Looking for something unique to southern Illinois? From a fantasy park to fruit orchards, visit these local favorites.
Bald Knob Cross
Built as place where people of all denominations could gather for worship, the cross at Bald Knob rises 111 feet above the surrounding hillside. The icon can be seen for miles throughout the region. Whether you are seeking a place for quiet contemplation or to have your motorcycle blessed, you won't want to miss this unique site.
Alto Pass, IL Website
Bigfoot Selfie!
If you hike the Garden of the Gods trail, you can't pass up the opportunity to take a selfie with Bigfoot as you exit the park. Directly south of Garden of the Gods park on the corner of Garden of the Gods and Karbers Ridge roads just outside of Herod, Illinois. Website
Bollinger Mill and Covered Bridge
Historic and beautiful Civil War era mill and covered bridge, a short distance from Cape Girardeau, MO.
Bollinger Mill and Covered Bridge
113 Bollinger Mill Rd,
Burfordville, MO 63739
Phone: (573) 243-4591 Website
Castle Park
A really cool park, especially for kids and young adults, and absolutely free! Built on the theme of Dungeons and Dragons, and located between Carbondale and Giant City, this park is completely unique to southern Illinois.
101 Homewood Dr,
Carbondale, IL 62902 Website
Chocolate Factory
The name says it all! A must visit when returning from Garden of the Gods.
990 IL-146,
Golconda, IL 62938
Phone: (618) 949-3829 Website
DarnHotPeppers
Delicious recipes all made from peppers.
Rancho Bella Vista
220 SouthFront St, Cobden, IL. 62920
Phone: (618) 893-1443 Website
Flamm Orchard
Delicious peaches and apples
8760 Old Highway 51 North
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4241
Website
Jus10's Frozen Yogurt
Hungry for a light snack to top you off? Try Jus10's (Justin's) Frozen Yogurt just a short walk from the inn.
334 S Main St
Anna, IL 62906
Phone: (618) 833-1368 Website
Kornthal Church
Historic 1860 Lutheran Church
2 Kornthal Church Rd,
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Phone: (618) 833-8745 Website
Lincoln-Douglas 3rd Debate Site,
Park and information area dedicated to the site of the historic debate.
521 N. Main
Jonesboro, IL 62952 US
Phone: 618-833-8576
Additional information at:
https://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/content/lincoln-douglas-3rd-debate-site-jonesboro/msp50023a81d6d31524c Website
P.A.S.T. Historic Society
Tour the historic 1847 P.A.S.T. Heritage House.
1:30-3:30 each Sunday June 15th through Oct. 26th.
No charge, but donations appreciated. Research may also be done on local history or genealogy.
102 S. Main St.,
Jonesboro, IL.
Phone: 618-833-8745 or 618-833-3228 Website
Rendleman Orchards
Delicious peaches and apples
9680 IL-127,
Alto Pass, IL 62905
Phone: (618) 893-2771
Website
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
St. Anne's was built in 1886 and has recently been restored by the P.A.S.T. organization. This quaint stone church with beautiful arches and wood floors and ceilings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
507 S Main St
Anna, Illinois 62906
Phone: (618) 833-9441 Website
Stinson Memorial Public Library
The library was designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1913 and constructed in 1913–14. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1978
409 S. Main Street
Anna, IL. 62906
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