Southern Illinois is home to some of
the nation's finest forests, parks and recreation. We have the
Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park, Garden of the Gods,
Bald Knob Cross, Cache River Wetlands, Trail of Tears, Wine Trails and
more. Come relax in the
country atmosphere and experience the wildlife right outside your
window.
We are just 45 minutes
away from the Hurrah's Riverboat Casino in Metropolis, Illinois.
The Area offers hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing, music, wine
tasting, antiques, shopping, dining, tours and much more. It's all
close by and waiting for you.
Local Vineyards and Wineries
Alto Vineyards
Bella Terra Winery
Blue Sky Vineyards
Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery
Hedman Orchard & Vineyard
Inheritance Valley
Kite Hill Vineyard
Owl Creek Winery
& Vineyard
Pomona Winery
Rustle Hill
Winery
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
StarView
Vineyards
Von JaKobs
Tourism Guides and Events
Southern
Illinois Tourism Bureau
Union County
Chamber Of Commerce
Illinois Department of
Natural Resources
Carbondale Now
Union County Conservation Area
Cache River Basin
Southern Illinois Tourism
Cycling

Tunnel Hill Bike Trail
Tunnel Hill State Trail
American Trails
Mississippi River Trail
Baseball

Southern Illinois Miners
Frontier League
Golf
Southern Illinois Golf Trail
Rock Climbing
Vertical Heartland Rock Climbing School
Orchards
and Farms
Rendleman Orchards
Flamm Orchards
Hedman Orchard & Vineyard
Darn Hot Peppers
Parks
Giant City State Park
Illinois State Parks and other Natural Areas
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Others
The Egyptian Revival Day Spa & Wellness Center
Mermet Springs - Scuba Diving
General John A. Logan Museum
World Shooting and Recreational Complex,
Sparta, IL
World Shooting and Recreational Complex,
Sparta, IL - II