-coming welcome center, where they sign waivers, meet
their trained guides and become acquainted with their equipment.
After suiting up and taking a short hike, they arrive at “flight school,”
where guides provide a short primer on how to properly zip, including the proper posture and how to brake.
With eight lines now zig-zagging across this private stretch of the
forest, Miles is happy to see his efforts finally reach fruition just at the
start of a new outdoor season — and he already sees possible future
developments, including the addition of cabins and bike trails.
“There’s a lot of things we could do,” he says.
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is located at 635 Robinson Hill Rd.
in Makanda, just a short drive past Blue Sky Vineyard. The cost for a
three-hour tour is $85, with groups of eight or more receiving a 10
percent discount. To book a tour, call 855-386-9477.
Shuttles
& Tours
Amore Limos
618-826-5358
888-842-0055
www.amorelimos.com
Broadway’s Limo
618-529-5466
www.broadwayslimoservice.com
Cape Air
866-CAPE-AIR
www.capeair.com
Gottus Limo
618-357-2494
www.gottuslimo.com
Shawnee Mass Transit
866-577-6278
www.shawneemtd.com
Shawnee Shuttle
618-201-4841
www.shawneeshuttle.com
SI Tours
618-985-6953
www.si-tours.net
Strike Zone Limo Service
618-833-5135
618-697-2398
Winery Tours
618-564-2524
www.winerytourssil.com
Wrightway Transportation
618-893-2941
618-521-0033
Xtreme Limo
618-727-3599
www.xtremepartylimo.com
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It’s easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24.
We’re less than three hours from St. Louis,
Memphis, Nashville, or Evansville; less than
four hours from Springfield and Indianapolis;
and less than six hours from Chicago.
Need detailed directions?
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Cache River ~ Ullin, Illinois
Illinois’ Hidden Bayou
Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Guided Group Tours
Moonlight Tours
Reptile & Amphibian Talks
A beautiful flat water experience
through Illinois’s hidden Bayou
known as the Lower Cache River,
near Perks, Illinois.
Boat Rentals
$15.00 per Adult
Group Rates
Available
Memorable & Exciting
Group Outings for:
Single Parties
Scouting Organizations
Church & Civic Groups
Social Clubs
Company Outings
For Reservations and Information Call
8:30am – 6:30pm 7 days a week
Telephone Mark Denzer: 618-201-4090
mark@trailsofawareness.org
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“Where it’s all about quality.”
We grow, ferment and serve...
the finest Shawnee Hills wines.
772 Kaolin Rd, Cobden, IL
wines • ciders • café • local musicians
(618) 833-3783 • www.lincolnheritagewinery.com
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Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 12 - 6 pm • Friday thru Sunday 12 - 7 pm
2655 Water Valley Road • Cobden, Illinois
On 51 S, go 6 miles South of “Smiley Face”, left on Depper Road 3 miles
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12 Wineries
12 Unique Experiences
All twelve award-winning wineries are just
a few minutes from each other in
beautiful Southern Illinois.
Von Jakob
Vineyard
(618) 893-2623
pomonawinery.com
(618) 893-4898
altovineyards.net
(618) 893-4500
(618) 893-4600
vonjakobvineyard.com
(618) 684-5072
kitehillvineyards.com
(618) 893-1700
(618) 893-2557
owlcreekvineyard.com
Vineyard
(618) 995-9671
orlandinivineyard.com
(618) 995-9463
blueskyvineyard.com
(618) 893-4923
peachbarn.com
(618) 893-WINE
starviewvineyards.com
(618) 893-2700
rustlehillwinery.com
(618) 549-5517
honkerhillwinery.com
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WINERIES & ORC
ORCHARDS
Lincoln Heritage
Winery
722 Kaolin Rd, Cobden
618-833-3783
www.lincolnheritagewinery.com
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Lyn-Nita Vineyards
514 Coal Rd, Elkville
618-568-1719
www.lyn-nita.cdale.biz.com
Alto Vineyards
8515 HWY 127 N, Alto Pass
618-893-4898
www.altovineyards.net
Mileur Orchard
172 Mileur Orchard Rd,
Murphysboro
618-687-3663
Bella T Winery
755 Parker City Rd, Creal Springs
618-658-8882
www.bellatwinery.com
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S. Rocky Comfort Rd,
Makanda
618-995-9463
Bremer’s Orchard
5446 Orchard Rd, Metropolis
618-524-5783
Cache River Basin
Vineyard & Winery
315 Forman Ln, Belknap
618-658-2274
www.crbwinery.org
Eastman Orchard
& Fruit Market
Big Red Shed on Rt. 37
(2 miles north of Goreville)
618-995-2118
Orlandini Vineyard
Hogg Hollow Winery
From state Rd147 go south
1/2 mile on 145 turn East on
Old Glendale Rd, go 1/4 mile,
Glendale
618-695-WINE (9463)
Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Rd, Carbondale
618-549-5517
www.honkerhillwinery.com
Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda
618-995-9671
www.orlandinivineyard.com
Owl Creek Vineyard
2655 Water Valley Rd, Cobden
618-893-2557
www.owlcreekvineyard.com
Hickory Ridge
Vineyard & Winery
1598 Hickory Ridge Rd, Pomona
618-893-1700
www.hickoryridgevineyard.com
Starview Vineyards
5100 Winghill Rd, Cobden
618-893-WINE
The Bluffs
140 Buttermilk Hill Rd, Ava
just off Route 3; 618-763-4447
www.thebluffswinery.com
Walker’s Bluff
Windy Hill Vineyard
& Winery
960 State Rt. 127 N, Alto Pass
618-893-2771
www.rendlemanorchards.com
560 Chestnut St, Alto Pass
618-893-4923, 618-521-2506
www.peachbarn.com
8595 US Hwy 51 N, Cobden
618-893-2700
www.rustlehillwinery.com
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd, Pomona
618-893-2623
www.pomonawinery.com
83 Kite Hill Rd, Carbondale
618-684-5072
www.kitehillvineyards.com
Hedman Vineyards
& Peach Barn Café
Rustle Hill Winery
Pomona Winery
Rendleman Orchards
Farm Market
Old Rt. 51 (3 mi. north of Cobden)
618-893-4241
1309 Sadler Rd, Pomona
618-893-4500
30 State Rt. 127 N, Alto Pass
618-893-4600
vonjakobvineyard.com
326 Vermont Rd, Carterville
618-9956-9900
www.walkersbluff.com
Kite Hill Vineyards
& Winery
Flamm’s Orchard,
Fruit & Cream Stand
Von Jakob Vineyard
& Brewery
2955 Creal Springs Rd, Creal Springs
618-996-3581
Shawnee Winery
200 Commercial St, Vienna
618-888-659-WINE
www.shawneewinery.com
Illinois Wine Country
Illinois wine country has been a popular, and widening, spot on the map because of the growth in the
winemaking industry and support of the local grape growers' booming businesses.
What few wine connoisseurs realize, though, is that Illinois had already claimed honors as the fourth largest grape-producing state by the early 1900s. If that wasn't impressive enough, no less than one-quarter of
the wine produced in the United States came from good old Land of Lincoln as well.
Today Illinois still enjoys a relatively high ranking - twelfth - in the wine-producing states. With
wine-making on the rise all across the US, Illinois is experiencing heightened interest, appreciation, and
sales of the product.
Thanks to support from the Illinois Grape and Wine Resources Council and the Illinois Grape Growers and
Vintners Association, the state's original five wineries of 1990 have blossomed to nearly ten times the number this year, with nearly fifty wineries producing their own special craft.
What's more, the wine produced in this region is serious stuff, having won awards in state, national,
and international competitions. Even some of the best California winemakers were topped by Illinois
contenders.
Welcome to wine country. Enjoy!
Places to Visit
APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER
Anna: Every Tuesday Farmers Market, 8 am to noon,
Downtown Anna
Cobden: Every Saturday Farmers Market, 8 am to noon,
Darn Hot Peppers Farm Store
825 Vines Rd; 618-893-1443; www.darnhotpeppers.com
Salsa, chipotles, spicy jellies, spices and many more chili products, plus 21 varieties of fresh peppers in season. Open ThursSat 1-6 pm.
DONGOLA
S. Front St, Downtown Cobden
Fragrant Fields Herb & Perennial Nursery
Elizabethtown: Every Thursday Farmers Market,
Metropolis: Every Saturday Farmers Market, 8 am to Noon,
West 6th between Market & Ferry
2460 Swan Pond Rd; 618-203-9106; www.fragrantfields.com
20 year old working herb and perennial plant nursery with
over 200 varieties of common and uncommon plants. View
the gardens and ask the pros about growing plants. Feed the
catfish in the pond, and see what has flown into the wetland.
Gift items and garden decor are available. Follow the signs
from Dongola. Hours: 9 am-4 pm Tues - Sun, March 15-July 15
and Sept 15-Oct 15.
Vienna: Every Saturday & Wednesday Farmers Market,
METROPOLIS
4-7:30 pm, May - September
Golconda: Every Saturday Farmers Market, 7 am to noon,
Golconda Court House lawn
8 am to 2 pm, Vienna Park
U-PICKS &
AGRITOURISM SITES
BUNCOMBE
Allen Christmas Tree Farm
2695 Allen Rd; 618-658-5678
Nov. 28-Dec. 20, Mon-Sat 9 am-4:30 pm & Sun 1-4:30 pm
Choose & cut Christmas trees; fresh made wreaths & gifts.
COBDEN
Blueberry Hill Farm
New Hwy 51; 618-893-2397
U-Pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in
season. May - July 8 am to 8 pm
Attractions
FARM MARKETS
Marvin’s Marvelous Maze
3574 Mermet Rd, Belknap; 618-524-5606;
http://marvinsmaize.tripod.com
Find your way through the intricate 10-acre cornfield maze. A
water break room is provided inside the maze and lawn chairs
are available for those who would rather sit and watch. Please
bring a flashlight if entering after 8pm. Select weekends in late
August and September, open Friday - Sunday 6-9pm. $3. person, Children under 5 free.
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ahead for
directions
& hours of
operation.
Local breweries along the
Southern Illinois Beer Path
BREWERIES
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th St, Murphysboro; 618-684-8833
www.bigmuddybrewing.com
Little Egypt Beer
www.littleegyptbeer.com
Owl Creek Vineyard
2655 Water Valley Rd, Cobden; 618-893-2557
www.appleknockerhardcider.com
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Rd, Ava
www.scratchbeer.com
Von Jakob Brewery
230 Hwy 127 N, Alto Pass; 618-893-4600
www.vonjakobvineyard.com/brewery/
It all started nearly 30 years ago as a passing interest, and now it has become the
first in a budding new tourism business for
Southern Illinois. One of the first breweries to
open in the region was Big Muddy Brewing in
Murphysboro. The business, located at 1430
N. 7th St. (618-684-8833, www.bigmuddybrewing.com), has been a mainstay on the local
scene for three years. Owner and operator
Chuck Stuhrenberg first started micro brewing in the 1980s while he was a student at
Southern Illinois University. He and his friends
home-brewed their own concoctions, and it
was something he decided to do because he
knew it could take flight.
“I kept hearing that there was going to be
a brewery opening up,” he says. “I kept waiting and then decided to just do it myself.”
In July 2009, Stuhrenberg opened for business, and Big Muddy Brewery became the
first brewery in Murphysboro in more than
50 years. The first beers offered were the
Kinkaid Wheat, a recipe that had been popular among Stuhrenberg and his family and
friends. It also had the style and consistency that Stuhrenberg thought would be best
suited to those who drank more conventional
corporate brews.
The next beer up was the Saluki Dunkel
Dog, a dark amber style of brew. Those inaugural brews proved to be successful and are
now on tap and sold at various local establishments across the region. Big Muddy Brewing
now has distribution in southeast Missouri,
around the Chicago area, into St. Louis and
Central Illinois and even in New Jersey. There
Brad Genung, owner, winemaker and brewer at
Owl Creek Vineyard, uses locally grown apples to
create Apple Knocker Hard Ciders – the first local
ciders in the Shawnee Hills region. Currently there
are three styles of Apple Knocker hard ciders on the
market:
• Hard Knocks is a dry hard cider and oak barrel
fermented. Awarded Second Place in the National
Wood and Barrel Aged Beer Competition in
Chicago.
• Bad Apple is made from green apples. It’s tart
and crisp, on the drier side but not as dry as Hard
Knocks.
Sweet Knockers is sweeter but definitely not
overly sweet — “just sweet enough,” Genung said.
Find more information online at www.appleknockerhardcider.com or www.owlcreekvineyard.com.
are also plans to take up business in Paducah
and around Murray State University
In the past 20 years, more companies
have sprouted up to serve up the suds and
make a name for themselves in the craft beer
business. Some have even been recognized
nationally for their craft.
Little Egypt Beer is located in Ava. Owner
Ken Rhude has been homebrewing for more
than 20 years and is a certified beer judge
who has judged both amateur and professional beer competitions. Rhude attended
brewing school at Siebel/Doemen’s World
Brewing Academy in 2002. He has also
brewed professionally with BJ’s Restaurant
and Brewery in Woodland Hills, California, and
Oxnard, California.
Little Egypt specializes in a variety of beers,
including a smooth Gold, a sweet Red ale,
specialty beers such as Saison and English,
and many more ready and willing to go down
easy. For more information about Little Egypt,
log on to www.littleegyptbeer.com.
Also in Ava, the Scratch Brewing Company is
a microbrewery and farm located just outside
the Shawnee National Forest at 264 Thompson
Road. It was started by three award-winning
home brewers and focuses on special farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with
home-grown and locally farmed and foraged
ingredients. Some of those special ingredients include nettle, elderberry, ginger, dandelion, maple sap and a variety of wood additions. Check out more about the Scratch Beer
Company at www.scratchbeer.com.
Though known for its wines for more than
15 years, Von Jakob in Alto Pass (230 Hwy 127
N, Alto Pass, 618-893-4600) has now tried its
hand at micro brewing. The brewery offers
eight styles of beer ranging from the crisp
and clear American Pilsner to rich, dark Stout.
If finding a perfect pint for your palate is too
hard of a decision to make, fear not and try the
flight where you can taste all of the selections.
Von Jakob also has a selection of domestic
beers and premium beers from around the
world. Find more information online at www.
vonjakobvineyard.com/brewery/.
Sample local beer, wine and cider at Brews
Brothers Taproom, located at 1105 Chestnut
St., Murphysboro. Brews Brothers have 12 local
beers on tap, as well as local wine and cocktails.
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Massac County
Americana Hollywood
Museum & Gift Store
Ferry St, next to Harrah’s Casino
An amazing tribute to America’s
most famous Hollywood icons
features life-size figures, wardrobes, costumes, movie props,
posters, dolls, statues and rare
celebrity collectibles from
around the world. Open 7 days
a week 9 am to 6 pm. Admission
charged for museum. Gift shop
admission is free.
Kryptonite
Third and Ferry St.
What’s green, comes from outer
space and is dangerous to
Superman? No, not a mutant space
toad, but the element Kryptonite.
A large Kryptonite meteorite is
located on the southwest corner
of Third and Ferry Streets.
Metropolis Chamber
of Commerce
607 Market St.
Visitors to the Metropolis Chamber
of Commerce will see Superman
memorabilia and photos of the
days when Metropolis, Illinois
first became the “Official Home of
Superman.”
Metropolis Planet
111 E. Fifth St.
It's not the Daily Planet, but it's
the real-life weekly newspaper
for Metropolis. See the Planet
globe outside and collect a Clark
Kent or Lois Lane business card
from a real-life reporter.
Noel Neill ‘Lois Lane’
Statue
8th and Market Streets
A near life-size statue of Ms. Neill,
who portrayed Lois Lane in tele-
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Hours:
Mon - Sat 8am-12pm
and 1-8pm
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vision's Adventures of Superman,
is located just two blocks north
of her guardian super hero at
8th and Market.
Superman Cut-outs
Hardly a day goes by in Metropolis
when someone doesn’t have their
picture made behind a cut-out of
Superman or Lois Lane. They can
be found at several stores and
businesses around town. Strike a
pose and say cheese!
Superman Statue
Superman Sq./Market St. & 5th St.
This famous 15-foot bronze figure overlooks the uptown area
of the city and replaced the
original statue in 1993. Visitors
enjoy having photos made with
this famed “Man of Steel.” Free
admission.
Super Museum
Superman Square; 517 Market St;
618-524-5518;
www.supermuseum.com
The Super Museum houses thousands of items related to the
Mythical Caped Hero from the Big
Green Planet. The museum is filled
with a $2.5 million collection spanning 60 years, honoring the most
famous hero of all time. Museum
and gift shop open seven days a
week from 9 am - 6 pm. Admission
charged for museum. Gift shop
admission is free.
The Annual
Superman Celebration
Superman visits with fans from around the world. Comic art gallery, fan films, celebrity appearances, Superman Road Race, Super
Trek Bike Ride, kids games, live music, costume contest, carnival
and more. Takes place in June. Most events are free. 800-949-5740;
www.supermancelebration.net
Skilled providers. Convenient hours. No appointment
needed. The Union County Hospital Convenient Care
Clinic offers quick, quality treatment of minor illnesses
and injuries.
517 North Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
618-833-2295
www.unioncountyhospital.com
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The Marine Ways in Mound City served as a naval depot
during the Civil War. An historical marker and future interpretive observation overlook provides visitors with rich history
and panoramic views.
Visitors can get a detailed look at the history of the region
in the Safford Memorial Library in Cairo, full of antique documents and paintings, or at The Old Depot in Tamms, an original Chicago railroad depot restored as a museum.
Historic homes can be found in nearly every town, many of
which are now museums or bed and breakfasts.
These are only a few of the historic sites and museums that
offer a glimpse of what made Southernmost Illinois the treasure it is today.
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Museums, Historic Sites & Homes
Southernmost Illinois has a long and rich history, from
which many buildings, forts, and monuments still stand,
including civil war relics and churches over a century old.
In the 1800s, parts of the region were bustling with activity, particularly along the rivers and in the larger towns.
Railroads crisscrossed the land, and as Southern Illinois
was part of the Coal Belt, enough trade existed to supply
the hundreds of antique shops found in almost every town
between the rivers.
Many churches built in the early 1800s still stand near
the towns that grew up around them, including the Camp
Ground Church in Anna, on the site of a winter encampment
on the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee Nation.
Places to Visit
Cairo Custom House Museum, Alexander Co.
Mound City National Cemetery,
Pulaski Co.
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Bald Knob Cross
located west off Rt. 127; 618-893-2344
www.baldknobcross.com
Built as a monument of peace, the Cross at
Bald Knob stands 111 feet tall and is 22 feet
square at the base. Its arms extend to 63 feet
horizontally. The highest landmark in Union
County, the Cross can be seen over an area of
7,500 square miles when illuminated at night.
An Easter sunrise service is held annually.
Kincaid Mounds, Massac Co.
ANNA
Anna Kirkpatrick Pottery
Museum
Inside Isom’s Antiques, 407 N. Main St.
618-833-3516
Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm.
Kirkpatrick Pottery
Between 1859 and 1896 the brothers
Cornwall and W. Wallace Kirkpatrick built and
operated a large stoneware pottery in Anna.
The excellent clay in the area, together with
the skill of the potters, brought much fame
and prestige to the company. They made
many types of utilitarian wares, bricks, drain
tiles and giftware. The most collectible pieces made by the pottery are the pig-shaped
bottles and jugs with special inscriptions,
applied animals and figures. Many of their
pieces are one-of-a-kind, with commentary
on the political or social events of the day.
Exhibits can be seen at the Stinson Memorial
Library, Isom's Antiques in Anna, and the
Union County Museum.
St. Anne's Church
South Main St; 618-833-2521
www.pastonline.org
Nestled in the middle of a long block of
beautiful turn-of-the-century homes in the
small town of Anna, the diminutive church
is an important reminder of our past. The
cornerstone is dated 1886. St. Anne's is the
perfect place for intimate events—such as
small weddings, renewal of vows, anniversary gatherings, baby showers or christenings, receptions, art shows, recitals, and other
appropriate theatrical or musical events.
Stinson Memorial Library
409 South Main; 618-833-2521
Named for a Civil War veteran, Robert B.
Stinson, who left his estate for the establishment of a library. The building is made from
native limestone and was dedicated in 1914.
This unique design was the work of Walter B.
Griffin, in a Frank Lloyd Wright style.
Camp Ground Church
and Cemetery
50 Tunnel Lane
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in continuous operation since 1850 on the site of a
winter encampment during the Trail of Tears.
Cemetery is first site certified in Illinois by the
National Park Service and recognized by the
national Trail of Tears Association as a Trail of
Tears burial ground. According to the NPS,
it is the only continuing cemetery with scientifically documented, multiple Cherokee
burials along the trail from the eastern states
to Oklahoma.
BROOKPORT
Kincaid Mounds
Archaeological Site
4 mi south of Unionville Rd on New Cut Rd;
800-248-4373; www.kincaidmounds.com
Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site is a
nationally significant Native-American
archaeological treasure. From about 800
AD to 1500 AD it was the ‘capital’ of a
chiefdom that stretched from Brookport to
Hamletsburg along the Ohio River. Large
flat-topped mounds were erected on which
the houses and temples of civil and religious
elite stood. Today, the mounds still exist and
a constructed overlook platform and interpretive panels tell the story of the significant contribution and historical value of the
Native American culture.
CAIRO
Magnolia Manor
2700 Washington Ave; 618-734-0201
Built in 1869 by Charles Galigher, a friend of
President Grant, the brick mansion boasts
14 rooms featuring Italianate architecture.
Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and
1-5 p.m. Sun. The Manor is closed Christmas
Eve through Jan. 2. Admission fee.
Riverlore
2723 Washington Ave; 618-734-1840
Located across from Magnolia Manor, this
elegant French Second Empire style home is
a photographer’s delight. ‘Riverlore’ was built
in 1865 for Capt. William Parker Halliday who
was president of Cairo’s first bank. His earlier
steamboat career prompted him to build a
‘Captain’s Walk’ atop the third story. Beautiful
gardens surround the home. Admission fee.
Safford Memorial Library
Cairo Public Library
1609 Washington Ave; 618-734-1840
This working library of Queen Anne architecture houses a valuable collection of Civil
War documents and a museum-quality collection of antiques and paintings donated
by patrons. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Donations appreciated.
The Hewer Statue
Ninth and Washington (Halliday Park)
This sculpture, commissioned by the Halliday
family in memory of Capt. W. P. Halliday, was
executed by George Grey Bernard. Shown
at the 1904 St. Louis, Mo., World’s Fair before
being placed at Cairo.
Cairo Custom House Museum
14th and Washington Ave; 618-734-9632
Completed in 1872, placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1973 and established as a Civil War and local history museum in 1992. Housed in the Museum is the
desk used by Gen. U.S. Grant at his headquarters while being stationed in Cairo for six
months during the Civil War and a new Lewis
& Clark exhibit is on display. Open week days
10 a.m. - noon & 1 - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 - Noon, Sun.
1 - 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Mighty Rivers Worship Center
10th and Poplar
Located across from The Hewer Statue, the
Baptist church was organized in 1880.
Church of the Redeemer Episcopal
to have been active for 500 years, ending
about 500 years ago. The trail leads to a
Native American cemetery, the remains of
a stone wall, and the depressions excavated for buildings in the small town. But the
highlights of the site are the petroglyphs
(carvings in rock) of a thunder bird, rattle
snake, corn stalk in bloom.
Crabb-Abott Farm
Hound Ridge Rd; 618-949-3355
First segment of the Trail of Tears in Illinois
certified by the National Park Service and
recognized by the national Trail of Tears
Association.
6th and Washington
Organized in 1840, the first church was
replaced by the present building in 1888
at a cost of $30,899. The beautiful brown
stone edifice boasts ornate, stained glass
windows and gold gilded cross. Tours may
be arranged with advance notice. Free
admission.
ELIZABETHTOWN
Albert St; 618-683-9702
Civil War Heritage site.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
The Grand Rose Hotel
Historical Society Museum
Ninth and Washington Ave; 618-734-2061
The present church, built in 1894, is a stately
Romanesque structure of Bedford stone. The
oldest church in Cairo, it has three bells and
numerous stained glass windows.
Toll House Transportation
and Civil War Museum
Fort Defiance Park, Junction of US 51 & US 60
618-306-5818
Transportation and Civil War exhibits.
IOOF Cemetery
92 Main St; 618-287-2872, 877-711-7088
This hotel sits peacefully on a bluff overlooking the beautiful Ohio River. Built in 1812,
it is the oldest operating hotel in Illinois.
This National Historic Site is owned by the
State of Illinois and has undergone major
renovation.
Corner of Main & Columbus St; 618-683-9702
Beautifully restored building, which houses many displays of life in Pope County and
throughout the area. Be sure to see the tin
ceiling and to find the high water mark from
the big flood. Sat. 9am-11pm, Sun 1pm-3 pm.
GOLCONDA
Approx 20 mi south of Golconda; 618-564-2315
World’s Largest twin navigational locks system.The Smithland Navigation Project is located on the Ohio River at Mile 918.5 (River Miles
below Point Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
and 62.5 miles upstream of the confluence of
the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The locks are
on the Illinois side of the Ohio River.
Pope County Courthouse
COBDEN
Downtown Golconda; 618-683-4466
Built in 1872.
Union County Museum
First Presbyterian Church
117 Appleknocker St. (west side of town)
618-893-2067, 618-893-2567
Museum operated by the Union County
Historical and Genealogy Society. Collection
includes Kirkpatrick Pottery from Anna, Il.,
Native-American artifacts, pioneer items,
local history and other unique exhibits.
Hours are 1:00 pm to 5:00, Saturday and
Sunday. The museum is closed during the
months of Dec., Jan. & Feb.
Main Street; 618-683-9702
Oldest Presbyterian congregation in the state.
Buel House & Davidson Cabin
Columbus St; 618-683-9702
This two-story log house has two rooms on
each floor, built in 1837, might possibly be
linked to the tragic Trail of Tears.
Smithland Lock & Dam
Lock and Dam 51
For directions call 618-683-9702
The only tower on the entire Ohio River that is
made in the likeness of the Corps symbol. You
can walk down the stairs to the river to see
where the daily measurements were made.
The old stones from the dam are still there.
DONGOLA
St. John’s Lutheran Church
off Rt. 127 on St. John’s blacktop; 618-827-3810
Built in 1855, this church represents Illinois’
first Lutheran congregation. The first church
was built in 1818 on what is now the
cemetery.
EDDYVILLE
Bell Smith Springs
Off Hwy. 145; 618-658-2111
Listed on the National Natural Landmarks, this
area is known for its cold water springs and
the region’s largest natural stone bridge.
Millstone Bluff
Hwy. 147, East of Robbs; 618-658-2111
The site has remained relatively undisturbed because it is perched on a high
hill surrounded by an 80-foot high bluff.
The Mississippian period village is thought
Elijah P. Curtis Home
models, buoys, carbon arc searchlight, radar
unit, deck equipment, guages, rudder, dishes, etc. Of special interest are artifacts salvaged from the Str. GOLDEN EAGLE, which
sank at Grand Tower in 1947. Capt. Knupp
said that over 200 people from Grand Tower
have worked on the river and the citizens
value the imortance of preserving their
river heritage.
these listings. Please call ahead for
METROPOLIS
Fort Massac Visitors Center
& George Rogers Clark Statue
at Fort Massac State Park
US 45, 2 1/2 miles West of I-24
Visitors center features a film as well as historical displays about the fort and the famous
explorers that passed through it. The statue of
George Rogers Clark overlooks the Ohio River.
Elijah P. Curtis Home
405 Market St; 618-524-7203
The Curtis Home, operated now as a museum, was built in 1870 when Major Elijah P.
Curtis returned to Metropolis from the Civil
War. Open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays. No admission is charged, but donations are welcome.
Birdman of Alcatraz
Burial Site
North Ave; 800-949-5740
Robert F. Stroud is buried in the Masonic
Cemetery.
Metropolis Murals
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Statues, Union Co.
GRAND CHAIN
JONESBORO
Historical Marker:
Cantonment Wilkinsonville
P.A.S.T. Heritage House
South of Hwy 37 near boat ramp
Established by Lt. Colonel David Strong in
1797 as a post of the United States Army.
It was garrisoned until 1804. Here Colonel
Strong and scores of soldiers who died on
duty are buried.
Lock and Dam #53
2 miles east of Route 37 on East Dam Road;
618-742-6213
Built in the 1930's to regulate the depth of
the Ohio River, the lock and dam boasts an
observation area for viewing the river traffic.
GRAND TOWER
Mississippi River Museum
& Interpretive Center
604 Main St; 618-565-2227
The museum is housed in an 1892 building overlooking the levee on Front Street.
Director of the museum is Capt. Jack Knupp,
who served as a towboat captain for 44 years.
Exhibits in the museum include steamboat
102 S Main St; 618-833-8745;
www.pastonline.org
The house dates to about 1850 and offers
Lincoln-Douglas information and local history and geneaology.
Kornthal Church
Off Rt. 127 (2 miles south of Jonesboro Sq)
Constructed in 1860, this church is a replica
of churches usually native to Austria. The 12
stairs to the pulpit represent the 12 apostles.
Open daily. Free admission.
Lincoln-Douglas 3rd Debate
Site and Statues
Located in Lincoln Memorial Park north of the
Jonesboro square was the site of the 3rd 1858
United States Senatorial debate between
Abraham Lincoln and incumbent Stephen
Douglas. Although Douglas was appointed
senator by the state legislature after these
debates, Abraham Lincoln became well
known nationwide because these debates
were covered by the nation’s leading newspapers. Follow the steps from town to the site
and walk where Lincoln walked.
Ferry St and Market St, Downtown;
877-424-5025
A series of six murals are painted on buildings
along Ferry Street and Market Street in downtown Metropolis. Each mural reveals a different story and makes our heritage come alive
through artistic renderings of local historical events, and attached interpretive plaques
describe the historical significance of each.
MOUND CITY
Mound City National
Cemetery & Visitor Center
Jct. Hwy. 51 and 37; 618-748-9041
Located on the National Register of Historic
Places. A burial place for both Union and
Confederate soldiers. 2,759 markers of Union
soldiers read “unknown”. One is marked
“Confederate Spy.” The walkway through the
grounds is lined with markers inscribed with
verses from the famous poem “Bivouac of
the Dead.” Soldiers from nearly every war are
buried here. The grounds of the cemetery
were purchased by the President, pursuant
to an act of Congress in 1862. The cemetery
was formally dedicated in 1864. A beautiful monument towers majestically from the
center of the grounds, which was donated
by the State of Illinois and erected in 1874.
The Saturday before each Memorial Day an
elaborate service is held here. The newly renovated Caretakers Lodge at the Mound City
National Cemetery provides Civil War history
and area information.
Civil War Bell
Block 200 and Main St.
The bell was used as a lead off bell for the
Mississippi Squadron stationed here at the
Marine ways during the Civil War. A war trophy, the bell was also used as a school bell.
Historical Marker:
Mound City Marine Ways
4th and Main St.
The site of the Mississippi Valley Marine
Railway and Dock Company. Three ironclad
ships were built in these shipyards in 1862,
the USS Cairo, the USS Mound City and the
USS Cincinnati.
Historical Marker: United
States Military Hospital
Block 315 and Main St.
A large warehouse was converted to a military hospital in 1861 and staffed during the
Civil War by the Sisters of The Holy Cross.
Following the Battle of Shiloh, 2200 Union and
Confederate wounded were patients here.
MOUNDS
African American Museum
216 N. Front St.
Open 2-5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Displays
include exhibits of W.E.B. DeBouis, one of the
founders of the NAACP and the first African
American to earn a PhD from Harvard in 1896.
MURPHYSBORO
General John A. Logan
Statue
2125 Spruce St
The marble and bronze statue depicts the
Civil War hero and national figure of the 19th
Thebes Courthouse, Alexander Co.
century on horseback. It was erected by the
State of Illinois in 1928.
Robert W. Hamilton House
203S.13thSt.,Murphysboro•618-684-6421
One of the oldest houses in Jackson County,
the Hamilton House was built in 1867. This
example of Gothic architectural style is the
home of the Murphysboro Chamber of
Commerce.
Jackson County Historical
Centre
1616 Edith St; 618-684-3455
http://mysite.verizon.net/jchs/JCHSEgypt.htm
The location of hundreds of files available
for genealogy research including Jackson
County’s records dating to the 1800s.
The General John A. Logan
Museum
1613 Edith St; 618-684-3455
www.loganmuseum.org
The museum was developed to tell the
story of the lives and the times of General
John A. Logan and his family through the
use of photographs, portraits, maps, political memorabilia, antiques and weapons. In
1868, Memorial Day was established as a
national holiday through his General Order
No. 11. The museum has expanded from a
single building to a neighborhood including
a walking trail (with interpretive signposts)
on the grounds that passes by Logan’s birthplace, now an archaeological site, and the
house of Samuel H. Dalton, a freed slave who
served in the Union Navy, a print shop and
two additional historic homes. Please call for
museum hours.
OLMSTED
Gore Monument
Northwest of Route 37
The Concord Cemetery has a four-story high
monument built in 1933 for E.B. Gore. A perfect pyramid stretches skyward topped by a
lead ball.
Old Train Depot
Main Street (downtown);
618-742-6487, 618-742-8296
Built in 1872, the train service ran until the
late 1960s. Today the depot museum is open
during special events. For viewing other
times, visitors may contact village hall or the
librarian across the street.
Enjoy the “P.A.S.T.” of Union County!
St. Anne’s Church built in 1886
507 S. Main, Anna, IL
Call 618-833-9441 for rental information
Listed on Nat. Registry of Historical Places
Heritage house built in 1849
102 S. Main, Jonesboro, IL
Call 618-833-8745 for tours or rental
Visit the Lincoln Room!
www.pastonline.org
P.A.S.T .1/8 page SITB book
July 4th • 2014 Goreville City Park
Goreville, Illinois
Freedom Run (5K Race) • Parade
FREE Concerts • Fireworks
Food Vendors (Food All Day -
Family Tailgating Welcome) No Alcohol
For More information go to:
www.gorevilleillinois.com • gorevillefreedomfest.com
www.facebook.com/goreville.freedomfest
CIty of Goreville 1/8 page SITB 2014
ROSICLARE
American Fluorite Museum
Main St; 618-285-3513
Discover the Illinois State Mineral,“Fluorspar.”
Learn of its history, production, and uses.
Hardin County was the largest fluorspar-producing area in the United States.
Illinois Iron Furnace
North of Rosiclare, off Hwy 146
On the National Register of Historic Places,
step back in time to Civil War days when
“pig-iron” was smelted in the first charcoal-fired iron furnace in Illinois. Iron ore
mined from the nearby hills was mixed with
charcoal and smelted down to "pigs." These
were then shipped to Mounds during the
Civil War and were used in constructing the
Union ironclad boats used to keep the rivers
clear during the Civil War.
SIMPSON
Buffalo on the Rock
North on Simpson Rd off Rt 147
Indians were responsible for the outline of
the buffalo on the side of the sandstone cliff.
The trail to the rock passes through a beautiful forest dominated by beech and sugar
maple trees. In the spring, thousands of wildflowers cover the forest floor.
Trigg Tower
Off Rt 147
This is one of the last remaining fire watch
towers in Southernmost Illinois. The area
around the tower has extensive hiker/equestrian trails and numerous country roads for
bicycling. Free admission.
TAMMS
The Old Depot
Off Hwy 127 (2 miles west); 618-747-2353
Built in the 1890s for the Chicago and Eastern
Illinois Railroad, the uniquely designed Old
Depot has been restored as a museum, and
city hall and is listed on the National Register
FORT MASSAC
Massac County
Intrepid travelers to Southernmost Illinois
won’t want to pass through without visiting
the lush scenery and rich history abundant
at Fort Massac State Park. The park, established in 1908 and the oldest of its kind in
Illinois, offers a bounty of outdoor entertainment from picnicking, camping and hiking, to hunting and fishing. Fort Massac also
gives visitors a unique look back into the
history of the land and its people dating
back to the first military encampment in the
area, the French-built Fort De La’Ascension
constructed in 1757, and beyond.
The fort was renamed Massiac after a
French diplomat. Eventually the British would
claim the area, thus providing the backdrop
for Colonel George Rogers Clark’s landmark
victory in 1778 in which he took the territory for the United States. A statue of Clark still
stands at the site today as the Colonel looks
our over the mighty Ohio River.
A replica of an 1802 American fort now
stands near the site of the original fort. (The
current replica replaces one constructed in
the 1970s but torn down in 2000.) The current fort, nestled near the bank of the Ohio,
takes visitors back to an era when pioneer
life was dominant and the United States
was in its infancy.
Each year over one hundred thousand
visitors flock to the park for the annual
Fort Massac Encampment. Reenactors from
across the country converge to replicate
life in early post-revolutionary America.
Dressed in the garb of the day and living without technological advantage, these
weekend time travelers sell food cooked
over campfires as well as a wide variety of
handmade crafts and goods. The day’s festivities climax in elaborate recreations of
historical battles in which reenactors, using
muskets and cannons equipped with pyrotechnic effects, engage in mock combat
at the fort.
Fort Massac State Park also offers covered picnic shelters, facilities for vehicular campsites, traditional camping, hiking
trails and some hunting access. A public boat ramp provides anglers access to
ample bullhead, catfish, crappie, drum and
largemouth bass fishing. For more information call 618-524-4712.
George Rogers Clark Statue
of Historic Places. A war memorial is located
on the grounds. Open Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m.
- noon and from 1 - 4 p.m. Free admission.
THEBES
Thebes Courthouse
Off Rt 3; 618-764-2658
A hand-hewn stone courthouse built in 1845
atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi
River Folklore indicates that Abraham
Lincoln, riding circuit, practiced law here.
Dred Scott, a slave whose Supreme Court
decision advanced black rights, was given
overnight housing in the courthouse jail.
The building was used as a Baptist church
back in 1879 and then as a school. Open
by chance or tours may be arranged with
advance notice.
VIENNA
Civil War Memorial
Public Square
Located on the lawn of the stately Johnson
County Courthouse, ‘The Rebellion’ memorial pays tribute to the 1,364 volunteers who
took part in the conflict from 1861-65.
Millstones Courthouse
Lawn
One of the few remaining millstones, from
a Johnson County grain mill.
The Powell Museum
and Research Center
404 West Vine St; 618-995-2068
Home of the Johnson County Genealogical
and Historical Society. Offers various displays regarding the life and political career
of Paul Powell and displays of the history
and genealogy of Johnson County. Open
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from
1pm-4 pm. Free admission.
George Rogers Clark Marker
From Vienna, travel South on Rt. 45 approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Belknap Blacktop.
1.2 miles turn left on Foreman Ln. At approximately 1 mile, the marker is on the right near
railroad tracks.
The marked site of George Rogers Clark’s
first encampment after he had captured
Fort Massac and on his way to capture
Fort Kaskaskia and Fort Cahokia during the
Revolutionary War.
LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF CACHE RIVER BASIN WINERY
OPEN FOR LUNCH
& DINNER
Call for Reservations. 618-658-8353
VILLA RIDGE
Shiloh Baptist Church
Rt 51; 2 miles west of Villa Ridge
Historical church formed in 1817, one year
before Illinois became a state. The congregation built a log structure in 1820 which was
used for church services and a school. The
existing structure was built in 1869 and is
still in use today. Many of the early settlers of
Pulaski County are laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
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Pottery Museum
10-5 Seven Days a Week. On permanent
display: the famous Anna Pottery pig
bottle & other numerous items.
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128 W. Davie St. (618) 833-5616
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Union County
Country Club
430 E. Jefferson St. (618) 833-7912
Mon - Sat 9-5. Antiques, collectibles,
rustics and more!
326 Productions
Full-Service
Recording Studio
326 Main St. (618) 833-2023
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Down Home Do-Dads
Hedman Vineyards,
Peach Barn Café &
Scandinavian Gift Shop
Enchanted Gardens
anthill gallery and vintage curiosities
This N' That Flea Market
& Antiques
208 S Main; 618-614-7092
560 Chestnut St; 618-893-4923
Rendleman Orchard
& Farm Market
330 S Main St; 618-833-9366
114 E Davie St; 618-833-7673
ALTO PASS
Get Healthy for Life:
Nutrition & Lifestyle Ctr.
Kountry Kollectibles
35 N Elm St; 618-713-3497
128 W Davie; 618-833-5616
9680 State Rt 127 N; 618-893-2771
Root Beer Saloon
AVA
Isom’s Antiques
A Petal Patch
107 N Main St; 618-833-3516
#4 Main St; 618-893-1634
202 N Miller St; 618-549-9223
Jim & Dot’s Shoe Store
& Western Wear
ANNA
Shawnee Country Store
113 W Davie; 618-833-5245
213 Foss Rd; 618-426-9618
Full-Service Recording Studio
326 Main; 618-833-2023
Martin Auction
BAY CITY
Anna Arts Center
Meyer’s Flea Market
& Antique Mall
326 Productions
Off Rt 146 & Lick Creek Rd; 618-833-3589
125 W Davie; 618-697-6285
Country Cupboard
Restaurant & Gift Shop
Bay City General Store
Rt 3 Box 137; 618-683-4305
4575 E Vienna St; 618-924-2355
BROOKPORT
Movie Depot
Unique Antiques
& Collectibles
169 E Vienna; 618-833-1640
515 E Vienna; 618-833-2549
Cowabunga Music
Suzie's Rugs
334 S Main; 618-833-3903
930 Old Saratoga Rd; 618-833-5869
3516 Strawberry Rd; 618-564-3272
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www.rendlemanorchards.com 618-893-2771
Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-5 (July - Dec)
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Items, Baking Mixes, Snack Mixes, Mums, Pumpkins, Ciders, Candles,
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Where to Shop
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COBDEN
Alligator & The Blue Fox
111 Oak St; 618-893-2900
anthill gallery & Vintage
Curiosities
102 N Front St; 618-457-7641
Bowlin Violins
211 S Walker; 615-973-4104
Darn Hot Peppers
825 Vines Rd; 618-893-1443
Fir-Sure Tropical Foliage
100 N Front St; 618-893-4439
Flamms Orchard Fruits
& Cream
8760 Old Hwy 51 North;
618-893-4241
Health Promoting
Massage
111 S Appleknocker;
618-559-6302
Packrats Paradise
Antique Mall
GOLCONDA
Union County Museum
& General Store
117 S Appleknocker;
618-893-2865
Wildwood Gallery
109 S Appleknocker;
618-893-4917
Wine Trail Antiques
Cupid's Nest
Ravensbend Folk Art
Yellow Rose Craft
Boutique
220 S Front St; 618-893-1023
Phases Beauty Salon
223 Main St; 618-683-5200
201 S Jefferson; 618-893-4800
5725 Wing Hill Rd; 618-697-5563
107 E Main St; 618-683-2109
Charlene’s Candles
& Antiques
408 S Jefferson; 618-614-2815
Rossi’s Mart
1 mile W of Golconda
on Hwy 146;
618-683-8471
200 N Front St; 618-893-2515
DESOTO
Shear Encounters Salon
The Groove Shop
104 N Front St; 618-893-2662
104 N Hickory St; 618-638-5758
Silver Moon Skincare
Company
Ken’s Antiques &
Reproductions
618-713-2281;
www.silvermoonskincare.com
108 S Chestnut St; 618-867-2932
Southpass Beads
203 E Ash St; 618-893-6170
www.southpassbeads.com
Sweitzer's Produce
230 John Rich School Rd;
618-893-2850
Riverport Antiques
& Gifts
301 Main St; 618-683-2002
GOREVILLE
ELIZABETHTOWN
Grace Art Gallery/
Studio
The Ole Heritage
Shoppes
Teapot Cottage
210 S Broadway; 618-694-5892
618-287-4333
101 Sidney Ln; 618-995-2491
The Rose Hotel
Wolf Creek Antiques
618-287-2872
215 S Broadway; 618-995-9654
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The Stage Company
Community Theater
is now in its 32nd season.
Located at the Varsity Center
for the Arts, Carbondale, IL
For information about us, our
productions and how to purchase
tickets go to our website:
stagecompany.org.
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Available at Down Home Do Dads in Anna, IL
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Phone: 618-833-5869
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125 W. Davie St. Anna IL • (618) 697-0009
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www.altovineyards.net
New art gallery and tasting room
8515 Illinois 127, Alto Pass, IL
(618) 893-4898
HILLERMAN
Off the Beaten Path
725 Shady Loop Rd;
618-645-0927
JONESBORO
From the Heart Flowers
& Gifts
Back of the Closet
Lette’s Shop
205 1/2 W 6th St; 618-524-3551
1218 Walnut St; 618-684-6212
Rose Clare Craft
& Antique Mall
Shop Metro Now & Café
Open Hands Thrift Shop
1210 Commercial Park Rd;
618-522-3229
14 N 13th St; 618-687-3405
SIMPSON
MURPHYSBORO
Roberta’s Resale Shop
Max Creek Mercantile
2264 Business Hwy 13
2550 Gilead Church Rd;
618-695-3546
618-285-7030
17th St. Resale Mall
Sis’s Memories
202 Public Square; 618-833-9222
N 17th St
1300 Walnut St; 618-684-8869
VIENNA
Mayberry Music & Sound
Angarola Stained Glass
We’re Makin’ Dolls
From the Past Antiques
310 Broad St; 1-800-993-6136
1517 Walnut St; 618-521-6424
1318 Walnut St; 618-687-4101
118 N Fourth; 618-771-6877
MAKANDA
Cinnamon Lane Flowers
& Gifts
Village Antiques
3426 Hwy 4; 618-684-3707
Lori's Lagniappes’
Ceramics on the Square
OZARK
105 N. 5th St. (Town Square);
618-771-6015
Giant City Lodge
Gift Shop
Giant City State Park;
618-457-4921
Makanda Boardwalk
530 Makanda Rd
METROPOLIS
Angie’s Originals
312 E 5th St; 618-524-8789
Derma Care Body
Boutique
A Time To Harvest
The Chocolate Factory
1401 Walnut St; 618-565-1212
13525 US Hwy 45; 618-777-2277
990 Hwy 146 W; 618-949-3829
George’s Resale
ROSICLARE
Town Square
Antique Mall
1324 Walnut St; 618-687-1337
Jeremy’s Trading Post
2254 Business Hwy 13;
618-684-3836
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1114 N 4 St; 618-658-2215
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the phone number (618-893-WINE)
517 N Main St • Anna
618-833-4511
Northwest Passage
Root Beer Saloon
Main St; 618-893-1634
Hedman Vineyards
& Café
618-893-4923
Davis Pastry Shop
206 S Main;
618-833-2161
The Blue Boar
Kratzinger Hollow Rd.
800-440-4489
The Post
214 Ferry St;
270-217-9710
Rose's Restaurant
Route 1;
618-289-2880
Hardee’s
140 E Vienna;
618-833-3980
The Depot
124 W Davie;
618-833-7124
CAIRO
COBDEN
Chris’s Café
Rt 37 N;
618-734-9880
Likkits Ice Cream
& BBQ
220 S Front St;
618-893-1023
El Jalapeno
101 Leigh Ave;
Kristofer’s Restaurant 618-833-9288
at Von Jakob
Kentucky Fried
230 Illinois 127;
Chicken & Taco Bell
618-893-4600
602 E Vienna;
618-833-7921
Grammer’s Market
618-893-2490
Mac & Jenny’s Pizza
322 S Main;
ANNA
618-833-3674
Burger King
1735 E Vienna;
618-833-2978
McDonald’s
508 E Vienna;
618-833-7922
Pizza Hut
Hwy 146 & 51;
618-833-4555
Country Cupboard
169 E Vienna;
618-833-1640
Pizza Villa
108 Lafayette;
618-833-4041
King’s Wok
214 S Main;
618-833-7552
Sonic
215 E Vienna;
618-833-1818
Dairy Queen Brazier
138 E Vienna;
618-833-2171
Subway
146 & Lick Creek;
618-833-5049
Brick House Grill
308 S Main St;
618-833-5367
Whiffle Boys Pizza
1215 E Vienna St;
618-833-6383
Mack's
3201 Sycamore;
618-734-9847
Wok 'N' Roll
847 E Vienna St;
618-833-6888
AVA
Nu Diner
300 Washington;
618-734-2373
Brunzeez Café
209 W Main St;
618-426-9822
Shemwell’s Barbecue
1102 Washington;
618-734-0165
Crazy Joe’s Fish House
708 Suchman Rd;
618-763-4417
CARTERVILLE
BELKNAP
Wineaux’s at Cache
River Basin Winery
315 Forman Ln;
618-658-2274
BROOKPORT
The Minnow Bucket
8501 Unionville Rd;
618-564-2230
E-TOWN RIVER RESTAURANT
P.O. Box 105
100 Front Street
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
618-287-2333
The Palace Pizzeria
215 N Appleknocker Dr;
618-893-4415
Rustle Hill Winery
8595 US Hwy 51 N;
618-893-2700
Taqueria Pequeña
(Little House of Tacos)
618-893-1353
Trails End Steakhouse
& Salloon
1425 Skyline Dr;
618-893-6135
Legends at
Walker’s Bulff
14400 Meridian Rd;
618-559-4893
CAVE-IN-ROCK
Yellow Moon Café
110 Front St;
618-893-2233
Bri-onna’s
618-289-2880
DESOTO
Dutton’s Café
618-289-3269
Chestnut Café
108 N Chestnut (US Hwy 51);
618-867-2244
GeeJays
618-289-5000
Y our Choice In...
Restaurant & Bar
www.theblueboarrestaurant.com
618-833-7788
Fri. & Sat. 11-8
Sun. - Thurs. 11-7
Where to Eat
ALTO PASS
www.boarsnestbb.com
Banquet Facility
& Catering Services
www.greatboarsoffire.com
920 KRATZINGER HOLLOW RD, COBDEN, IL • 1-800-440-4489
E-Town River Restaurant
Great Boars of Fire
1/8th
Tom’s Place
17107 N. Hwy 51;
618-867-3033
The Diver Down
Main St;
618-683-3483
DONGOLA
GOREVILLE
Hoggy Bottom Boys BBQ
618-827-3131
Sub Shack
304 W Collins;
618-995-1457
Subway
463 Northeast Front St;
618-827-3000
EAST CAPE
Babe’s Fish Wagon
618-661-1115
EDDYVILLE
Bear Branch Restaurant
618-672-4249
Shawnee Restaurant
& Lounge
618-672-4790
ELIZABETHTOWN
E’Town River Restaurant
618-287-2333
Kandies Subs & Sweets
618-287-5500
Main Street Diner
618-285-8800
Town & Country
618-287-2611
GOLCONDA
Dari Bar
Main St;
618-683-4878
Riverview Mansion
222 S Columbus Ave;
618-683-2196
Sweetwater Saloon
Main St;
618-683-9932
Longhorn Restaurant
448 Rt. 37;
618-995-9575
Delaney's
213 S Broadway;
618-995-2602
The Old Home Place
845 S Broadway;
618-995-9950
GRAND CHAIN
Grand Chain Lodge
495 Lighthouse Ln;
618-634-9411
JACOB
Bottoms Up Family
Bar & Grill
3683 Neunert Rd;
618-763-4615
JUNCTION
Double M Restaurant
Hwy 169;
618-634-9494
KARNAK
Our Place Deli & Pizza
5320 Thacker Hollow Rd;
618-275-4440
El Tequila
1407 E 5th;
618-524-3017
MAKANDA
Fresh Buffet
Harrah’s Casino
888-263-6020
Creekside Grill
Stone Creek Golf Course;
618-351-4653
Giant City Lodge
618-457-4921
Hardee’s
601 Ferry St;
618-524-2536
METROPOLIS
Huddle House
2105 E Fifth St;
618-524-4179
Ace’s Diner
Harrah’s Casino;
888-263-6020
McDonald’s
1545 E 5th;
618-524-1097
Bill’s BBQ
1105 E 7th;
618-524-2503
Pizza & Dots
Superman Square;
618-522-3687
JONESBORO
China House Buffet
1201 E. 8th St;
618-524-8860
Pizza Hut-Wingstreet
Hwy 45 at I-24;
618-524-3820
Dixie Barbeque
250 W Broad;
618-833-6437
Cubby Bears Pizza
101 W 10th;
618-524-4644
Quizno's
5570 E 5th St;
618-524-9939
Kelly’s Café
Public Square;
618-833-4828
Dairy Queen
401 E 5th;
618-524-5454
Rivercrest
Harrah’s Hotel;
888-263-6020
JR’s
Public Square;
618-833-365
Domino’s Pizza
501 W 10th St;
618-524-5111
Rube’s
701 W 10th;
618-524-1048
GRAND TOWER
Charlie T’s
430 IL Rte 3;
618-687-1290
HEROD
Family Fun Foods
618-264-7181
Harbison’s
618-264-2091
Max Creek Antiques
Antiques
Junktiques
Uniques
2550 Gilead Church Rd, Simpson, IL (618) 695.3546
12 miles North of Vienna or 12 miles East of Goreville
Open Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun 12-6pm
Sonic Drive In
1403 E 5th St;
618-524-7973
South Paw Donuts
1400 W 10th St;
618-524-3838
Subway
910 E 5th;
618-524-4636
Taco Bell Express
910A E 5th;
618-524-9338
The Grill
310 Ferry St;
618-524-6971
The Range Steakhouse
Harrah’s Casino
800-935-0050
Waffle Hut
I-24 & US Hwy. 45;
618-524-8204
Yesterday BBQ
310 W 10th St;
618-524-8905
MOUND CITY
Afton’s Place
310 Main St;
618-748-9335
Whippoorwill Acres
Luxury Cottage Rental on Southern Illinois Wine Trail
WhippoorwillAcres.com
1305 Ro c k y Comfor t Road
M ak anda, IL 62958
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MOUNDS
The Lunch Box
102 S Blanche;
618-745-6501
The Mounds Diner
212 First St;
618-745-6485
MURPHYSBORO
17th St. Bar & Grill
32 North 17th St;
618-684-3722
Annie Mae’s Restaurant
1602 Elm St;
618-684-5599
Cindy B’s Café
1110 Locust;
618-684-2776
Cummare’s Italian
Ristorante
1023 Chestnut St;
618-687-3700
Mac’s Bar & Grill
Kinkaid Lake Marina;
618-687-4914
Midland Inn
7570 Old Hwy 13;
618-529-9133
Tippey’s Restaurant
1603 Walnut;
618-687-9531
New China
550 E Industrial Park Rd;
618-687-4488
Whiffle Boys Pizza
2039 Walnut;
618-687-9433
The Old Rome
803 N 9th St;
618-565-1522
OLMSTED
Lynda's Family Diner
106 N Front St;
618-742-6000
One Hot Cookie
1928 Logan St;
618-997-7877
OLIVE BRANCH
Pizza Hut
501 N14th;
618-687-4022
Primo’s Pizza
550 E Industrial Park Rd;
618-684-1111
Sergio’s Mexican
Restaurant
203 N Williams St;
618-684-6254
Kozy Korner
State Hwy 3;
618-776-6055
Ouida’s
E Side Dr, Horseshoe Lake;
618-776-8380
REYNOLDSVILLE
Trail of Tears Lodge
1575 Fair City Rd;
618-833-8697
SIMPSON
Bay Creek Ranch
78 Cedar Grove Church Rd;
618-695-2670
TAMMS
Tom’s Place
16688 Pumphouse Ln;
618-747-9241
ULLIN
Triple ‘E’ BBQ
I-57, Exit 18;
618-845-3777
POMONA
VIENNA
Mase’s Place Bar & Grill
5162 Hickory Ridge Rd;
618-684-8000
Connie's at the Gambit
Gambit Golf Club
618-658-6020
Dairy Queen Brazier
Rt 146;
618-658-8862
Family Pizza
On the Square;
618-658-9025
Jumbo Char-n-Grill
107 Red Bud Rd;
618-658-4218
McDonald’s
707 E Vine St;
618-658-7086
Newt’s Pizza
Rt 146 E;
618-658-6398
Ned’s Shed
Rt 45 S;
618-658-9507
Subway
104 Red Bud Ln;
618-658-SUBS
Vienna Diner
511 E Vine St;
618-658-2300
Other Local Flavors
The Edition at 315 Reception
& Event Center
315 Christian Chapel Rd, Anna; 618-833-2590;
theeditionat315.com
5,000sq. ft. facility includes spacious great
room, bar room, private room for Bride &
Groom. Covered veranda and deck overlooking pond, pool and on-site cabins available.
Great Boars of Fire Banquet Facility
Kratzinger Hollow Rd., Cobden; 618-833-5858;
greatboarsoffire.com. 8,000sq. ft. facility which
can seat more than 300, a large commercial
kitchen, bar and dressing rooms. Complete
catering service offering BBQ, prime rib, seafood, beef, pork and chicken dishes.
Chocolate Factory
On IL Hwy 146 across from Dixon Springs State
Park, Dixon Springs; 618-949-3829
Assorted chocolates, ice cream, cake decorating supplies and chocolate molding supplies. 9 am-5 pm Mon-Sat 1:30-5 pm on Sun.
Hardin County Main Street Catering
Elizabethtown; 618-264-5854; hardincoil.org
Home cooked meals prepared for bus and
other groups of 15 to 70.
Teapot Cottage Enterprises
102 Sidney Ln, Goreville; 618-995-2491
If you are celebrating a special birthday, wedding, anniversary; having a club meeting; or
just want to have a great time, plan a tea
party with Dixie Terry. Parties with games,
favors and gourmet specialties as well as
high teas for small groups are possible.
The
Rainmaker
Art Studio
B RONZE S CULPTURE
F OUNTAINS & J EWELRY
C OMMISSIONED A RT
1 acre sculpture
garden out back
618-457-6282
Downtown Makanda
Makandarainmaker.com
Rainmaker
Free WiFi!
Homemade: Specialty Burgers • Sandwiches
Sides • Soups • Salads • Desserts
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
611B S. Illinois Ave, Carbondale • On the Strip
(618) 529-FA TP(3287)
www.fat-patties.net
FREE
DELIVERY
(on orders above $8)
Fat Patties
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS Call (618) 549-2799
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"Relax and Enjoy."
Inns, Cottages, Guest Houses,
and Bed & Breakfasts
John & Mary Jo Smith
Jonesboro • 618-833-5252 • www.hiddenlakebb.com
"Largest Suite Sizes in
Southern Illinois"
"The Romance of Italy in the
Hills of Southern Illinois"
Davie School Inn
Blue Sky Vineyard
Anna • 618-833-2377
Makanda • 618-995-9463
Gary & Andrea Dahmer
"A Romantic Getaway"
Hidden Lake Guest
House & B&B
Shawnee Hill B&B
Tony & Rhea Calabrese, Cobden
Cobden • 618-893-2211; 618-697-0385
www.shawneehillbb.com • rheacalabrese@yahoo.com
Jim Ewers
“Our Log Cabin Awaits You
Year Round”
The Goddard Place
Mary & Steve
Welcome You to Anna. Text or Call 618-697-7526
www.thegoddardplace.com • thegoddardplace@aol.com
Stay with us and visit Giant City State Park, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Cache River Wetlands,
Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, Garden of the Gods, Cave-in-Rock State Park, Trail of Tears State Park,
Southern Illinois University, and so much more!
"A Little Bit of Heaven Off 127"©
"A Hidden Treasure"
Kite Hill Vineyards
Windy Hill Acres Inn
Carbondale • 618-684-5072
Cobden • 618-893-4065
cfnebughr@hotmail.com • www.windyhillacresinn.com
Jim & Barbara Bush
Robert & Carol Nebughr
"Your Own Private Get-Away"
"We do weddings!"
Water Valley Inn B&B
Historic Bell Hill B&B
Cobden • 618-534-2244
reservations@1watervalleyinn.com • www.1watervalleyinn.com
Cobden • 618-697-0326
julia@historicbellhill.com • www.historicbellhill.com
Kim & Gregg Aldridge
Julia Todd
"Eco-friendly lodging at its Best"
"Come as a stranger, leave as a friend."
Makanda Inn
Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort
Makanda • 618-697-7929
www.makandainn.com
Jonesboro • 618-833-8697
ttlsr@midwest.net • www.trailoftears.com
Greg & Shauna Wellman
Ron & Deb Charles
for more information on lodging along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail visit
www.shawneewinetrailbb.com
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ALTO GUEST HOUSE
www.altoguesthouse.com
618-893-2423
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618-698-7474
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BIG SKY CABIN
www.bigskycabins.com
BROKEN WHEEL RANCH
www.sibrokenwheelranch.com
THE STABLEHOUSE
www.thestablehouse.com
VON JAKOB B&B
www.vonjakobvineyard.com
ANNA
DAVIE SCHOOL INN
THE GODDARD PLACE
www.thegoddardplace.com
618-893-1942
213-712-3274
618-893-1425
618-893-4500
618-893-4600
618-833-2377
C
PLAZA MOTEL
618-833-5215
H 15
HOTEL 7 INN
BELKNAP
BOONDOCS CABINS
www.crbwinery.org
BROOKPORT
MILL SPRINGS CABINS
www.millspringscabins.com
618-833-1888
H 43
618-658-2274
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1
C
2
618-683-6286
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618-697-7526
KITCHEN
618-698-7474
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BREAKFAST
# OF UNITS
ALTO PASS
ALTO WINE TRAIL LOFT
www.altowinetrailloft.com
POOL / HOT TUB
Accommodation Types:
B = Bed & Breakfasts C = Cabins/Cottages
H = Hotels/Motels
L = Lodges
R = Resorts
Symbols:
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Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
ACCOMMO. TYPE
Accommodations Chart
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LAWRENCE MOTEL
BUNCOMBE
RUSTIC GETAWAY CABINS
www.rusticgetawaycabins.com
618-564-2414
H 12
618-833-4860
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3
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PINNON LAKE CABINS
www.pinnonlakecabins.com
618-614-8095
C
2
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C
1
C
2
CEDAR SUNSET CABIN
www.vrbo.com/404819
TWIN BLUFFS B&B
www.twin3b.com
CAIRO
BELVEDERE MOTEL
DAYS INN
www.daysinn.net
(RURAL) CARBONDALE
CABIN BY THE POND
www.cabinbythepond.com
618-827-4241
618-658-5600
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618-734-4020
H 12
618-734-0215
H 31
618-924-3100
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CABIN ON THE HILL
www.cabinonthehill.com
618-529-5667
KITE HILL VINEYARDS B&B
618-684-4072
TOM CAT HILL CABINS
www.tomcathillcabins.com
WOODLAND CABINS
www.woodlandcabins.net
CAVE IN ROCK
ROCK INN MOTEL
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618-967-2723
618-534-3545
618-926-6112
CAVE IN ROCK STATE PARK LODGE
www.caveinrockkaylors.com
618-289-4545
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COBDEN
BLACK DIAMOND RANCH
www.blackdiamondranch.org
BELL HILL B&B
www.historicbellhill.com
BOARS NEST
www.boarsnestbb.com
BRUCE GOFF-CASTLE B&B
www.brucegoff-castle-bandb.com
THE CABIN AT MOUNTAIN GLEN
www.winetrailcabins.com
CREEKSIDE CABIN
www.creeksidecabin.info
CYPRESS GROVE LODGE
www.cypressgrovelodge.com
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B
5
B
1
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3
C
2
C
1
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2
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2
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C
1
618-827-4816
B
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618-672-4249
C
8
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618-672-4751
618-672-4303
C
2
L
6
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618-287-8574
L
6
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618-287-7078
B
2
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618-287-6001
B
5
B
5
C
2
B
5
C
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618-697-0326
800-440-4489
618-833-6100
618-893-4716
618-833-5807
618-893-4506
618-529-9313
LA COLINA LINDA FARM & B&B
618-559-1059
www.facebook.com/lclbbfarm
618-967-8958
RUSTLE HILL CABINS
www.rustlehillwinery.com
618-893-2700
SHAWNEE HILL B&B
www.shawneehillbb.com
618-893-2211
SKYLINE VIEW CABINS
618-893-1483
www.skylineviewcabins.com
618-534-9413
TURTLE CREEK VILLA
www.turtlecreekvilla.com
217-494-6989
WATER VALLEY INN
www.1watervalleyinn.com
618-534-2244
WINDY HILL ACRES INN
www.windyhillacresinn.com
618-893-4065
CREAL SPRINGS
EGYPTIAN HILLS RESORT
www.egyptianhillsresort.com
618-364-8088
CYPRESS
ADDS BRANCH LODGE
618-827-3676
DE SOTO
SOUTHERN WYNDS LOG HOME/CABINS
www.southernwynds.com
618-319-3575
DONGOLA
BIG CREEK CABINS
www.bigcreekcabins.com
618-751-9926
LOFTY ACRES B&B
www.loftyacres.com
EDDYVILLE
BEAR BRANCH CABINS
www.bearbranch.com
HAYES CANYON CABIN
www.hayescanyon.com
LITTLE LUSK TRAIL LODGE
ELIZABETHTOWN
ARROWHEAD LODGE
THE BLUE HOUSE
www.hardincountybluehouse.com
CEDAR HILL RIVER RESORT
www.cedarhillriverresort.com
THE GRAND ROSE HOTEL B&B
www.therosehotelbb.com
PLEASANT VIEW LODGING
www.pleasantviewlodging.com
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618-833-7629
618-287-2872
618-287-8873
RIVER ROSE INN BED & BREAKFAST
www.riveroseinn.com
618-287-8811
GOLCONDA
ABOVE THE NEST
618-683-2109
BAY CITY CABIN
www.bacycitycabinontheohioriver.com 618-683-4305
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BARREN CREEK COTTAGES
www.popeco.net/barrencreekcottages 618-683-4004
LUSK CREEK LODGE 270-210-4233, 270-898-3892
MICHAEL'S MOTEL
www.michaelsmotel.com
618-683-2424
RIVER ROAD LODGE
618-534-8461
kgreenwd@huges.net
618-534-8361
KITCHEN
C
C
618-841-1326
618-683-6246
BREAKFAST
# OF UNITS
GOLCONDA
B&N LODGING
LOCK & DAM 51 HOUSES
POOL/HOT TUB
H = Hotels/Motels
L = Lodges
R = Resorts
Symbols:
Internet
Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
ACCOMMO. TYPE
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H 12
MAKANDA
DEVIL’S KITCHEN CABINS
www.devilskitchencabins.com
FIREFLY VALLEY
www.fireflyvalleysi.com
866-549-4235
618-549-4235
618-694-5162
MAKANDA INN & COTTAGES
www.makandainn.com
OAK GROVE CABIN
www.oakgrovecabin.com
618-697-7929
618-683-2196
H 10
THOMAS FARMHOUSE
618-683-6851
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618-967-7236
618-201-8681
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STONE CREEK CABINS
www.stonecreekgolf.com
618-351-4653
WALNUT GROVE CABINS
www.walnutgrovecabin.com
618-529-3408
618-893-4570
618-995-2896
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618-524-5678
THE YELLOW HOUSE
C 1
www.yellowhousebaycity.com
618-713-3504
GOREVILLE
CEDAR ROCK CABINS
C 4
www.cedarrockcabins.com
618-751-1100
GRAND CHAIN
GRAND CHAIN LODGE & CABINS 618-634-9411 L,C 6
www.grandchainlodge.com
618-745-6226
HEROD
HILLTOP HIDEAWAY
618-264-5931
www.hilltophideawaycabinresort.com 618-527-6171 C 1
JONESBORO
BROWNS HUNTING LODGE
618-833-2096
L 1
DOC’S LAKESIDE CABIN
C 1
www.docslakesidecabin.com
618-697-1019
FROG HOLLER LODGE
C 2
www.froghollerlodge.com
618-833-8289
HIDDEN LAKE B&B
B 5
www.hiddenlakebb.com
618-833-5252
RUSTIC HIDEAWAY CABINS
C 2
www.rustichideawaycabins.com
618-833-4860
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HARRAH'S METROPOLIS HOTEL
www.harrahs.com
618-524-2628
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LINCOLN MOTEL
618-833-2181
TIMBER RIDGE INN
618-528-2400
www.timberridgeinn.com
618- 833-8779
TRAIL OF TEARS LODGE & RESORT
www.trailoftears.com
618-833-8697
KARBER’S RIDGE
RIM ROCK'S DOGWOOD CABINS
www.rimrocksdogwoodcabins.com 618-264-6036
H 20
C
5
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TIMBER RIDGE OUTPOST & CABINS
www.timberridgeoutpost.com
618-264-9091
C
4
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C
1
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2
MAKANDA
ASHTON RIDGE CABINS
www.ashtonridgecabins.com
BLUE SKY VINEYARD
GIANT CITY LODGE
www.giantcitylodge.com
618-534-3207
618-995-WINE
618-457-4921
C
2
R
7
L, C 34
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1
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H 20
618-524-7431
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2
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AMERICAN INN weekly rates only
C
C
H 46
BAYMONT INN & SUITES
www.baymontinns.com
618-672-4815
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C 11
618-524-9341
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WILLOWBROOK CABIN RENTAL
1
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ROCKY COMFORT CABINS
www.rockycomfortcabins.com
WOODLAND RETREAT CABINS
www.woodlandretreatcabins.com
METROPOLIS
AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
RIVERVIEW MANSION HOTEL
www.golcondamansion.com
B, C 4
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1
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WHIPPOORWILL ACRES
www.whippoorwillacres.com
C
1
3
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1
C
C
1
L
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2
618-529-3408
L
SHAWNEE HOLLOW LODGE
www.shawneehollowlodge.com
618-683-4903
THE REFUGE
618-319-2003, 618-967-6192
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H 120
H 258
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
www.hiexpress.com
618-524-8899
METROPOLIS INN
618-524-3723
MILL SPRINGS CABINS
www.millspringscabins.com
618-638-6286
MOTEL 6
www.motel6.com
618-524-7227
SUMMER’S RIVERVIEW MANSION B&B
www.summersbedandbreakfast.com
877-524-5328
H 75
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H 56
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SUPER 8 MOTEL
www.super8metropolis.com
800-566-9970
MURPHYSBORO
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN
618-687-2244
APPLE TREE INN
www.appletreeinnmurphysboro.com 618-687-2345
KINKAID LAKE MARINA CABINS
MUDLINE LODGING
www.mudlinelodging.com
OZARK
CAMP ONDESSONK
wwww.ondessonk.com
POMONA
CORNERSTONE CABINS
www.cornerstonecabins.net
ROSICLARE
SHAWNEE HOME PLACE
www.shawneehomeplace.com
C
2
H 52
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B
5
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H 63
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H 39
H 29
618-687-4914
C 10
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618-534-0082
C
1
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618-695-2489
C
6
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C
2
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C
1
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618-893-1734
618-313-0203
Every attempt has been made to verify this information.
Call ahead for directions and hours of operation.
For accommodation descriptions please visit
www.SouthernmostIllinois.com
KITCHEN
BREAKFAST
art
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SIMPSON
LOST COYOTE CAMP
www.lostcoyotecamp.com
TUNNEL HILL
DODGE-LODGE
www.dodge-lodge.com
ULLIN
AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
VIENNA
ANDERSON CABIN
COUNTRY SCHEMES B&B
THE LIMITED
www.limitedinn.com
WOLF LAKE
ARROWHEAD LODGE
KITCHEN
BREAKFAST
POOL/HOT TUB
# OF UNITS
H = Hotels/Motels
L = Lodges
R = Resorts
Symbols:
Internet
Wheelchair Access
Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
ACCOMMO. TYPE
618-695-3404
C
1
•
618-995-2926
618-559-5233
C
1
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618-845-3700
618-658-3804
618-658-9044
618-203-1760
618-658-6300
618-833-1968
H 40
THE LIMITED
www.limitedinn.com
WOLF LAKE
ARROWHEAD LODGE
Sharp Rock Falls
618-763-5511
ALTO PASS
Broken Wheel Ranch
618-893-1942
CAIRO
Ft. Defiance Camping/RV Park
618-734-4127
DIXON SPRINGS
618-949-3394
Lake Glendale Stables &
Outfitters
618-949-3737
CAVE-IN-ROCK
Hog Rock Ranch &
Campground
618-289-4724, 1-866-hogrock
Cave In Rock State Park
618-289-4325
CREAL SPRINGS
Bella T Winery RV Park
618-658-8882
B
3
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H 32
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1
Bell Smith Springs - Redbud
618-949-3807
Circle B Ranch
618-672-4748
Hayes Canyon Campground
618-672-4751
Little Lusk Campground
618-672-4303
ELIZABETHTOWN
Austin Acres Camp
Outback
618-287-7454
GOLCONDA
Bay Creek Camp
618-683-5555
Deer Run Campground
618-683-8410
Rauchfuss Hill
618-949-3394
GOREVILLE
Ferne Clyffe State Park
618-995-2411
Hilltop Campground
618-995-2189
Tall Tree Lake
618-658-9179
GRAND CHAIN
Lake Glendale
618-949-3807
Ohio River Recreation Area
618-634-9411
EDDYVILLE
GRAND TOWER
Devil’s Backbone Park
618-684-6192
618-833-1968
1
B
3
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H 32
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L
1
•
1
DIXON SPRINGS
Bear Branch Campground
618-672-4249
618-658-6300
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ber Ridge Outpost
Photo courtesy of Tim
HEROD
OLIVE BRANCH
JONESBORO
OZARK
34 Ranch & Campground
618-264-2141
Camp Cadiz
618-658-2111
Garden of the Gods
618-658-2111
Pounds Hollow
618-658-2111
Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort
618-833-8697
Trail of Tears State Forest
618-833-4910
MAKANDA
618-457-4836
MCCLURE
Horseshoe Lake
ConservationArea
State Park
618-776-5689
Jones Services
618-776-8391
Parkinson Park
618-776-5212
Camp Ondessonk
618-695-2489
ROSICLARE
Horseshoe Bend
Campground
618-285-6953
SIMPSON
Rest In Peace
618-747-9344
Bay Creek Ranch &
Campground
618-695-2670
METROPOLIS
VIENNA
MURPHYSBORO
WOLF LAKE
618-524-4712
Johnson Creek
618-833-8576
Kinkaid Marina Campground
618-687-4914
Lake Murphysboro State Park
618-684-2867
Mudline Campsites
618-534-0082
Cedar Lake Ranch
618-695-2600
LaRue-Pine Hills
618-833-8576
•
C
ey Lodge
Campgrounds
AVA
618-658-3804
618-658-9044
618-203-1760
Photo courtesy of FireFly Vall
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We are home to 1/4 million acres of Shawnee National Forest, five state parks,
750,000 acres of fishing lakes, two state and two national wildlife refuges,
two national scenic byways offering visitors camping,
hiking, biking, horseback riding, casino action on
the Ohio River, and much more.
Spend time with us. Whether you are interested in
getting back to nature, relaxing at a B&B after
a day of touring historical sites, visiting
award-winning wineries, or shopping for
antiques, we promise a unique and
fascinating vacation experience.
Southernmost Illinois...
SEEING IS BELIEVING!
Serving the Counties of
Alexander, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson,
Massac, Pope, Pulaski & Union
Southernmost
Seeing is Believing
Call 800-248-4373 or visit
for more information.
1-855-386-9477
3 Hour Adventure
St. Louis
8 Zips through
the Trees
3 Suspension
Bridges
3 Short Hikes $85 Per
Marion, IL &
Evansville, IN
13
Murphysboro
Murphy
13
Carbondale
Little Grassy Road
Robinson Hill Rd / Sullivan Rd
Shawnee
Bluffs
Canopy
Tour
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Giant City Road
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Mt.
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Rd
Lick Creek Rd
Blue Sky Vineyard
Panther’s Den Ln
Water Valley Rd
40
person.
Weight
restriction:
70 lbs.-270 lbs.
Longest
Zip is
1,016 ft!
Zip through the shawnee!
Book Your
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635 ROBINSON HILL ROAD • MAKANDA, IL

Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

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