Why fly to Napa when you can drive to Illinois wine country? The vineyards here have eagerly greeted couples and friends for years. Taste your way down the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail or visit one of the hidden gems nestled in the countryside, many of which host special events throughout the summer. Then take in the scenery with a hike through Garden of the Gods or go horseback riding in Giant City State Park.
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Go scuba diving in this spring-fed quarry, which reaches depths of 120 feet, and see the actual Boeing 727 airplane used in the movie U.S. Marshals, which was filmed in the area.
Built in Alto Pass in the 1960s with donations from around the world, this 111-foot tall symbol of peace stands atop Bald Knob Mountain in the Shawnee National Forest. It’s an especially breathtaking sight when illuminated at night.
