Illinois Caverns

There are formations of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and more. An underground stream flows through the cave bed, and the temperature is a relatively constant 58 degrees.

CITY: Waterloo

Popeye Statue

This monument honors Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of beloved cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man. The Popeye statue stands proudly next to the Chester Bridge.

CITY: Chester

Fults Hill Prairie State Nature Preserve

The preserve consists of nearly 1,000 acres of both upland prairie and lowland wetland marshes. A variety of plants and animals can be found in the preserve, some common, and some cannot be found anywhere else in the state.

CITY: Prairie du Rocher

Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park

Located in Red Bud, these parks feature picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment. Both are great places to take the kids.

CITY: Red Bud

Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area

Hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Hunting for upland game, fur-bearers and deer is encouraged on its 2,265 scenic acres that overlook the Mississippi River.

CITY: Chester

Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area

One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.

CITY: Baldwin

Acorns Golf Links

Acorns Golf Links is located in Waterloo, Illinois featuring 6,701 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.3 and it has a slope rating of 125. You will not find subdivision golf at Acorns; just nature, beautiful scenery, challenging design, and you. Making Acorns the premier public course to test your game, have fun with good friends, or to get away from your daily hussle and bussle. Acorns features zoysia fairways, five tee boxes; matching every level of golf and large bent grass greens. Designed by William Ebeler, the Acorns golf course opened in 1997.

CITY: Waterloo

Annbriar Golf Course

Ranked seventh-best golf course in the state of Illinois, Annbriar is an 18-hole, par 72 course. Photo Credit-Annibriar-Golf-Course

CITY: Waterloo

St. Genevieve Modoc Ferry

Ride the ferry across the Mighty Mississippi the next time you visit historic St. Genevieve and Randolph County. The ferry travels between St. Genevieve, Missouri and Modoc Illinois, and holds approximately nine vehicles.

CITY: Modoc

White Oak Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1954.

CITY: Marissa

Kaskaskia River Marina

The marina on the Kaskaskia River is the site of drag boat races in September. Next to the marina, enjoy batting cages, ball fields, and roller hockey in the park.

CITY: New Athens

Kaskaskia River Marina Campground

100 sites, recreation building, cable TV, swimming, fishing, tent camping, handicap access.

CITY: New Athens

Baldwin Lake

Located within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin Lake boasts excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping, and picnic facilities are nearby.

CITY: Baldwin

Krause Elk Farm

Tour this farm where the elk roam on 55 acres of the 600-acre spread.

CITY: Evansville

Sparta Country Club

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1910.

CITY: Sparta

Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area

Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.

CITY: Baldwin

North County Country Club

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1971.

CITY: Red Bud

The Ridge Golf & Country Club

This 18-hole golf course was designed by Don Horell.

CITY: Waterloo

World Shooting & Recreational Complex

Largest shooting facility of its kind in the U.S. Find more than 100 trap fields on a 3-mile line parallel by 5,000 parking spaces. Over 20 fields for skeet also. 3-D archery range, rifle and pistol ranges, 1,000 campsites, events center building & more.

CITY: Sparta

Marissa Recreation Area

Two lakes, a nine-hole golf course, a camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters, are features of this great park.

CITY: Marissa

Randolph County State Recreational Area

96 sites, electricity available, dump station.

CITY: Chester

Southwestern Lakes Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1967.

CITY: Percy

Randolph County Conservation Area

Amid rolling hills and abundant game cover, this area is a hunter's paradise offering quail, deer (archery only), squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting. Bass and channel catfish are found in its 69-acre lake. Equestrian trails, picnicking, and camping.

CITY: Chester

Lake Campalot

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

CITY: Percy

Chester Country Club

Golf the par 9 course at this country club.

CITY: Chester

Steeleville City Park

The focal point of this park is a monument dedicated to fallen soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

CITY: Steeleville