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Things to do in Southern Illinois
Are you looking for things to do in Southern Illinois? Whether you are visiting Bald Knob Cross, hiking the great outdoors, enjoying the wine trails, or squeezing in a few rounds of golf…Southern Illinois has a little something for everyone! It’s a perfect getaway for a group of friends, a family reunion, or even a …
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Fun Weekend Getaway in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is a great place for hiking, wine trails, fishing, golfing and more. It’s a perfect getaway for a group of friends, a family reunion, or even a solo trip. Havisham House makes for a great place to stay for groups from 1 – 12 who are looking for a fun weekend getaway in …
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Cache River
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/parks/pages/cacheriver.aspx https://youtu.be/wR4RlAh8YMI Cache River State Natural Area is situated in southernmost Illinois within a floodplain carved long ago by glacial floodwater of the Ohio River. When the Ohio River adopted its present course, it left the Cache River to meander across rich and vast wetlands. Among the outstanding natural features are massive cypress trees …
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Local Wineries & Breweries
All local wineries and breweries may not be listed on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, but they are still a must-drink destination near Alto Pass and our vacation rental. Take your weekend getaway and enjoy! Lincoln Heritage Winery (Cobden, IL) lincolnheritagewinery.com Big Muddy Brewing (Murphysboro, IL) bigmuddybrewing.com Scratch Brewing Company (Ava, IL) scratchbeer.com …
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
http://www.shawneewinetrail.com/ The Shawnee Hills is a federally recognized AVA in the midst of the Shawnee National Forest. Explore and experience the 11 unique wineries that make up the wine trail. Indulge in what our land has to offer and enjoy the beautiful scenery when you stay at our vacation rental, Havisham House. Alto Vineyards | …
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Bald Knob Cross
Among the foothills of the Ozark Mountain range that stretch into Union County and southern Illinois, rises a beacon, a monument of peace, faith, charity, and of hope. Towering above the landscape at over 111 feet, and visible for over 7,500 square miles, this is the Bald Knob Cross of Peace. Bald Knob Cross is …
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