Lincoln Park

Located across from the Statehouse in Vandalia, the park features a life-size, bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln. This is a favorite spot for photos with the 16th president.

CITY: Vandalia

Vandalia State House

Step inside the Illinois’ oldest surviving State Capitol building. Vandalia was the fourth statehouse in Illinois, and is best known for the era when Abraham Lincoln served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of this restored landmark.

CITY: Vandalia

Historic National Road Scenic Byway

The National Road is called the "road that built the nation" because it was the first highway in American history. Today the National Road in Illinois covers 164 miles, from Marshall and the Wabash Valley, to East St. Louis and the Mississippi River.

CITY: Greenville

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

As a major stopping point for migrating ducks and geese, this 9,486-acre area offers excellent public waterfowl hunting opportunities.

CITY: Vandalia

Ballard Nature Center

Located just minutes outside of Effingham, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds, and creeks round out the outdoor experience. Activities at the Nature Center includes trail walks, kids' fishing, bird watching, picnics, and much more. An indoor activity center provides plenty for the whole family to do any time of year.

CITY: Altamont

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

22 species of fish are found in this lake, including bass, white crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow bass, bluegill, and carp. This 1,100-acre lake is surrounded by native oak and hickory forests. Picnicking, hiking, and limited hunting and trapping.

CITY: Coffeen

Ramsey Lake State Park

A one-mile walking trail winds through the park, and a 13-mile horse trail is located at the north end alongside a campground for horses.

CITY: Ramsey

Salem Country Club

This 18-hole course has lots of character, and is open to the public from 9am-12pm Monday through Friday. Golf carts are available.

CITY: Salem

Boulder Marina

The marina offers modern concrete docks, an air-conditioned lounge, private showers, dry dock, and winter storage.

CITY: Shattuc

Twin Oaks Golf Club

Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.

CITY: Greenville

Ramsey Lake Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1965.

CITY: Ramsey

Colonial Golf Course

This public 18-hole, par 70 course is open year round, with rental clubs and carts, plus a snack bar.

CITY: Sandoval

Indian Grove Campground

Overnight tent camping, overnight pull through spots and permanent camper sites. Call ahead -- space limited for overnight trailer sites.

CITY: Coffeen

Hideaway Campground

95 sites, electricity, water, sewer, showers, reservations.

CITY: Keyesport

Keyesport Lodging

Five cabins, cable TV, lake swimming and fishing.

CITY: Keyesport

Stephen A. Forbes State Park

Located among the rolling hills of Southwestern Illinois, this park has a beach and offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and other activities.

CITY: Kinmundy

Vandalia Golf & Country Club

Opened in 1916, this nine-hole course features 2,782 yards of golf from the longest tees, for a par of 35.

CITY: Vandalia

Marion County Fairgrounds

20 sites, big rigs welcome.

CITY: Salem

Archway Skydiving Center

Averaging over 10,000 skydives annually, more than 1,200 students make their first jump each year with high quality, USPA-rated instructors.

CITY: Vandalia

Timber Trails Camp Ground

150 sites, electricity, 100 sites with water, 50 sites with sewer, showers, reservations.

CITY: Mulberry Grove

Bail's Timberline Lake Camp Ground

140 sites, electricity, water, dump station, showers, reservations.

CITY: St. Elmo

Kampground Okaw Valley

52 sites, electricity, dump station, showers, reservations.

CITY: Brownstown