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The Village of COBDEN
1 The Cabin at 2 Cobden Village Hall 4
Duck Band Brand
Mountain Glen 112 E. Maple St • (618) 893-2425 Custom jewelry for hunters, by hunters.
866 Mountain Glen Rd Visitor Information. www.cobdenil.com 111 Oak St • (618) 833-0655
(618) 833-5807 www.duckbandbrand.com
www.winetrailcabins.com 3 The Iron Whisk
Bistro & Bar Lisa Tomazzoli of
Cobden Community & Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Shawnee Hills Real
Business Association 200 S. Front Street • (618) 893-1999 Estate
PO Box 11 www.visitcobden.com Hours: Thurs-Fri 7am-2pm; C (618) 559-0109 . O (618) 833-1961
www.facebook.com/CobdenCBA Sat & Sun 7am-3pm lisa@shawneehillsrealestate.com
1.7 miles
O l d Hw y 5 1
Skyline Dr 13
N. Front
N. Appleknoc
17 18 16
1.9 3.5
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Makanda 9 miles
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W. Ash
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N. Centennial
8 2
S. Jefferson Rd.
8.5 miles
W. Maple 3E. Maple
6 14
S. Walker
5.5 miles
S. Front
Mt. Glen Rd. 15
1 Chestnut
.9 miles Wing Hill Rd.
W. Hickory
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Old Hwy 51
S. Applekno
Anna 5.4 miles
Jonesboro 7 miles
Visit us online Vines Rd.
cobdenil.com 9
4.3 miles on
Kaolin Rd
Located in the Heart of the 2020
CALENDAR
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! OF EVENTS
5 Health Promoting 12 Second Look Home
Massage by Cherry- Inspections
Reflexology by Chuck Helping you make informed decisions when
purchasing Real Estate!
West, Back Door-IMC TLC Bldg. 414 W. Poplar St • (618) 893-5015
111 S. Appleknocker www.slook.net
Please Call (618) 559-6302 Union Co. Museum
Events, Demos, Employee Appreciation,
Parties, Travel to B&B’s/Cabins Shawnee Shuttle
www.healthpromoting.massagetherapy.com Professional wine trail tour service.
www.facebook.com/MassagebyCherry (618) 201-4841
www.shawneeshuttle.com
6 Packrats Paradise Iron Whisk
Antique Mall 13 Steam Shovel Coffee
Antiques, Vintage, Local Art & Products, Fresh roasted coffee. March
and so much more! 110 N. Front St. Union County Museum
220 S. Front St • (618) 893-4700 (618) 614-2251 & Store
Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; Closed Monday www.steamshovelcoffee.com Re-opens from winter closure.
117 S. Appleknocker
7 Phases Beauty Salon 14 Rolling Oak Alpaca April 20, 2020
All Styles for Men, Women and Children Ranch River-to-River Relay
rrr.olm.net
109 S. Appleknocker Dr Classes, events, paid tours available year
(618) 893-4917 round, seasonal store hours. May
Tues & Thurs 8am-6pm; Wed Noon-6pm 1335 Hall Church Rd. Makanda IL
(618) 201-2822 Cobden Community
Fri 8am-4pm; Sat by appointment Yard Sale Day
www.rollingoakalpacaranch.com
Yard sales held throughout the village.
8 Union Co. Museum August 7 & 8, 2020
15 Bison Bluff Farm
& Shop that Benefits Sales and viewings by appointment.
Cobden Peach Festival
Cobden Village Park
the Museum 1565 Bethel Church Rd
Features Anna Pottery, Native American (618) 521-5102 October
Artifacts,Local History and Genealogy Resale www.bisonblufffarm.com Cobden Colorfest
shop features collectibles, decorative items, etc. Cobden Village Park
117 S. Appleknocker Dr
(618) 893-2865; (618) 893-2567 16 Owl Creek Vineyard December
Sat & Sun 1-5pm & by appointment & Apple Knocker Christmas in the Village
Open houses, bazaars and holiday
Hard Cider activities.
Wines, ciders, café and live music
9 Lincoln Heritage 1600 Cobden School Rd • (618) 893-2557 Additional Information
Winery www.owlcreekvineyard.com and updates at
Home of Award Winning Black Jack Wine! www.visitcobden.com
772 Kaolin Rd • (618) 833-3783
Hours: Fri-Sun 12-7pm 17 Center for Lost Arts
www.lincolnheritagewinery.com Retreat Center & Cabins
www.facebook.com/lincolnheritagewine PO Box 451, Cobden • (618) 713-1975
1 mile up old 51 North NEW:
www.centerforlostarts.org Disc Golf at the
11 Southpass Beads Cobden Park!
& Fibers
Beads, Fibers, Yarn, Supplies, Classes!
18 Flamm Orchards Located at the northern end
8760 Old Hwy 51 N • (618) 893-4271 of town near the intersection
203 E. Ash St • (618) 893-6170 of Locust Street and Oak
Wed-Fri 12-6, Sat 10-5 www.flammorchards.com
Street. Alternate tees offer a
www.southpassbeads.etsy.com nice variety for each hole.
Garden of the Gods
hiking area
Garden of the Gods and Rim Rock/
Pounds Hollow Recreational area are While not as well known as Garden of the Gods, Rim
Rock/Pounds Hollow Recreational area is just as awe
two must see locations on the eastern inspiring in its own way and consists of a wonderfully
side of the Shawnee National Forest. scenic trail of exceptional beauty and historic values.
To early settlers this unique formation was known as
“the Pounds” an old English term meaning “enclosure”.
Both are located just off Karbers Ridge blacktop 30 The trail leads past remnants of a stone wall built by
minutes from Harrisburg. Garden of the Gods consists prehistoric Native Americans, an observation platform
of spectacular overlooks and views of unusual rock and steps descending through huge rock formations,
formations. Camel Rock is featured on the Illinois quarter narrow rock passageways via stone steps to the floor
of the America the Beautiful Quarter series. Garden of the below. Ox Lot Cave, at the bottom, is a massive rock
Gods has been listed in “USA Today” as one of “Ten Great overhang where 19th century loggers kept their oxen
Places to Get Nature on Film”. There are two main trail and horses. At the back of the overhang is a natural
systems. The “Observation Trail” is a .25 mile stone path spring which never goes dry. Continue hiking to the
featuring some of the most well known formations. The beautiful 28 acre forest lake known as Pounds Hollow
view of the 3300 acres of beautiful old growth forest from Lake, or through massive sandstone canyons back to
this trail is breathtaking. Sunsets are especially beautiful. the top of the escarpment. This area is known for its
This interpretive trail features interesting history about spectacular show of spring woodland flowers along both
the geology of this area. The Wilderness area is over 320 its upper and lower trails. The upper trail is paved and
million years old. The sediment rock in this area is over 4 less strenuous for hikers. The lower trail has a dirt surface
miles deep and the fractured bedrock has created some and leads along the base of the bluffs before looping
interesting rock formations that represent various objects. back to the parking lot.
4 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020
Dear Reader,
2020 Table ofContents
This guide is full of reasons to visit Southernmost SPOTLIGHTS
Illinois. Discover the scenic Shawnee National Forest,
Garden of the Gods and
our state parks, historical attractions, unique shops,
Rim Rock Recreational Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
fabulous restaurants, and casino action.
River to River Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
There's lodging for every taste: cozy bed and The Trail of Tears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
breakfasts, convenient and comfortable motels Ohio River Scenic Byway Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
and hotels, plentiful camp sites and deluxe cabins. Southernmost Illinois Event Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Going Mobile on the Shawnee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
You're invited to visit us anytime throughout the Shawnee National Forest Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
year. It's easy to get here from Interstates 57 or 24. Shawnee Hills Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
We're less than three hours from St. Louis, Memphis, Bald Knob Cross of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Nashville, or Evansville. Winter Getaways and Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Cache River Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
We are eager to assist you in any way to make your Outdoor Opportunities for the Disabled . . . . . . . . . 38
stay in Southernmost Illinois memorable! The Tunnel Hill State Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sincerely, Garden of the Gods Outpost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shawnee National Forest Eastern Loop Tour . . . . . 49
Carol Hoffman Morel Mushroom Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rock Climbing, Bouldering, and Reppelling . . . . . . 58
Carol Hoffman, Executive Director Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-60
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 378, Anna, IL 62906 REGIONAL MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
618-833-9928 Shuttles & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Staff: REGIONS
Carol Hoffman, Executive Director
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Board of Directors: WESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Carolyn Baltimore, Paul Broadway, Toni Cannon, Elizabeth Canfarelli, Alexander County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alisa Sowers, Eric Gregg, Marty Kaylor, Steve Melville, Phil Morris,
Mark Motsinger, Tom Mueller, Brandy Nance, Lori Nichols,
Jackson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tim Pohlman, Jerri Schaefer, Michelle Sirles, Kathy Simmons, Union County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Brenda Webb, Clyde Wills, Mark York, Nadine York Everything to Do and See . . . . . . . . . . 16-21,24-31
Hunting Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau is a non-profit corporation
funded by hotel/motel tax and private contributions. The Bureau's mission
CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
is to promote southernmost Illinois to overnight visitors. The bureau Johnson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
encompasses the following ten counties: Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Massac County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline and Union.
Pulaski County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Everything to Do and See . . . . . . 35-38, 40, 44, 46
Hunting Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gallatin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hardin County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pope County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Saline County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor’s Guide Designed & Published by: Everything to Do and See . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-50, 58
Thomas Publishing, 2015 W. Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-2799; print@carbondaletimes.com
Content lists provided by Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau. Spotlight articles
ACCOMMODATIONS . . . 61-63
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 2021 Southernmost Illinois Visitor
Commission, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Guide by November 1, 2020 to carol@southernmostillinois.com.
Association unless otherwise credited.
Cover photo: Camel Rock at Garden of the Gods
©2020 Thomas Publishing, Southern Illinois Local Media Group Inset: Hiking at Jackson Falls
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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 (pg. 3)
618-201-4841
www.shawneeshuttle.com Trai
ears
l of T Auto
R ou
te
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
270-519-1964
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.
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 7
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 (pg.16)
Bald Knob Cross: www.baldknobcross.com (pg. 23)
Blue Sky Vineyards: www.blueskyvineyards.com (pg. 14)
The Boars Lodge: www.greatboarsoffire.com
Cache River Basin Winery: www.crbwinery.org (pg. 34)
Davie School Inn: www.davieschoolinn (pg. 14)
We are home to 1/4 million acres of Shawnee
Giant City Lodge: www.giantcitylodge.com
National Forest, five state parks, 750,000 acres of fishing
lakes, two state and two national wildlife refuges, two Havisham House: www.havishamhouse.com (pg. 22)
national scenic byways offering visitors camping, hiking, Hedman Vineyards: 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 Lincoln Heritage Winery: www.lincolnheritagewiney.com (pg. 3)
touring historical sites, visiting award-winning wineries, The Old Feed Store: www.theoldfeedstore.com
or shopping for antiques, we promise a unique and The Resort at Egyptian Hills: http://egyptianhillsresort.com/
fascinating vacation experience.
San Damiano: www.sandamianoretreat.com (pg. 54)
St. Anne’s Church: www.pastonline.org (pg. 25)
www.southernmostillinois.com St. Stephen on the Hill: http://ststephensonthehill.net
StarView Vineyards: www.starviewvineyards.com (pg. 14)
Call 800-248-4373
Touch of Nature: www.ton.siu.edu (pg. 31)
or visit our website for
Von Jakob Vineyard & Brewery: www.vonjakobvineyard.com
more information. Walkers Bluff: www.walkersbluff.com
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
Welcome! Shawnee National Forest’s natural beauty is ideal for all types of outdoor
Shawnee
features National
rolling hills, Forest
recreation. Nestled between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, the forest’s landscape
forests, open lands, lakes, creeks, and rugged bluffs. The area’s
mildRecreation
weather makes Amenities and
a visit during Fees
any season enjoyable.
The
table
below
describes
services
provided
at
developed
recreation
areas.
Campsites (non-elec.)
Group Camping
Campsites
(non-‐elec.)
Dump Station
Electric Sites
Pier
Launch
Recreation
Wildlife
Viewing
Swimming
Group
Camping
Picnicking
Recreation
Showers
Dump
Station
Boating
Areas &
Motors
Electric
Sites
Campground
Fishing
Boat
Launch
Water
Toilets
Water
Lakes &
Areas
Trails
Swimming
Camping Dates of
Boat
Picnicking
Showers
Fees
Boating
Operation
Motors
Lakes
Fishing
Fishing
Toilets
Trails
Bell Smith Springs
21* ● A ●
Campground $10 3/15 - 12/15
Bell
Camp Smith
Cadiz Springs
⁰
21
8
● ●
A A
●
●
$10
All●
year
Camp
CedarCLake adiz
^
8
●
A A
●
●
●
● 10hp
●
●
Cedar
Dutchman Lake
Lake
A
●
●
●
● ●
10hp
● ●
10hp
●
●
Garden of Lthe
Dutchman
ake
Gods 12
●
A
A
●
●
●
●
$10
E
●
All
year
High Knob
Garden
of
the
Gods
^
12
● ●
A
A
●
●
●
High
Knob
Furnace
Illinois Iron
S A ●
A
●
●
Johnson
Illinois
Creek
Iron
Furnace
20
●
● S ● A
A
A
●
A ●
●
● ●
$10 - 18
3/15 - 12/15
Single $12 All year
Lake Glendale
Johnson
Creek
⁰*
20
Sgl
●
elec-water
●
$22●
25 34
● ●
● ● S ●
● ●
● A
A ●
●●
●
● A
E ●
●
Double $24
●
Beach Dbl
Beach -summer
Lake
Glendale
*
^
59
34
●
●
●
●
●
A
●
●
●
●
elec–water
E
$44●
●
only
Lincoln Memorial
S A A A A ●
Lincoln
Memorial
A
A
A
A
●
●
Little Grand Canyon
● ●
A ●
Little
Grand
Canyon
A
●
●
Millstone Bluff
A ●
Millstone
Bluff
A
●
Oakwood Bottoms S A A A
Oakwood
Bottoms
A
A
A
A
A
Pine Hills Campground 13 A ● $10 All year
Pomona
Pomona N atural
BBridge
Natural ridge
●
●
●
Pounds
Trail Hollow
†
24
11
● A
A
A
●
●
A
●
A
●
E
●
Pounds
Pine
Hills
Hollow
⁰
13
$10
3/15●
- 12/15
42 13
S A
A
A A
●
A ●
●
●
E
Picnic/Lake access 3/1 – 11/1
Rim
Rock
A
A
A
●
Rim Rock A A A
A
–Accessible
for
people
with
disabilities
E
–Electric
Motors
Only
*Concessionaire
Operated–Nick
Randolph
(618)638-‐8340
Tower Rockopen
all
year.
4 ⁰Campground
open
3/15
–
12/15
A †
Campground
open
●4/1
–●
12/15
^Campground
No fee
●
●Picnic
areas
open
6
am
5/1
to
1-0
12/15
pm.
ANo
reservations
–Accessible accepted
for people –
first-‐come,
with disabilities E f–Electric
irst-‐serve.
Motors Only S – Picnic Shelter
*Concessionaire Operated–Jennifer Haner (618) 638-3246 or www.lakeglendale.net
Lake Glendale Beach: Adults $5; Child $3; Under 1yr.-free Call for hours of operation.
For
specific
All
information
picnic areas on
and
camping
fees,
area
rTrail
the Observation egulations
&
hunting
at Garden opportunities
of the Gods isit
w6ww.fs.usda.gov/shawnee
are openvdaily am to 10 pm.
Sites are open year-round,
Shawnee
National
Forest
except where noted. Mississippi
Bluffs
Ranger
District
Hidden
Springs
Ranger
District
50
Hwy
145
SAll campsites and picnic areas are first come-first serve – We do not
outh
accept
521
North
reservations.
Main
Street
602
North
First
Street
Harrisburg,
IL
62946
Jonesboro,
IL
62952
Shawnee National Forest Vienna,
IL
62995
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender
618-‐253-‐7114
618-‐833-‐8576
50 Hwy 145 South, Harrisburg, 618-‐658-‐2111
IL 62946
email:
mailroom_r9_shawnee@fs.fed.us
618-253-7114; www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee
(closed
Monday)
04/201
www.facebook.com/shawneenatlforest twitter.com/shawneenf
www.facebook.com/shawneenatlforest
twitter.com/shawneenf
10 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020
U.S.
Forest
Service
USDA
is
an
equal
opportunity
provider,
employer
and
lender.
Galatia
E
SALINE
COUNTY
Harrisburg
1
ears
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Trai R ou
te
Trail of Tears Auto Route
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Tra
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a r s A uto Route
Tra
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Te ars Auto
WESTERN
2
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 Winery (pg. 14)
3 3. Zip-lining at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (pg. 17)
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 11ALEXANDER
COUNTY
“Where Two Great Rivers Meet”
With two great rivers at its than 160 years, this landmark on
doorstep, historic Cairo houses 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
and its flirt with greatness in river preservation efforts.
Hunting Clubs and rail commerce. Founded as a
commercial center joining river and
Visit Tamms and you will find the
1899 Depot. This building has unique
rail traffic, Cairo expanded to meet style and served both the M&O and
Alexander Horseshoe Lake the enormous demands of the Civil C&EI Railroads at one time.
Conservation
County 618-776-5689
War. This strategic location became Take a scenic drive through the
headquarters, supply depot, and countryside to see nine barn quilts
Flyway Hunting Oakwood Hunting hospital for the Western front. You mounted on historic and present
Club Club can learn more about the area’s day farm buildings. And, during your
573-380-1030 618-776-5566 history at the Custom House Museum, visit to Alexander County, be sure to
the Safford Memorial Library and sample one of our ever-so-popular
Union Flyway Goose & Duck Magnolia Manor. Today Cairo remains barbecues.
Hunting Clubs a place where history lovers can For the outdoors enthusiast,
County 618-833-3377 revisit the romance and charm of a Alexander County offers acres of
Arrowhead Hunt Grassy Lake Hunting 19th century river town. The National farming and prime hunting, especially
Club Club Register of Historic Places lists it as the Horseshoe Lake Area known as the
618-203-1969 618-833-7890 ‘one of the most fascinating cities in ‘Goose Capital of Illinois.’ Horseshoe
Brown’s Hunting Muddy River Duck the State of Illinois.’ Lake is a paradise for bow and arrow
Club Club High on a hill above the Mississippi hunters, fishermen, photographers,
618-833-2096 618-697-1365 River in Thebes sits the 1848 bicyclers and picnickers.
Davis Farms Hunting Treece Acres Court House. Standing for more
Club 618-833-2779;
618-833-2506 618-833-8762
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)
Confluence of Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
www.dnr.illinois.gov
12 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020WESTERN
Region
JACKSON
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 local businesses that offer a wide
1868. (Oral tradition holds Logan variety of weekly entertainment.
was the keynote speaker at an early The Great Outdoors: Jackson County
memorial observation in Carbondale’s has all the hunting, boating, fishing,
Woodlawn Cemetery.) The General hiking, bird-watching and camping
General John A. Logan statue, Murphysboro
John A. Logan Museum is located you need. The Shawnee National Forest
in Murphysboro his birthplace. The is waiting for your adventure. Cross
museum tells Logan’s story from his the Pomona Natural Bridge, see the
proslavery roots through the Civil War bluffs of Giant City, or walk the trails
and his eventual evolution to become of Little Grand Canyon. For fun on the
an advocate of civil rights for America’s water make a splash at Kinkaid Lake,
formerly 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
Praise the Lard BBQ festival, downtown Murphysboro
University, with a modern arena and much, much more.
The Historic Makanda Boardwalk Cedar Lake
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 13www.starviewvineyards.com
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14 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020WESTERN
Region
Explore the Wonders of
the Shawnee Hills in
UNION COUNTY
Whether looking for one-of-a-kind 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. 23) 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. 25) Lincoln-Douglas 3rd Debate Statue at Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 15Everything to Do and See
ANNA from native limestone and was An Easter sunrise service is held Rendleman Orchards
dedicated in 1914. This unique annually. Farm Market
Anna Farmers Market design was the work of Walter B. 960 State Rt. 127 N;
Every Tuesday Farmers Market, Griffin, in a Frank Lloyd Wright style. Cliff View Park 618-893-2771
8 am - noon, May - mid October. 1 mile east off Rt 127, Open mid-June to Oct. 31
Downtown Anna. Union County Country Club off Skyline Dr. rendlemanorchards.com
and Golf Course Scenic picnic area overlooking Nestled in the hills of Southern
Camp Ground Church 430 E. Jefferson St; 618-833-7912 Bald Knob Cross. No camping. Illinois’ Shawnee National
and Cemetery ucccgolf.com Free admission. Forest since 1873, Rendleman
50 Tunnel Lane; 618-697-0097 An 18-hole course with four tee Orchards has been committed
Cumberland Presbyterian boxes on each hole, pro shop. Hedman Vineyards to growing and shipping quality
Church in continuous operation & Peach Barn Café peaches, nectarines, apples and
since 1850 on the site of a 560 Chestnut St. vegetables. Also offers farm-
winter encampment during ALTO PASS 618-893-4923, 618-521-2506 fresh, tree ripened peaches,
the Trail of Tears. Cemetery is peachbarn.com nectarines and apples and a
first site certified in Illinois by Alto Clay Works Serving award-winning wines wide selection of other fruits,
the National Park Service and 595 Main St; 618-697-4258 made from estate grown grapes. vegetables, jams, jellies, pickled
recognized by the national www.altoclayworks.com The café features gourmet items, baking and soup mixes,
Trail of Tears Association as a Open 1-5, Thursday-Sunday, Swedish cuisine and a gift ciders, salsas, and more. An
Trail of Tears burial ground. and by appointment. shop featuring one-of-a-kind, Illinois Centennial Farm.
According to the NPS, it is the A showroom for handmade authentic items from Sweden.
only continuing cemetery with functional pottery, a classroom for Located in a renovated 1940’s Von Jakob Vineyard
scientifically documented, adult and youth pottery classes, barn. Member of the Shawnee & Brewery
multiple Cherokee burials along and resident artist studios. Hills Wine Trail. 30 State Rt. 127 N;
the trail from the eastern states 618-893-4600
to Oklahoma. Alto Vineyards Quetil Trail vonjakobvineyard.com
8515 HWY 127 N; 618-893-4898 Downtown Alto Pass A Southern Illinois Winery with
St. Anne’s Church altovineyards.net A short nature walk along the over 20 Illinois wines, a brewery
South Main St; 618-833-2521 A family owned winery and path the Cairo and St. Louis and a bed and breakfast. Member
pastonline.org vineyard located in the foothills Narrow Gage railroad used before of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Nestled in the middle of a long of the beautiful Shawnee National it was abandoned in 1981.
block of beautiful turn-of-the- Forest. Featuring award-winning
century homes in the small town wines since 1988 from their high
of Anna, the diminutive church quality grapes, and offering music,
is an important reminder of our wine tastings, and an outdoor
past. The cornerstone is dated wedding location. Member of The
1886. St. Anne’s is the perfect Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
place for intimate events—such
as small weddings, renewal of Bald Knob Cross
vows, anniversary gatherings, located west off Rt. 127;
baby showers or christenings, 618-893-2344
receptions, art shows, recitals, and baldknobcross.com
other appropriate theatrical or Built as a monument of peace,
musical events. the Cross at Bald Knob stands
111 feet tall and is 22 feet
Stinson Memorial Library square at the base. Its arms
409 South Main; 618-833-2521 extend to 63 feet horizontally.
Named for a Civil War veteran, The highest landmark in Union
Robert B. Stinson, who left his
estate for the establishment of
County, the Cross can be seen
over an area of 7,500 square
enjoy award winning wine
a library. The building is made miles whenilluminated at night. made in the heart of Southern Illinois
seven days a week
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16 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020WESTERN
Region
Church of the Magnolia Manor
Redeemer - Episcopal 2700 Washington Ave;
6th and Washington 618-734-0201
Organized in 1840, the first Built in 1869 by Charles Galigher,
church was replaced by the a friend of President Grant, the
present building in 1888 at a brick mansion boasts 14 rooms
cost of $30,899. The beautiful featuring Italianate architecture.
brown stone edifice boasts Listed on the National Register of
ornate, stained glass windows Historic Places. Open daily, 9 a.m.-
and gold gilded cross. Tours may 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun.
be arranged with advance notice. The Manor is closed Christmas
Free admission. Eve through Jan. 2. Admission fee.
Historic Cairo Custom House Museum
Fort Defiance Park Mighty Rivers Worship Center
AVA CAIRO Off Rt. 51 (2 miles south of Cairo) 10th and Poplar
Features a Boatman’s Memorial Located across from The Hewer
Scratch Brewing Company Cairo Custom House Museum dedicated to those who died Statue, the Baptist church was
264 Thompson Rd. 14th and Washington Ave; on the river, and provides a organized in 1880.
scratchbeer.com 618-734-9632 compelling vantage point to
A farmhouse brewery located Completed in 1872, placed on observe the constant meeting Safford Memorial Library,
5 miles from the Shawnee the National Register of Historic of the vast Ohio and Mississippi Cairo Public Library
National Forest. Named one Places in 1973 and established Rivers. Camping available. 1609 Washington Ave;
of the top four breweries as a Civil War and local history 618-734-1840
for foraged beer by Outside museum in 1992. Housed in the The Hewer Statue This working library of Queen Anne
Magazine, and one of the most Museum is the desk used by Gen. 9th & Washington (Halliday Park) architecture houses a valuable
beautiful places to drink beer U.S. Grant at his headquarters This sculpture, commissioned by collection of Civil War documents
in the world by All About Beer while being stationed in Cairo for the Halliday family in memory of and a museum-quality collection of
Magazine, Scratch Brewing six months during the Civil War Capt. W. P. Halliday, was executed antiques and paintings donated by
Company focuses on farmhouse and a new Lewis & Clark exhibit by George Grey Bernard. Shown patrons. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.
beers and other styles brewed is on display. Call for hours. Small at the 1904 St. Louis, Mo., World’s - Fri. Donations appreciated.
with home grown and locally admission fee. Fair before being placed at Cairo.
farmed and foraged ingredients.
See our website for tour options and prices.
Just some of our participant reviews:
“Fun only came second to safety....this is a must do, worth every penny.”
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2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 17Come for the Wine.
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 or look for
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.
March 7-8, 2020 | August 1-2, 2020 | November 7-8, 2020
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
(618) 893-4923 (618) 893-1700 (618) 893-4898 (618) 893-2557
peachbarn.com (618) 684-5072 altovineyards.net owlcreekvineyard.com
kitehillvineyards.com
(618) 893-2623 (618) 995-9463 (618) 549-5517 (618) 893-WINE (618) 893-4600 (618) 995-2307
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.Everything to Do and See
St. Mary’s Park bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, Honker Hill Winery tri-state region. Outdoor dining
28th and Park Place West channel catfish, bullheads, carp 4861 Spillway Rd; 618-549-5517 in the Gazebo, indoor gourmet
City park with tennis courts, ball and white bass. honkerhillwinery.com cuisine at Legends Restaurant, live
park, picnic area. The restored Serving fine wines produced from music venues, tasting room, wine
pavilion was the site of President Devil’s Kitchen Lake estate grown fruit. The newest cave, The Depot pavilion, and
Theodore Roosevelt’s address South on Giant City Rd. addition to the Shawnee Hills General Store all surrounded by
during his visit to Cairo in 1907. East on Grassy Rd; Wine Trail, the winery offers live the natural wonder and beauty of
618-997-3344 entertainment, banquet facility, Southern Illinois.
St. Patrick Catholic Church This 810-acre lake is part of the tasting room, outdoor fireplace
Ninth and Washington Ave; Crab Orchard Refuge and is and gazeebo, and pond, and COBDEN
618-734-2061 stocked with rainbow and brown tasting room.
The present church, built in trout. It has a maximum depth of All Seasons Farm
1894, is a stately Romanesque 90 feet and a 24-mile shoreline. Kite Hill Vineyards & Winery 9535 US Hwy 51; 618-308-0217
structure of Bedford stone. The It also provides largemouth bass, 83 Kite Hill Rd; 618-684-5072 allseasons-farm.com
oldest church in Cairo, it has three bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel kitehillvineyards.com Certified Organic Farm ‘Simply
bells and numerous stained glass catfish, bullheads and carp. “A little bit of heaven off Route Grow Great Food’. CSA and Tours
windows. 127”. Featuring award-winning Available.
Grand River Spirits wines, B & B with a a three-course
RURAL 428 Wood Rd; 618-503-9050 breakfast, tasting and event Bass Farms
grandriverspirits.com room, and scheduled food and 45 Depper Rd; 618-893-2600
CARBONDALE Grand River Spirits is a locally- wine events throughout the year. visit us on Facebook
owned craft distillery in Southern Member of the Shawnee Hills Fruit and vegetable store.
Crab Orchard Lake Illinois. Made from all-local grains Wine Trail.
Rt. 13 East of Carbondale and fruits, our premium, hand- Bison Bluff Farms
618-997-3344 crafted spirits represent the CARTERVILLE 1565 Bethel Church Rd;
fws.gov/midwest CrabOrchard best of the Midwest. Featuring 618-521-5102
The largest of the three refuge whiskies, bourbons, and ryes Walker’s Bluff BisonBluffFarms.com
lakes, this 6,965-acre body distilled in an 80-gallon Kothe 326 Vermont Rd; 618-956-9900 Over 350 grass fed bison with no
of water has two marinas, craft potstill with three plates walkersbluff.com chemicals or hormones added.
125 miles of shoreline and a column, a custom German- This 160 acre complex is being Call for appointment.
maximum depth of 25 feet. engineered technology proven developed as the premier
Species include largemouth over centuries of tradition. vineyard and destination in the
Accredited Chest Pain Center
As an American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center,
Union County Hospital has achieved a higher level of expertise when
dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. Our
protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time-to-
treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack.
Designated Emergent Stroke-Ready Hospital
by IDPH
517 North Main Street, Anna
UnionCountyER.com
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
20 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 2020
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Region
La Colina Linda Farm B&B 618-534-4659
610 Heern Rd; 618-967-8958 shawneehillslavender.com
lclbbfarm.com You pick, in season.
Sustainable farm & nuts and
berries food forest. Open four StarView Vineyards
growing seasons annually. 2 5100 Wing Hill Rd; 618-893-WINE
bedroom B&B and additonal starviewvineyards.com
cottage. Family owned and operated
winery and vineyard which grows
Lincoln Heritage Winery and produces fine boutique,
722 Kaolin Rd; 618-833-3783 award-winning wines. Featuring
lincolnheritagewinery.com a deck overlooking a large pond
Featuring a great outdoor space, with Koi and turtles, tasting room,
tasting room, live music, plenty event room, variety of locally
of parking, friendly and warm brewed beers, and café. Member
atmosphere, and of course, really of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
great wines, estate grown.
Union County Museum
Owl Creek Vineyard 117 Appleknocker St. (west
1600 Cobden School Rd; side of town); 618-893-2067,
Flamm’s Orchard, Fruit & Cream Stand 618-893-2557 618-893-2567
appleknockerhardcider.com Museum operated by the Union
An artisanal family winery County Historical and Genealogy
Blueberry Hill Farm Flamm’s Orchard, Fruit
focused on the production of Society. Collection includes
New Hwy 51; 618-893-2397 & Cream Stand
wines grown in the Shawnee Kirkpatrick Pottery from Anna,
U-Pick strawberries, blueberries Old Rt. 51 (3 mi. north of Cobden)
Hills AVA, and new hard ciders. Il., Native-American artifacts,
and blackberries in season. May - 618-893-4241 May-Dec
Featuring tasting room, café, and pioneer items, local history and
July 8 am to 8 pm. Offers in-season strawberries,
outdoor space. Member of the other unique exhibits. Hours
peaches and apples. Flamm’s
Cobden Farmers Market Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. are 1 pm to 5, Sat and Sun. The
Fruits & Cream Stand offers
Every Sunday Farmers Market, museum is closed during the
treats like homemade strawberry
11 am - 3 pm, Old Feed Store, shortcake, cobblers, apple Shawnee Hills Lavendar Farm months of December, January,
Downtown Cobden. 480 Brown Section Rd; and February.
dumplings and pies.
(618) 833-2295
2020 Southernmost Illinois Visitor Guide 21The 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
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.
Be sure to visit these area
Visit attractions:
Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Cedar Lake, Little
Scenic Grand Canyon, Quetil Trail, Shawnee National
Forest, and Trail of Tears State Forest.
HEDMAN ALTO
VINEYARDS CLAY WORKS
Winery & Café Thurs-Sun 1-5 & by appt.
(618) 893-4923 595 Main St. Alto Pass, IL
Check Website for Hours (618) 697-4258
peachbarn.com altoclayworks.com
RENDLEMAN HAVISHAM
ORCHARDS HOUSE
FARM MARKET 1892 Charm...Modern Luxury
Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5 • (618) 893-2771 Entire Home Vacation Rental
Open Mid-June through Oct. 31st 866-495-6020
rendlemanorchards.com havishamhouse.com
BALD KNOB ALTO VINEYARDS
CROSS OF PEACE 8515 Highway 127 N
3630 Bald Knob Road M-Th 10-6, F/Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6
Open 7 Days a Week, 8am to Sunset (618)893-4898
(618) 713-8516 baldknobcross.com altovineyards.net
Email info@baldknobcross.com wine · beer · lunch menu · free wifi
A portion of the funding for this publication was provided
by Union County Tourism Tax Fund.
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
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DESOTO
St. John’s Lutheran Church
DeSoto Farmers Market off Rt. 127 on St. John’s blacktop;
Every Tuesday Farmers Market, 618-827-3810
3 pm - 6 pm, June through Built in 1855, this church
October, 101 South Walnut Street. represents Illinois’ first Lutheran
congregation. The first church
DONGOLA was built in 1818 on what is
now the cemetery.
Dongola Lake
Mill Street; 618-827-4343 GRAND CHAIN
Fishing and boating
opportunities. Ohio River Recreation Area
Boat Access & Campground
Hickory Bottoms Take Tick Ridge Rd 4 miles
Public Access E of Grand Chain, turn S on
From Perks, go east on Perks Lighthouse Ln; 618-634-9411
Rd. to Duckworth Lane, turn Boat ramp, lodge and
left. After approx 1 mile, this campground located on the
road turns into Mount Olive Rd. Ohio River Scenic Byway. Lodge
Follow to Bailey Rd., turn right includes rooms, restaurant, bar,
and follow road to parking area; store, and historical display of a
618-634-2231. 1704 French Tannery.
Highlights a 200-acre tract of
contiguous forest. The site has GRAND TOWER
received national recognition Kinkaid Lake
for its songbird populations and Devil’s Backbone Horse Camp
is a popular hunting and wildlife Brunkhorst Ave; 618-684-6192
Grand Tower City Park features water. There are bathrooms in Part of the Shawnee National
watching spot. Public facilities
2 acres fenced in for horses. the park. Forest, the park boasts picnic
include a hiking trail, shelter,
Several sites have electric and shelters, a gazebo and a pond.
outdoor privy and parking area.
Mississippi River Museum & The monument commemorates
Interpretive Center the site of the 3rd 1858 United
604 Main St; 618-565-2227 States Senatorial debate
Museum Director Capt. Jack between Abraham Lincoln and
Knupp, who served as a towboat incumbent Stephen Douglas.
captain for 44 years, oversees Follow the steps from town to
this musem housed in an 1892 the site and walk where Lincoln
building overlooking the levee walked. Free admission.
on Front Street. Exhibits include
steamboat models, buoys, a P.A.S.T. Heritage House
carbon arc searchlight, radar unit, 102 S Main St; 618-833-8745
deck equipment, gauges, rudder, pastonline.org
dishes, etc. Of special interest The house dates to about 1850
are artifacts salvaged from the and offers Lincoln-Douglas
Str. Golden Eagle, which sank at information and local history and
Grand Tower in 1947. Over 200 geneaology.
people from Grand Tower have
worked on the river and the Shawnee Hills EBike Rental
citizens value the importance of 200 W Market; 618-967-4918
preserving their river heritage. shawneehillsebike.com
Offering “Pedal Assist Power
JONESBORO eBikes”, each rental includes an
eBike, helmet, and an allotted
Kornthal Church amount of time and instruction.
Off Rt. 127 (2 miles south of
Jonesboro Sq); 618-833-8576 Trail of Tears State Forest
Constructed in 1860, this church Off Rt 127, 5 miles northwest of
is a replica of churches usually Jonesboro; 618-833-4910
native to Austria. The 12 stairs dnr.illinois.gov
to the pulpit represent the 12 5,114 acres of rugged terrain
apostles. Open by appt. Free offers picnic sites and trails for
admission. hiking and horseback riding. The
Trail of Tears commemorates the
Lincoln Memorial Picnic 1838-39 march of the Cherokee
Grounds & Lincoln-Douglas Indians from the Great Smokies
3rd Debate Statues area to Indian Territory, which is
Main St, north of Public Square; now Oklahoma. Free admission.
Rock climbing at Giant City State Park Camping: 6 tent, 2 RV sites.
618-833-8576
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