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Shawnee Forest
Country
Think of the
adventures!
The Village of COBDEN
1 The Cabin at 2 Cobden Village Hall 4 Health Promoting
Mountain Glen 112 E. Maple Street • (618) 893-2425 Massage by Cherry-
Visitor Information. www.cobdenil.com
866 Mountain Glen Road Reflexology by Chuck
(618) 833-5807
West, Back Door-IMC TLC Bldg.
www.winetrailcabins.com 3
The Iron Whisk 111 S. Appleknocker
Bistro & Bar Please Call (618) 559-6302
Cobden Community & Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Events, Demos, Employee Appreciation,
200 S. Front Street Parties, Travel to B&B’s/Cabins
Business Association (618) 893-1999 www.healthpromoting.massagetherapy.com
PO Box 11 • www.facebook.com/CobdenCBA Hours: Thurs-Sun 8am-2pm www.facebook.com/MassagebyCherry
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Jonesboro 7 miles
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Located in the Heart of the Disc Golf
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! at Cobden Park!
Located at the northern end
of town near the intersection
5
Cobden Village Shops 7
Lincoln Heritage of Locust Street and Oak
Packrats Paradise & variety of shops: Winery Street. Alternate tees offer
a nice variety for each hole.
vintage/antiques, local art/artisans, local Home of Award Winning Black Jack Wine!
market/café 772 Kaolin Road • (618) 833-3783 Additional Disc Golf Courses:
220 S. Front St. • (618) 713-2598 Hours: Fri-Sun 12-7pm
Thurs - Sun, 10am - 5pm www.lincolnheritagewinery.com Fort Massac State Park - Metropolis
www.facebook.com/lincolnheritagewine Karel Park - Eldorado
Anna Park - Anna
6 Union Co. Museum Southern IL University - Carbondale
& Shop that Benefits
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Rolling Oak Alpaca Hickory Winds - Carbondale
the Museum Ranch Goreville Park - Goreville
Features Anna Pottery, Native American Classes, events, paid tours available year
Artifacts, Local History and Genealogy Resale round, seasonal store hours.
1335 Hall Church Road, Makanda Annual Events:
shop features collectibles, decorative items, etc. August
117 S. Appleknocker Drive (618) 201-2822 March
www.rollingoakalpacaranch.com Cobden Peach
(618) 893-2865; (618) 893-2567 Union County
Festival
Sat & Sun 1-5pm & by appointment Museum & Store
9 Center for Lost Arts April
October
Cobden Colorfest
Lisa Tomazzoli Day/Overnight Retreats River-to-River
of Shawnee Hills Eva’s Roost & Tiny House of Paul
One mile north of Cobden
Relay December
Real Estate www.centerforlostarts.org May
Christmas in the
C (618) 559-0109 • O (618) 833-1961 Village
Cobden Community
lisatomazzoli.94@gmail.com Yard Sale Day cobdenil.com
10 11
5100 Wing Hill Road
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-WINE
starviewvineyards.com
Open daily, year-round
Event schedule available on our website.
• Delicious Café Menu
• Award-Winning Wines
Made On-Site
• Music Every Weekend
• On-Site Lodging
• Restored Barn for Your
Special Events
VOTED BEST WINERY
2022 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 3
Table of Contents
Dear Reader,
SPOTLIGHTS This guide is full of reasons to visit Southernmost
River to River Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Illinois. Discover the scenic Shawnee National Forest,
The Trail of Tears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 our state parks, historical attractions, unique shops,
Ohio River Scenic Byway Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
fabulous restaurants, and casino action.
Southernmost Illinois Event Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Going Mobile on the Shawnee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 There's lodging for every taste: cozy bed and
Shawnee National Forest Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 breakfasts, convenient and comfortable motels
Outdoor Opportunities for the Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and hotels, plentiful camp sites and deluxe cabins.
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Bald Knob Cross of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 You're invited to visit us anytime throughout the
Winter Getaways and Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 year. It's easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24.
The Cache River Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 We're less than three hours from St. Louis, Memphis,
Amazing Waterfalls of Shawnee Forest Country . . . . . 40 Nashville, or Evansville.
The Tunnel Hill State Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Garden of the Gods Outpost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 We are eager to assist you in any way to make your
Shawnee Forest East Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 stay in Southernmost Illinois memorable!
Shawnee National Forest Eastern Loop Tour . . . . . . . . 49
Morel Mushroom Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sincerely,
Rock Climbing, Bouldering, and Reppelling . . . . . . . . . 54
Garden of the Gods and Carol Hoffman
Rim Rock Recreational Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Carol Hoffman, Executive Director
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau
Mountain Biking is Growing in Shawnee
Forest Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 P.O. Box 378, Anna, IL 62906
618-833-9928
REGIONAL MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Staff:
Shuttles & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Carol Hoffman, Executive Director
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Board of Directors:
REGIONS Agan Alkan, Carolyn Baltimore, Elizabeth Canfarelli,
Scott Comparato, Shawn Gossman, Eric Gregg, Steve Melville,
Mark Motsinger, Tom Mueller, Brandy Nance, Lori Nichols,
WESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tim Pohlman, Jerri Schaefer, Michelle Sirles, Alisa Sowers,
Alexander County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Robin Harper Whitehead, Clyde Wills, Mark York, Nadine York
Jackson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Union County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau is a non-profit corporation
funded by hotel/motel tax and private contributions. The Bureau's mission
Everything to Do & See . . . . 16-17, 20, 24-25, 30-31 is to promote southernmost Illinois to overnight visitors. The bureau
encompasses the following ten counties: Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson,
CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline and Union.
Johnson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Massac County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pulaski County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Everything to Do & See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 42, 44-46
EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gallatin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hardin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pope County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Saline County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2022 Southernmost Illinois Visitor’s Guide Designed & Published by:
Everything to Do & See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 50, 54 Thomas Publishing, 2015 W. Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-2799; print@carbondaletimes.com
ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . 60-63 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
Send your calendar events for the 2023 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Commission, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Guide by November 1, 2022 to carol@southernmostillinois.com. Association unless otherwise credited.
Cover photo: Hiking Old Stoneface (pg. 57)
©2022 Thomas Publishing, Southern Illinois Local Media Group
Inset: Mountain Biking Shawnee Forest Country (pg. 63)
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Shuttles
& Tours
AMTRAK
800-872-7245
www.amtrak.com
Cape Air
866-CAPE-AIR
www.capeair.com
Diamond Limo & Bus
618-964-4315
Shawnee Guided Tours
& Shuttle
618-672-1027
FB: @shawneehikingtours
Shawnee Mass Transit
866-577-6278
www.shawneemtd.com
Shawnee Shuttle
618-201-4841
www.shawneeshuttle.com Trai
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SI Tours Trail of Tears Auto Route
618-942-6168
www.si-tours.net
VIP Service
WESTERN
618-889-4887
www.southernillinoisvipservices.com
Winery Tours
270-557-5557
www.winerytourssil.com
Wrightway Transportation
618-893-2941 or 618-521-0033
www.wrightwaytransportation.com
Xtreme Limo
618-727-3599
www.xtremelimobus.com
Illinois Department of
Natural Resources
To purchase fishing and hunting licenses
and stamps over the internet, please visit
the Department's home page at:
CENTRAL
http://dnr.state.il.us
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Explore Our Regions
EASTERN
Galatia GALLATIN
COUNTY
Eldorado
SALINE
COUNTY
Harrisburg
Equality
Shawneetown
Old Shawneetown
River to River Trail
Spanning from the Ohio River to
the Mississippi River, this 160-mile
trail passes through some of the
most scenic areas of southern
Illinois, including upland
forests, wetlands, grasslands
and bluffs. Most of the
trail is on public lands
(national forest or
state parks), however
some segments are
along roads and
across private land
(where allowed). The trail
is marked by a blue letter “i”. A new
River to River Trail guide is available online
at https://www.rivertorivertrail.net/
il o
Tra
f Te
a r s A uto Route
The Trail of Tears
Tra
i l of
Te ars Auto
As part of The Indian Removal
Act of 1830, eleven Cherokee
detachments left their home-
lands during the fall of 1838 and
set out toward Oklahoma territo-
ry along what is now referred to
as the Northern Route of the Trail
of Tears. The Auto Tour Route
along historic Illinois Route
146 follows the approxi-
mate route of the original
Trail of Tears for about
sixty miles across
It’s easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24.
southern Illinois. Look We’re less than three hours from St. Louis,
for official signage Memphis, Nashville, or Evansville; less than
that marks segments four hours from Springfield and Indianapolis;
of the trail in Pope,
The Ohio River and less than six hours from Chicago.
Johnson and Union
National Scenic Byway,
counties.
a 967-mile tri-state byway, Need detailed directions?
is the only one in the nation to
link together three national forests – 1-800-248-4373
Wayne in Ohio, Hoosier in Indiana, and
Shawnee in Illinois. Illinois is home to 188 miles of www.southernmostillinois.com
this magnificent byway and the route is well marked
with the ‘Ohio River Scenic Byway’ signage. (Ad on page 8)
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For more information, email us at: ohioriverscenicbywayillinois@gmail.com
Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois I PO Box 746 I Rosiclare, Illinois 62982
www.orsb-illinois.com
Celebrate with us!
Southernmost Illinois Event Venues
Alto Vineyards: www.altovineyards.net (pgs. 16 & 22)
Arrowhead Lodge: http://arrowheadlodge.net/
Bald Knob Cross: www.baldknobcross.com (pgs. 5, 22)
Blue Sky Vineyards: www.blueskyvineyards.com (pg. 3)
The Boars Lodge: www.greatboarsoffire.com
Cache River Basin Winery: www.crbwinery.org (pg. 44)
We are home to 1/4 million acres of Shawnee Davie School Inn: www.davieschoolinn (pg. 14)
National Forest, five state parks, 750,000 acres of fishing Giant City Lodge: www.giantcitylodge.com (pg. 16)
lakes, two state and two national wildlife refuges, two Havisham House: www.havishamhouse.com (pg. 22)
national scenic byways offering visitors camping, hiking,
Peachbarn Winery & Café: www.peachbarn.com (pg. 22)
biking, horseback riding, casino action in Metropolis, and
Historic Bell Hill: www.historicbellhill.com
much more.
Honker Hill Winery: www.honkerhillwinery.com
Spend time with us. Whether you are interested in
Kellers Crossing: www.kellerscrossing.com
getting back to nature, relaxing at a B&B after a day of
touring historical sites, visiting award-winning wineries, Lincoln Heritage Winery: www.lincolnheritagewiney.com (pg. 3)
or shopping for antiques, we promise a unique and Murphysboro Event Center: https://southernillinoisevents.org/
fascinating vacation experience. The Old Feed Store: www.theoldfeedstore.com
The Resort at Egyptian Hills: http://egyptianhillsresort.com/
St. Anne’s Church: www.pastonline.org (pg. 20)
www.southernmostillinois.com St. Stephen on the Hill: http://ststephensonthehill.net
Call 800-248-4373 StarView Vineyards: www.starviewvineyards.com (pg. 3)
Touch of Nature: www.ton.siu.edu (pg. 17)
or visit our website for
Von Jakob Vineyard & Brewery: www.vonjakobvineyard.com (pg. 22)
more information. Walkers Bluff: www.walkersbluff.com (pg. 17)
Mobile
Touring on the
Shawnee
Look for QR code at Forest sites
or visit
http://myoncell.mobi/shawneenf
For Shawnee National Forest Recreation site
information see page 10.
Prior to, and during your adventure into the Shawnee National Forest, it’s always a great idea to:
1.) Let someone know where you are and 4.) Carry a GPS unit, compass and map. 7.) Check your cell phone service often.
what route(s) you plan to take. 5.) Carry basic first aid essentials. (Please Note: A good majority of the Shawnee National
Forest has little or no cell phone service.)
2.) Check the local weather forecast. 6.) Carry rain gear and extra clothing.
3.) Review emergency phone numbers for 8.) Depending on your recreational activity,
the area(s) you plan to travel. ALWAYS BE PREPARED!
In the event of an emergency, call 911. Supervisor’s Office: 50 Highway 145 South, Harrisburg, 800-699-6637 OR 618-253-7114;
Hidden Springs Ranger District : 602 N. First St, Vienna, 618-658-2111; Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District : 521 N. Main St, Jonesboro, 618-833-8576.
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Shawnee National Forest
Recreation
Site Fees
& Dates of
Operation
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COUNTY
Harrisburg
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WESTERN
REGION
ALEXANDER / JACKSON / UNION
Whether you’re looking for one-of-a-kind art, wine, or
antiques, or exploring the great outdoors, the Shawnee Hills
can take you there. The Shawnee National Forest is waiting for
your adventures. For fun on the water you can make a splash
at Kinkaid Lake, go fishing at Lake Murphysboro or bait your
hook at the serene Cedar Lake. Golf and orchards also offer a
fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and have some fun. As
you travel the rolling Southern Illinois countryside you can sip
your way along and discover truly surprising and authentic
wine culture in the Shawnee Hills American Viticultural
area, Illinois’ first region acknowledged for its distinctive
winemaking properties.
1. Community Yard Sale, Cobden (pgs. 2-3)
2. Enjoying a toast at Blue Sky Vineyard (pg. 3)
3 3. Zip-lining at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (pg. 27)
2022 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 11ALEXANDER
COUNTY
“Where Two Great Rivers Meet”
With two great rivers at its more than 160 years, this landmark
doorstep, historic Cairo houses on the National Register of Historic
many landmarks that hint at its Places is a testament to architect
once important Civil War role H. A. Barkhausen and extensive
Outdoor
and its flirt with greatness in river preservation efforts.
and rail commerce. Founded as a Visit Tamms and you will find
Opportunities
commercial center joining river the 1899 Depot. This building has
and rail traffic, Cairo expanded to unique style and served both the
for the Disabled
meet the enormous demands of M&O and C&EI Railroads at one
the Civil War. This strategic location time.
became headquarters, supply Take a scenic drive through the
depot, and hospital for the Western countryside to see nine barn quilts The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is
front. You can learn more about the mounted on historic and present committed to providing greater access and more
area’s history at the Custom House day farm buildings. And, during programs for persons with disabilities. The IDNR’s
Museum, the Safford Memorial your visit to Alexander County, be goal is to make it easier for disabled persons to
hunt, fish, and pursue outdoor activities. In 1999,
Library and Magnolia Manor. Today sure to sample one of our ever-so-
the IDNR addressed these issues establishing
Cairo remains a place where history popular barbecues.
a new program entitled, “Disabled Outdoor
lovers can revisit the romance and For the outdoors enthusiast,
Opportunities.”
charm of a 19th century river town. Alexander County offers acres Disabled hunters can participate in deer,
The National Register of Historic of farming and prime hunting, pheasant, waterfowl, and dove hunting at various
Places lists it as ‘one of the most especially the Horseshoe Lake sites throughout Illinois. A number of fishing
fascinating cities in the State of Area known as the ‘Goose Capital events are held each year as well.
Illinois.’ of Illinois.’ Horseshoe Lake is a
High on a hill above the paradise for bow and arrow hunters,
Mississippi River in Thebes sits the fishermen, photographers, bicyclers
618) 949-3305 • TTY (217) 782-9175
1848 Court House. Standing for and picnickers. dnr.illinois.gov
Confluence of Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
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
12 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2022WESTERN
JACKSON
Region
COUNTY
History: History: Jackson County football complex, and the elegant
is the home of Civil War General Shryock Auditorium and McLeod
John A. Logan who established the Theater. In addition, there are several
national Memorial Day holiday in 1868. local businesses that offer a wide
(Oral tradition holds Logan was the variety of weekly entertainment.
keynote speaker at an early memorial The Great Outdoors: Jackson County
observation in Carbondale’s Woodlawn has all the hunting, boating, fishing,
Cemetery.) The General John A. Logan hiking, bird-watching and camping
General John A. Logan statue, Murphysboro Museum is located in Murphysboro you need. The Shawnee National Forest
his birthplace. The museum tells is waiting for your adventure. Cross
Logan’s story from his proslavery roots the Pomona Natural Bridge, see the
through the Civil War and his eventual bluffs of Giant City, or walk the trails
evolution to become an advocate of Little Grand Canyon. For fun on the
of civil rights for America’s formerly water make a splash at Kinkaid Lake,
enslaved citizens. go fishing at Lake Murphysboro or
Culture: We know how to throw a canoe serene Cedar Lake. Golf courses
party in Jackson County! Every year and orchards also offer fantastic
we have a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, opportunities to get outdoors and have
Apple Festival, Praise the Lard Barbeque some fun.
Cook-Off, Big Muddy Monster Brew Other Things to Do: A monthly
Fest, Makanda Vulture Fest, Riverside Cruise Night in Murphysboro, the
Art, Wine, and Blues Festival, and more. historic Makanda Boardwalk, Unique
Murphysboro features great venues, Shops of Murphysboro, the Riverside
including the Riverside Park Band Park Dog Park, the Shawnee Hills
Shell and the restored Liberty Theater. Wine Trail, several independent
Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois breweries, world famous cuisine, and
University, with a modern arena and much, much more.
Praise the Lard BBQ festival, downtown Murphysboro
The Historic Makanda Boardwalk Cedar Lake
2022 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 13Perhaps
the
most
11
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300
Freeman
St,
Anna,
IL
62906
618.833.2377
www.davieschoolinn.com
For walk-in and primary care appointments, the choice is Convenient.
You’ve always been able to walk in to our Convenient Care Clinic for medical care seven days a week.
And now, if you’re looking for ongoing primary care, you’ll find that here, too. Cassy Coleman, RN,
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is available by appointment to patients of all ages. She provides preventive care,
treatment of everyday illnesses, and the management of chronic conditions. And because establishing
a relationship with a primary care provider is important to maintaining good health, she offers convenient
extended hours. Call 618-833-2295 and ask about a same-day appointment.
Cassy Coleman,
RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Hours for Primary Care by Appointment
Mon.: 8a – 6:30p
Tues. & Wed.: 8a – 5p
Thurs.: 9a – 5p
Fri.: 9a – Noon
Hours for Walk-In Appointments
Mon. – Fri.: 8a – 8p
Sat. & Sun.: 9a – 5p
517 North Main St., Anna, IL • UnionConvenientCare.com
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116878_UNIO_CCCcoleman_7_875x5c.indd 1 11/3/21 2:31 PMWESTERN
Region
Explore the Wonders of
the Shawnee Hills in
UNION COUNTY
Whether looking for one-of-a-kind
www.unioncounty.biz
hikes. Inns, cabins, cottages and bed &
art, antiques, exceptional wine, or you’re breakfasts dot the region and are great
interested in exploring the great outdoors, launching pads for wine tasting and hiking
the Shawnee Hills of Union County can or biking enthusiasts, many offering a
take you there. secluded getaway.
As you explore the wonders of the Built in 1854, the Illinois Central
Shawnee Hills you will find Bald Knob Railroad was instrumental in converting
Blessing of the Bikes in Alto Pass (pg. 5) Cross which stands high on the most the river to rail traffic. The railroads
prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. were used for shipping apples, peaches,
Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the strawberries, peppers, and melons to
Shawnee National Forest, Bald Knob rises Chicago and New Orleans in refrigerated
more than 1,000 feet above sea level. cars, first developed in Cobden. Flamm
As you travel the rolling Southern Orchards and Rendleman Orchards
Illinois countryside you can sip your way Farm Market are two popular stops
along and discover truly surprising and for area produce and serve up yummy
authentic wine culture in the Shawnee fresh desserts with apples, peaches or
Hills American Viticultural area, Illinois’ first strawberries.
region acknowledged for its distinctive The Annabelle Hydrangea was
winemaking properties. discovered in Anna, Illinois. The native
Nestled in Shawnee Hills, Union County shrub Hydrangea Arborescens ‘Annabelle’
has many bluffs and wilderness areas grows wild in partly shady and moist soils
scattered among the sprawling Shawnee in southern Illinois. It grows four feet tall
National Forest and Giant City State with large white flowers and dark green
Park that are ideal for camping, hiking, foliage, and blooms from early to late
horseback riding, hunting, and numerous summer.
other outdoor activities. Shawnee Bluffs Jonesboro was the
Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, site of the third Lincoln-
eleven platforms high in the trees, three Douglas debate in 1858
aerial suspension bridges, the longest and is a Looking for
spanning 180 feet, and two short ground Lincoln Heritage site.
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail (pgs. 18-19)
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market (pg. 20) Lincoln-Douglas 3rd Debate Statue at Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds
2022 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 15Everything to Do and See
is an important reminder of our www.altoclayworks.com An Easter sunrise service is held
ANNA past. The cornerstone is dated Open 1-5, Thursday-Sunday, annually.
1886. St. Anne’s is the perfect and by appointment.
Anna Farmers Market
place for intimate events—such A showroom for handmade Cliff View Park
Every Tuesday Farmers Market,
as small weddings, renewal of functional pottery, a classroom for 1 mile east off Rt 127,
8 am - noon, May - mid October.
vows, anniversary gatherings, adult and youth pottery classes, off Skyline Dr.
Downtown Anna.
baby showers or christenings, and resident artist studios. Scenic picnic area overlooking
receptions, art shows, recitals, and Bald Knob Cross. No camping.
Camp Ground Church
other appropriate theatrical or Alto Vineyards Free admission.
and Cemetery musical events. 8515 HWY 127 N; 618-893-4898
50 Tunnel Lane; 618-697-0097 altovineyards.net Peachbarn Winery & Café
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Stinson Memorial Library A family owned winery and 560 Chestnut St.
in continuous operation since 409 South Main; 618-833-2521 vineyard located in the foothills 618-893-4923, 618-521-2506
1850 on the site of a winter Named for a Civil War veteran, of the beautiful Shawnee National peachbarn.com
encampment during the Trail Robert B. Stinson, who left his Forest. Featuring award-winning Serving award-winning wines
of Tears. Cemetery is first site estate for the establishment of wines since 1988 from their high made from estate grown grapes.
certified in Illinois by the National a library. The building is made quality grapes, and offering music, The café features gourmet
Park Service and recognized from native limestone and was wine tastings, and an outdoor Swedish cuisine and a gift shop
by the national Trail of Tears dedicated in 1914. This unique wedding location. Member of The featuring one-of-a-kind, authentic
Association as a Trail of Tears design was the work of Walter B. Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. items from Sweden. Located in a
burial ground. According to the Griffin, in a Frank Lloyd Wright renovated 1940’s barn. Member of
NPS, it is the only continuing style. Bald Knob Cross the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
cemetery with scientifically located west off Rt. 127;
documented, multiple Cherokee Union County Country Club 618-893-2344 Quetil Trail
burials along the trail from the and Golf Course baldknobcross.com Downtown Alto Pass
eastern states to Oklahoma. 430 E. Jefferson St; 618-833-7912 Built as a monument of peace, A short nature walk along the
ucccgolf.com the Cross at Bald Knob stands path the Cairo and St. Louis
St. Anne’s Church An 18-hole course with four tee 111 feet tall and is 22 feet Narrow Gage railroad used before
South Main St; 618-833-2521 boxes on each hole, pro shop. square at the base. Its arms it was abandoned in 1981.
pastonline.org extend to 63 feet horizontally.
Nestled in the middle of a long ALTO PASS The highest landmark in Union Rendleman Orchards
block of beautiful turn-of-the- County, the Cross can be seen Farm Market
century homes in the small town Alto Clay Works over an area of 7,500 square 960 State Rt. 127 N;
of Anna, the diminutive church 595 Main St; 618-697-4258 miles whenilluminated at night. 618-893-2771
Giant City Lodge enjoy award winning wine
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Open mid-June to Oct. 31 four breweries for foraged beer cost of $30,899. The beautiful Historic Places. Open daily, 9 a.m.-
rendlemanorchards.com by Outside Magazine, and one of brown stone edifice boasts 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun.
Nestled in the hills of Southern the most beautiful places to drink ornate, stained glass windows The Manor is closed Christmas
Illinois’ Shawnee National beer in the world by All About and gold gilded cross. Tours may Eve through Jan. 2. Admission fee.
Forest since 1873, Rendleman Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing be arranged with advance notice.
Orchards has been committed Company focuses on farmhouse Free admission. Mighty Rivers Worship Center
to growing and shipping quality beers and other styles brewed 10th and Poplar
peaches, nectarines, apples and with home grown and locally Fort Defiance Park Located across from The Hewer
vegetables. Also offers farm-fresh, farmed and foraged ingredients. Off Rt. 51 (2 miles south of Cairo) Statue, the Baptist church was
tree ripened peaches, nectarines Features a Boatman’s Memorial organized in 1880.
and apples and a wide selection CAIRO dedicated to those who died
of other fruits, vegetables, jams, on the river, and provides a Safford Memorial Library,
jellies, pickled items, baking and Cairo Custom House Museum compelling vantage point to Cairo Public Library
soup mixes, ciders, salsas, and 14th and Washington Ave; observe the constant meeting 1609 Washington Ave;
more. An Illinois Centennial Farm. 618-734-9632 of the vast Ohio and Mississippi 618-734-1840
Completed in 1872, placed on Rivers. Camping available. This working library of Queen
Von Jakob Vineyard the National Register of Historic Anne architecture houses a
& Brewery Places in 1973 and established The Hewer Statue valuable collection of Civil War
30 State Rt. 127 N; as a Civil War and local history 9th & Washington (Halliday Park) documents and a museum-
618-893-4600 museum in 1992. Housed in the This sculpture, commissioned by quality collection of antiques and
vonjakobvineyard.com Museum is the desk used by Gen. the Halliday family in memory of paintings donated by patrons.
A Southern Illinois Winery with U.S. Grant at his headquarters Capt. W. P. Halliday, was executed Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
over 20 Illinois wines, a brewery while being stationed in Cairo for by George Grey Bernard. Shown Donations appreciated.
and a bed and breakfast. Member six months during the Civil War at the 1904 St. Louis, Mo., World’s
of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. and a new Lewis & Clark exhibit Fair before being placed at Cairo. St. Mary’s Park
is on display. Call for hours. Small 28th and Park Place West
AVA admission fee. Magnolia Manor City park with tennis courts, ball
2700 Washington Ave; park, picnic area. The restored
Scratch Brewing Company Church of the 618-734-0201 pavilion was the site of President
264 Thompson Rd. Redeemer - Episcopal Built in 1869 by Charles Galigher, Theodore Roosevelt’s address
scratchbeer.com 6th and Washington a friend of President Grant, the during his visit to Cairo in 1907.
A farmhouse brewery located 5 Organized in 1840, the first brick mansion boasts 14 rooms
miles from the Shawnee National church was replaced by the featuring Italianate architecture.
Forest. Named one of the top present building in 1888 at a Listed on the National Register of
RIDE TON TRAILS 2022 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jan. 30 Maple Syrup Production
Demonstration
Feb. 26-27 Maple Syrup Festival
and Pancake Breakfast
Mar. 19 Polar Plunge For
the Special Olympics
May 21 Buffalo Tro Fundraiser
June 6-Aug. 5
June 25
Summer Camps
Catalyst Mountain
illinois' premier winery
Bike Race
Sept. 23-25 Catalyst Mountain
Bike Festival
Oct. 7-9 Little Grassy Get Down
Music Festival
Oct. 23 Haunted Hollow
weddings & private events
Programs, facilities, food and lodging
are available year-round for field trips, award-winning wines
outings, meetings and retreats.
live music on weekends
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Stay for the Experience.
sip around the trail
Experience an authentic wine culture as you travel from winery to winery through some of the
most beautiful country in the Midwest. We offer eleven unique, friendly wineries dotting a well-
marked 40-mile wine trail. Each boasts its own individual style and showcases a diverse array of
award-winning wines. A perfect adventure for the wine enthusiast in us all.
always a reason to applaud
Enjoy some of our local flair with creative, fun dinners along the trail that match a variety of
cuisine to our delicious wines. Many wineries offer live music on the weekends and you will
also find festivals celebrating holidays, supporting charity events or just because. We are always
looking for a reason to celebrate.
wine & food pairing weekends
All 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create three wonderful
weekends of savory wine and food pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive tasting
along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with
delicious samples.
The First Weekends in March, August and November
winery passport program
Winter is a great time to enjoy the slower, quieter side of Illinois wine country and our NEW
winery passport program gives you a fun way to enjoy the wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine
Trail. With your purchase of a winery passport, you will receive great discounts at each of our
member wineries and a chance to win wonderful prizes along the trail. The winter season
offers a unique, unforgettable experience for guests. You have to see it to believe it.
Sign-up for E-News/Events/Promotions: www.shawneewinetrail.com
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kitehillvineyards.com
(618) 893-2623 (618) 995-9463 (618) 549-5517 (618) 893-WINE (618) 893-4600 (618) 713-1350
pomonawinery.com blueskyvineyard.com honkerhillwinery.com starviewvineyards.com VonJakob.com featherhillsvineyard.comShawnee Hills Wine Trail Map
www.shawneewinetrail.com
Call 1-800-248-4373 for more information.
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Offers in-season strawberries,
CARTERVILLE peaches and apples. Flamm’s
Fruits & Cream Stand offers
Walker’s Bluff
treats like homemade strawberry
326 Vermont Rd; 618-956-9900
shortcake, cobblers, and more.
walkersbluff.com
This 160 acre complex is being
developed as the premier La Colina Linda Farm B&B
vineyard and destination in the 610 Heern Rd; 618-967-8958
tri-state region. Outdoor dining lclbbfarm.com
in the Gazebo, indoor gourmet Sustainable farm & nuts and berries
cuisine at Legends Restaurant, live food forest. Open four growing
music venues, tasting room, wine seasons annually. 2 bedroom B&B
cave, The Depot pavilion, and and additonal cottage.
General Store all surrounded by
the natural wonder and beauty of Lincoln Heritage Winery
Southern Illinois. 722 Kaolin Rd; 618-833-3783
lincolnheritagewinery.com
COBDEN Featuring a great outdoor space,
tasting room, live music, plenty
Shawnee Hills Lavender Farm
All Seasons Farm of parking, friendly and warm
9535 US Hwy 51; 618-308-0217 atmosphere, and of course, really
St. Patrick Catholic Church the Crab Orchard Refuge and allseasons-farm.com great wines, estate grown.
Ninth and Washington Ave; is stocked with rainbow and Certified Organic Farm. CSA and
618-734-2061 brown trout. It has a maximum Tours Available. Owl Creek Vineyard
The present church, built in depth of 90 feet and a 24-mile 1600 Cobden School Rd;
1894, is a stately Romanesque shoreline. It also provides Bass Farms 618-893-2557
structure of Bedford stone. The largemouth bass, bluegill, 45 Depper Rd; 618-893-2600 appleknockerhardcider.com
oldest church in Cairo, it has three sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, visit us on Facebook An artisanal family winery
bells and numerous stained glass bullheads and carp. Fruit and vegetable store. focused on the production of
windows. wines grown in the Shawnee
Honker Hill Winery Bison Bluff Farms Hills AVA, and new hard ciders.
RURAL 4861 Spillway Rd; 618-549-5517 1565 Bethel Church Rd; Featuring tasting room, café, and
CARBONDALE honkerhillwinery.com 618-521-5102 outdoor space. Member of the
Serving fine wines produced from BisonBluffFarms.com Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Crab Orchard Lake estate grown fruit. The newest Over 350 grass fed bison with no
Rt. 13 East of Carbondale addition to the Shawnee Hills chemicals or hormones added. Shawnee Hills Lavender Farm
618-997-3344 Wine Trail, the winery offers live Call for appointment. 480 Brown Section Rd;
fws.gov/midwest CrabOrchard entertainment, banquet facility, 618-534-4659
The largest of the three refuge tasting room, outdoor fireplace Blueberry Hill Farm shawneehillslavender.com
lakes, this 6,965-acre body and gazeebo, and pond, and New Hwy 51; 618-893-2397 You pick, in season.
of water has two marinas, tasting room. U-Pick strawberries, blueberries
125 miles of shoreline and a and blackberries in season. May - StarView Vineyards
maximum depth of 25 feet. Kite Hill Vineyards & Winery July 8 am to 8 pm. 5100 Wing Hill Rd; 618-893-WINE
Species include largemouth 83 Kite Hill Rd; 618-684-5072 starviewvineyards.com
bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, kitehillvineyards.com Cobden Farmers Market Family owned and operated
channel catfish, bullheads, “A little bit of heaven off Route Every Sunday Farmers Market, winery and vineyard which grows
carp and white bass. 127”. Featuring award-winning 11 am - 3 pm, Old Feed Store, and produces fine boutique,
wines, tasting and event room, Downtown Cobden. award-winning wines. Featuring
Devil’s Kitchen Lake and scheduled food and wine a deck overlooking a large pond
South on Giant City Rd. events throughout the year. Flamm’s Orchard, Fruit with Koi and turtles, tasting room,
East on Grassy Rd; Member of the Shawnee Hills & Cream Stand event room, variety of locally
618-997-3344 Wine Trail. Old Rt. 51 (3 mi. north of Cobden) brewed beers, and café. Member
This 810-acre lake is part of 618-893-4241 May-Dec of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
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
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 12-5pm Heritage House Museum
Open Seasonally Late-June through October 31st! 102 S. Main, Jonesboro, IL
Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Seasonal Produce, Jams, Call 618-833-8745 or 618-697-1870
Jellies, Pickled Items, Baking Mixes, Snack Mixes, for tours or rental
Mums, Pumpkins, Ciders, Candles, Linens, Gift Boxes, Visit the Lincoln-Douglas Room!
Apple Gift Boxes, Apple Cider Donuts & More. @friendsofpast
9680 State Rt. 127 N. • Alto Pass, IL 62905 • (618) 893-2771 • www.rendlemanorchards.com P.A.S.T. (Promoting Appreciation of Structural Treasures)
11 MI. SOUTH OF MURPHYSBORO & 1 1/2 MI. NORTH OF ALTO PASS ON HWY. 127 www.pastonline.org
20 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2022Offering: • Suites and cottage lodging • Breakfast and dinner service MAKANDAINN.COM (by reservation only) 618.697.7929 • Craft cocktails, beers and wines Available for weddings and events
The Bald Knob
Cross of peace
For more than half a century, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace has
towered over the hills of Union County as a symbol of unity, peace and
devotion. First conceived of in the 1930s by Jackson County native
Wayman Presley and the Rev. W.H. Lirely, the cross was the result of
more than 20 years of planning and fundraising. Finished in 1963 as the
largest cross in the western hemisphere, the lit monument, which sits
more than 1,000 feet above sea level, became home to an annual Easter
sunrise service that draws hundreds each year.
“I can’t think of another project that’s sought to unite people of so
many backgrounds,” says D.W. Presley, grandson of Wayman Presley and
past president of the current Bald Knob Cross of Peace board. “People
like to stay and reflect, and this gives them a place to do that.”
The cross continues to be a draw year-round, and substantial
improvements have been underway over the past years, including
a complete replacement of the cross’ panels — something made
necessary by more than 40 years of rust. Also, Presley says the site
now makes full use of LED lighting, and plans are underway to install
a park-like setting around the base of the cross to allow for reflection,
gatherings, and other activities at what is perhaps Southern Illinois’
most prominent man-made monument.
The cross is located at 3630 Bald Knob Road in Alto Pass. For more
information, call 618-893-2344.
Havisham House
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Alto Vineyards
Visit area attractions: Cedar Lake, 8515 Highway 127 N
Little Grand Canyon, Quetil Trail, Trail of Mon-Thurs 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-7
Check Facebook for upcoming events!
Tears State Forest and Pomona Natural Bridge. (618) 893-4898 • altovineyards.net
Peachbarn Bald Knob
Winery & Café Cross of Peace
3630 Bald Knob Road
Check Website for Hours
Open 7 Days a Week, 8am to Sunset
(618) 893-4923 • peachbarn.com
(618) 713-8516 • baldknobcross.com
Email info@baldknobcross.com
Rendleman Orchards
Farm Market Von Jakob Vineyards
9680 IL-127 • (618) 893-2771 230 IL-127 • (618) 893-4600
Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5 Wed-Sun 11-6
Open Late-June through October 31. vonjakobvineyard.com
rendlemanorchards.com
Trail Cabins Alto Clay Works
1645 Milligan Hill Road Thurs-Sun 1-5 & by appt.
618-790-4638 595 Main Street • (618) 697-4258
altoclayworks.com
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Skyline View Cabins Woodland Retreat Cabins
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approx 1 mile, this road turns into Jonesboro Sq); 618-833-8576 Feather Hills Vineyard
Mount Olive Rd. Follow to Bailey Constructed in 1860, this church Rocky Comfort Rd; 618-713-1350
Rd., turn right and follow road to is a replica of churches usually featherhillsvineyard.com
parking area; 618-634-2231. native to Austria. The 12 stairs Family owned and operated
Highlights a 200-acre tract of to the pulpit represent the 12 winery and vineyard located on
contiguous forest. The site has apostles. Open by appt. Free one of southern Illinois’ highest
received national recognition for admission. ridge tops, deep in the heart of
its songbird populations and is the Shawnee Hills A.V.A. Featuring
a popular hunting and wildlife Lincoln Memorial Picnic a tasting room and an outdoor
watching spot. Public facilities Grounds & Lincoln-Douglas patio. Member of the Shawnee
include a hiking trail, shelter, 3rd Debate Statues Hills Wine Trail.
outdoor privy and parking area. Main St, north of Public Square;
618-833-8576 Flyway Family Farms
St. John’s Lutheran Church Part of the Shawnee National 2060 Camp Cedar Point Ln;
off Rt. 127 on St. John’s blacktop; Forest, the park boasts picnic 618-319-2168
618-827-3810 shelters, a gazebo and a pond. flywayfamilyfarm.com
Built in 1855, this church The monument commemorates Gourmet mushrooms grown in
represents Illinois’ first Lutheran the site of the 3rd 1858 United the heart of southern Illinois.
congregation. The first church States Senatorial debate
was built in 1818 on what is between Abraham Lincoln and Giant City Stables
now the cemetery. incumbent Stephen Douglas. 722 Giant City Rd; 618-529-4110
Follow the steps from town to giantcitystables.com
GRAND CHAIN the site and walk where Lincoln Located at the entrance to Giant
walked. Free admission. City State Park with more than
Ohio River Recreation Area 16 miles of trail paths. Riding
Boat Access & Campground P.A.S.T. Heritage House programs include trail rides,
Take Tick Ridge Rd 4 miles E of 102 S Main St; 618-833-8745 breakfast rides, day camps, and
Rock Climbing Giant City State Park
Grand Chain, turn S on Lighthouse pastonline.org private lessons. Open March to
Ln; 618-634-9411 The house dates to about 1850 November, 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Boat ramp, lodge and campground and offers Lincoln-Douglas daily (closed Tuesdays).
Union County Museum
117 Appleknocker St. (west located on the Ohio River Scenic information and local history and
side of town); 618-893-2067, Byway. Lodge includes rooms, geneaology.
618-893-2567 restaurant, bar, store, and historical
Museum operated by the Union display of a 1704 French Tannery. Shawnee Hills EBike Rental
County Historical and Genealogy 200 W Market; 618-967-4918
Society. Collection includes GRAND TOWER shawneehillsebike.com
Kirkpatrick Pottery from Anna, Il., Offering “Pedal Assist Power
Native-American artifacts, pioneer Devil’s Backbone Horse Camp eBikes”, each rental includes an
items, local history and other Brunkhorst Ave; 618-684-6192 eBike, helmet, and an allotted
unique exhibits. Hours are 1 pm Grand Tower City Park features 2 amount of time and instruction.
to 5, Sat and Sun. The museum acres fenced in for horses. Several
is closed during the months of sites have electric and water. Trail of Tears State Forest
December, January, and February. There are bathrooms in the park. Off Rt 127, 5 miles northwest of
Jonesboro; 618-833-4910
Wichmann Vineyard Mississippi River Museum dnr.illinois.gov
2655 Water Valley Rd; & Interpretive Center 5,114 acres of rugged terrain
618-893-4004 604 Main St; 618-565-2227 offers picnic sites and trails for
wichmannvineyard.com Museum Director Capt. Jack hiking and horseback riding. The
Wichmann Vineyard is happy to Knupp, who served as a towboat Trail of Tears commemorates the
bring you delicious wine that captain for 44 years, oversees 1838-39 march of the Cherokee
celebrates the Shawnee Hills. this musem housed in an 1892 Indians from the Great Smokies
building overlooking the levee Murphysboro is Illinois’ BBQ Capital
DESOTO on Front Street. Exhibits include
area to Indian Territory, which is
now Oklahoma. Free admission.
steamboat models, buoys, a carbon Camping: 6 tent, 2 RV sites.
DeSoto Farmers Market Giant City State Park
arc searchlight, radar unit, deck 235 Giant City Rd; 618-457-4836
Every Tuesday Farmers Market,
3 pm - 6 pm, June through
equipment, gauges, rudder, dishes, MAKANDA This park has 3,694 acres
etc. Of special interest are artifacts of woods and spectacular
October, 101 South Walnut Street.
salvaged from the Str. Golden Eagle, Blue Sky Vineyard sandstone rock formations —
which sank at Grand Tower in 1947. 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Rd; excellent for hiking, picnicking
DONGOLA Over 200 people from Grand Tower 618-995-9463 and camping. Also features
have worked on the river and the blueskyvineyard.com a beautiful rustic lodge with
Dongola Lake citizens value the importance of “The Romance of Italy in the restaurant, built by the Civilian
Mill Street; 618-827-4343 preserving their river heritage. Hills of Southern Illinois”. Award- Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Fishing and boating opportunities. winning wines and limited A swimming pool, horseback
JONESBORO menu. Two suites, tasting room, riding stables, lookout tower and
Hickory Bottoms Public Access additional event facility. Member cabins ‘round out’ the amenities
From Perks, go east on Perks Rd. Kornthal Church of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. to make this a superb retreat.
to Duckworth Lane, turn left. After Off Rt. 127 (2 miles south of Free admission into the park.
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Keller’s Crossing at Stone Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour bigmuddybrewing.com
MCCLURE Big Muddy Brewing began in
Creek Golf Course 635 Robinson Hill Rd; 855-FUN-ZIPS
503 Stone Creek Dr; 618-351-4653 shawneezip.com Murphysboro.This microbrew
Rest In Peace Campground quietly puts out small batches of
kellerscrossing.com Located on 83 acres surrounded On Grapevine Trail, 6 miles from
18 hole course. Rental cabins by the Shawnee National Forest. craft beer for beer enthusiasts to
Rt. 3 between McClure and enjoy. Stop on in for a tour of the
available. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour Tamms; 618-747-9344 operation and stick around for a
consists of 8 zip lines, the longest Primitive sites as well as full sampling.
Little Grassy Fish Hatchery stretching more than 1,100 hookups, along with a shower
1258 Hatchery Ln; 618-529-4100 feet, which zig-zags across the house and dump station. In the General John A. Logan Statue
Little Grassy is open to the public property’s bluffs and through the Shawnee National Forest. 2125 Spruce St.
daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. valley. The tour also includes 11 The marble and bronze statue
during both production season platforms high in the trees, 3 aerial
and non-production season. Walk- suspension bridges, the longest
MURPHYSBORO depicts the Civil War hero and
national figure of the 19th century
in visitors, as well as scheduled tour stretching 180 feet, and 2 short Big Muddy Brewing on horseback. It was erected by the
groups, are welcome. ground hikes. The 3 hour tour is 1430 N 7th St; 618-684-8833 State of Illinois in 1928.
an exciting way to experience the
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch flora, fauna, geology and history of
1335 Hall Church Rd; 618-201-2822 the outdoors. Now offering night
rollingoakalpacaranch.com tours.
Rose O’Sharon Equine Farm Touch of Nature Environmental
830 Rowan Rd; 618-201-9668 Center’s Multiuse Trail System
roseosharonfarm.com 618-453-1121
A wonderful facility offering https://ton.siu.edu/
pasture board with run-ins, 24hr. The first 10 miles of trail is open for
monitoring, free choice on hay bikers, hikers, walkers and runners.
and minerals, large indoor riding Plans call for the ultimate goal of
arena(80x180), lots of trail riding constructing 30 miles of trails at
opportunities, horse training, Touch of Nature.
lessons, by the hour trail rides. Kinkaid Lake
The right place for emergencies.
Safe and Ready to care for you.
When you have an emergency, turn to the emergency
department at Union County Hospital with confidence.
30-MINUTE • The 30-Minute Pledge means we will work diligently to
PLEDGE
have you initially seen by a medical professional within
30 minutes of your arrival.
STROKE
SENIOR ER
CARE • We are an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital, as
Southeastern IL College 1/2 designated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
It means that we have complied with stringent criteria in
providing emergency care for stroke patients.
• Our Senior Friendly ER features more than a dozen
updates and enhancements designed specifically for the
needs of seniors – along with continuing staff education.
Current Average
ER Wait Time
UnionCountyHospital.com 517 N. Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
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Blue Sky Vineyard The Goddard Place
“Romance of Italy in the Hills of Southern Illinois” “Our Log Cabin Awaits You Year Round”
618-995-9463 www.blueskyvineyard.com 618-697-7526 www.thegoddardplace.com
Windy Hill Acres Inn Dam Near Lake of Egypt Cabins
“A Hidden Treasure” “Your Premier Modern Micro Cabins”
618-893-4065, 618-534-9054 www.windyhillacresinn.com 618-694-4017 www.DamNearCabins.com
Shawnee Hill B&B Rock Ridge
“A Romantic Getaway” “40 Mile Views”
618-697-0385 www.shawneehillbb.com Text or call 618-833-0788 www.rockridgecabin.comMakanda Inn Havisham House
“A Natural Retreat Development” “Where 1892 Charm Meets Modern Luxury”
618-697-7929 www.makandainn.com 866-495-6020 www.havishamhouse.com
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A quaint little cottage located right on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Perfect for families or friends vacationing together.
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has 92 miles of shoreline and a cottonwoods and tupelo
maximum depth of 80 feet. Other gums. Visitors enjoy picnicking,
fish species include largemouth camping, boating, fishing and
bass, spotted bass, bluegill, hunting as well as 5.1 miles of
sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, hiking/biking trails that loop the
bullheads, carp, walleye, white area. More than 150,000 Canada
bass and suckers. geese winter at Horseshoe Lake
Conservation Area.
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.
General John A. Logan Museum Mileur Orchard
172 Mileur Orchard Rd.;
Murphysboro continued Jackson Country Club 618-687-3663
General John A. Logan and Golf Course Serving Jackson County for three
Museum 6070 Country Club Rd; generations, Mileur Orchard is
1613 Edith St; 618-684-3455 618-684-2387 open seasonally, with a bakery
loganmuseum.org jacksoncc.com and acres quality fruit.
The museum tells the story of the A private club chartered in 1914.
lives and times of General John Measuring 6,776 yards from the Murphysboro Farmers Market
A. Logan and his family through championship tees the 18-hole Every Saturday Farmers Market,
May through Oct, 8 am to Noon, Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area
photographs, portraits, maps, course plays to a par 72.
political memorabilia, antiques near the courthouse.
and weapons. In 1868, Memorial Jackson County Historical
Day was established as a national Society Riverside Park POMONA
holiday through his General 1616 Edith St; 618-684-3455 Commercial & S. 24th
Order No. 11. The museum has The location of hundreds of files murphysboropark.com Cedar Lake
expanded from a single building available for genealogy research The largest of Murphysboro’s 618-549-8441 fs.usda.gov
to a neighborhood including a including Jackson County’s parks, Riverside is located just This 1,750-acre lake in the
walking trail (with interpretive records dating to the 1800s. along the Big Muddy River. It western half of Shawnee
signposts) on the grounds that features playgrounds, shelters, National Forest is about six
passes by Logan’s birthplace, Kinkaid Lake a baseball diamond, two loops miles south of Carbondale
now an archaeological site, and West of Murphysboro on Rt. 149, for walking or jogging, a dog between U.S. 51 and Illinois
the house of Samuel H. Dalton, right on Marina Rd; 618-684-4914 park, and a band shell used for 127. It has 40 miles of shoreline,
a freed slave who served in the This is one of the few lakes in different events and concerts a maximum depth of 60 feet
Union Navy, a print shop and two Southern Illinois to successfully throughout the year. and provides largemouth
additional historic homes. Please stock muskie. Its 2,750 acres wind bass, spotted bass, bluegill,
call for museum hours. around the northwestern hills Robert W. Hamilton House sunfish, crappie, channel catfish,
of Shawnee National Forest. It 203 S. 13th St; 618-684-6421 bullheads, carp, walleye, yellow
One of the oldest houses in bass, suckers and drum. There
Jackson County, the Hamilton is a 10-horsepower limit. Large
House was built in 1867. or smallmouth bass 14-18 inch
slot limit, 6 fish daily creel limit,
OLIVE BRANCH 5 fish below 14 inches, 1 fish
above 18 inches. Striped, white,
Horseshoe Lake Hiking or hybrid striped bass-17 inch
and Biking Trail minimum length limit.
East of IL Rt 3 in Alexander
county, 7 miles north of Cairo; Hickory Ridge Vineyard
618-776-5504 & Winery
This 5.5-mile trail takes in the 1598 Hickory Ridge Rd;
beauty of Horseshoe Lake. Home 618-893-1700
of the annual Tour de Shawnee hickoryridgevineyard.com
bike ride in October. Hickory Ridge is family owned
and operated, located on the
Horseshoe Lake western edge of the Shawnee
Conservation Area Hills AVA. Featuring estate grown
Off Rt. 3, 7 miles north of Cairo; award-winning wines, tasting
618-776-5689 room, decks overlooking the
The 9,550-acre area includes a forest, and vineyard picnic tables.
2,400-acre shallow lake. The lake Member of the Shawnee Hills
resembles a Louisiana bayou Wine Trail.
with its wading herons and its
Riverside Park large stands of cypress swamps,
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