17th Street Bar & Grill

Award-winning BBQ. Family style dine-in and carry out. "Best Ribs in the U.S." by Bon Appétit Magazine and featured on the Food Network show, Bon Appétit Picks the Best.

CITY: Marion

20's Hideout Steakhouse and Bar

The 20’s Hideout Restaurant serves up the best steaks, seafood and live entertainment in roaring 20’s fashion. We have the largest wine cellar south of Chicago with over 1,900 international and domestic bottles on hand sure to satisfy the pickiest of palates.

CITY: Marion

710 Bookstore

Near campus, offering textbooks, schools supplies, art and drafting supplies, SIU apparel, calculators. and computer software.

CITY: Carbondale

9th Street Grill

Located in Historic Downtown Mt. Vernon (an Illinois Main Street Community), 9th Street Grill brings cosmopolitan flare and flavor to a hometown atmosphere.

CITY: Mount Vernon

A.E.C. Outfitters

Is a place to deer hunt. There is archery Deer Hunting on 2000 acres of land.

CITY: Marion

Agave

Great Mexican restaurant with authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Alongi's-DuQuoin

Family restaurant, owned and operated by the Alongi family since 1933. Order pasta, pizza, steak or seafood.

CITY: Du Quoin

AMC Showplace 8

Movie Theatre with 8 theatres featuring special ticket pricing and traditional movie theatre concessions.

CITY: Mount Vernon

America's Best Inn

America's Best Inn is a part of a national chain specializing in easy, comfortable and affordable hotels. This hotel is conveniently located just off I-57/64 and includes free breakfast. Pets ok.

CITY: Mount Vernon

America's Best Inn & Suites - Marion

50 rooms & 3 Jacuzzi suites. Offers free parking and accommodations such as complimentary continental breakfast and broadband internet. Some in-room amenities include hair dryer, microwave and refrigerator.

CITY: Marion

America's Best Value Inn

Located in the heart of Carbondale. Minutes away from Southern Illinois University Campus, Carbondale City Hall/Civic Center, John A. Logan College, shopping and restaurants. 10 minutes from the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.

CITY: Carbondale

America's Best Value Inn

Motel with 90 rooms. Easy on/easy off access to I-57, exit 54A offers: Indoor pool, exercise room and many more amenities.

CITY: Marion

America's Best Value Inn

Conveniently and centrally located the Americas Best Value Inn proves to be a great starting point for those visiting historic Mt. Vernon. Our property is a four story, exterior corridor facility with spacious guestrooms.

CITY: Mount Vernon

America's Best Value Inn

Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of West Frankfort, Illinois located just off I-57 at Exit 65. We offer you a clean and friendly environment for your stay in West Frankfort.

CITY: West Frankfort

Americas Best Value Inn - West Frankfort

The inn is located right on Factory Outlet Blvd. It is close to many attractions, shopping destinations, and restaurants. Complimentary wireless hi-speed Internet access is available for all guests. They offer large suites and rooms with one or two beds.There are rooms furnished for handicap access also available and some rooms have exterior access. Just walking distance from the Factory Outlet Mall.

CITY: West Frankfort

Andresen's Cafe

Family oriented. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, specials every night.

CITY: Johnston City

Applebee's - Marion

Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.

CITY: Marion

Applebee's - Mt. Vernon

Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Arnett's Country Store

Come to the country and enjoy furniture, accessories and primitives from a piece of the past. This quaint store also offers seasonal decorations and gift ideas.

CITY: West Frankfort

Arrow Head Lake Camp Ground

This campground with a cabin has 26 rooms. There is camping anytime. Some facility amenities include free parking, laundry services, pets allowed, park, and a 2.25 mile walking trail.

CITY: Johnston City

Arrowhead Lake

Located on the northeast corner of Johnston City, this 35-acre lake includes a paved boat ramp for fishing, walking path, and campground. Only electric motors and canoes are permitted. You will find largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, and channel catfish in this small reservoir.

CITY: Johnston City

Arturo's

Authentic Mexican style restaurant. Arturo's serves fresh, handmade, authentic Mexican fare in a convenient location between Marion and Carbondale. Choose from Arturo's extensive menu and bar for dinner or visit during lunch for the famous Mexican Buffet and enjoy your selection in our beautiful dining room and bar.

CITY: Carterville

Back Door Lounge

Bar and lounge. We have a DJ and music every other Friday. Come out and see us.

CITY: Hurst

Backyard Burgers

Family oriented, dine in or carry out. They have a drive thru for convenience. Hamburgers are made from scratch.

CITY: Marion

Bandy's Pumpkin Patch

This fun fall destination (open Oct. 1-30) features mazes, inflatable games and face painting for the little ones, and hayrides. Grab a snack from the concession stand (try the sweet rock candy) before heading home with the perfect pumpkin.

CITY: Johnston City

Barton House B&B

A brand new in a "fancy farm setting", offering soothing decor & pampering So IL style. 3 special gardens – butterfly (featuring a stunning bronze butterfly seating area), heirloom plantings, & seasonal. Close to SIU, shopping, & many area attractions.

CITY: Carbondale

Bennie's Italian Restaurant

Small Italian restaurant with delicious authentic cooking. Made fresh everyday and homemade. Family oriented, dine in or take out.

CITY: Marion

Benton Country Club

This semi-private, nine-hole course features a historic three-story clubhouse, surrounded by Lake Moses. Host of the annual Benton Gold Cup, the course also features a well-stocked pro shop, driving range, rental clubs and carts, and a golf pro on site.

CITY: Benton

Benton KOA Campground

Full-service campground with pool, pavilion, grocery shop, RV supplies and laundry available. Modem hookups. Shopping, golf, Rend Lake water activities (1½ mi.), 20 shaded tent sites.

CITY: Benton

Benton Square Antique Mall

Come see many unusual items, some you don't see every day -- and our prices are very fair. We always tell the customer go check the rest, come back to the best!

CITY: Benton

Best Holiday Trav-L-Park-Benton

A private, family-oriented RV campground with 120 sites from tents to huge recreational vehicles. Peaceful, wooded setting close to all the activities at Rend Lake.

CITY: Whittington

Best Western Saluki Inn

Built in 1998, nice decor, close to Giant City State Park. Located within walking distance to shopping, the University Mall and restaurants.

CITY: Carbondale

Best Western- Marion Hotel

Best Western- Marion Hotel is conveniently located on I-57 at Exit 53, and is a short walk from Cracker Barrel and Twenties Hideout Restaurants. This hotel has 78 rooms. Some facility amenities include free parking, an indoor pool, laundry services, a business center, an on-site fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.

CITY: Marion

Bob Evans - Mt. Vernon

Country cooking.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Boondock's Seafood Co.

Known for its delicious dishes and vibrant atmosphere, Boondock's is Carbondale's first seafood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Their menu encompasses a wide range of foods, all prepared with the freshest ingredients, and the bar offers a selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, including several craft brews.

CITY: Carbondale

Brehm Memorial Library

An extensive collection of genealogical materials offers visitors an opportunity to research local Mt. Vernon history.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Bugsy's Chicago Dog

Bugsy's is Mt. Vernon's only authentic Chicago-style food! Menu includes real Chicago-style dogs, as well as a Greek menu, and much much more!

CITY: Mount Vernon

Burger Nook

Family dining. Carry out or dine in. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and everything else.

CITY: Herrin

Burns Goose Club

Located 1.7 miles west of Illinois Route 148 on Grassy Road just south of the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl and deer hunting on 960 acres. Guides available. One of the top three harvest clubs in the southern Illinois quota zone.

CITY: Carbondale

Burton's Cafe

This little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking and sinful white pie, heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Family-owned business for 59 years. Famous for white and about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily. Plate lunches, ham & beans. Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.

CITY: Whittington

Cabin by the Pond

Provides you with rustic luxury for your well deserved vacation, romantic weekend getaway or business retreat in Southern Illinois. All the luxuries of home – leave your cares & worries behind you while you relax in Carbondale. Cabin one has 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps up to 4 couples in private rooms (2 futons are also available.) - 10 person normal occupancy can accommodate more. Cabin 2 sleeps 4, Cabin 3 sleeps 2 or 4. Private beach area, pond area, swimming, fishing, canoes & much more.

CITY: Carbondale

Cabin on the Hill

If you are looking for a peaceful and private retreat look no further than Cabin on the Hill. We're nestled on a wooded hill, south of Carbondale, close to many wonderful and picturesque places to explore. You can enjoy hiking, boating, horseback riding, wine festivals and much more. The cabins are beautifully decorated in an old-fashioned cabin style – like stepping back into time, yet they have all of the comforts of today's living. Premier Luxury Cabin sleeps 10, Cabins 1&2 sleeps 6. The Little Red Barn sleeps 6. Winter Special - if a guest rents two week nights during the months of January or February 2012, they will get the the third week night free.

CITY: Carbondale

Cannon Park

Picnic shelter, playgrounds, and a lake for visitors to enjoy fishing.

CITY: Carterville

Carbondale Cycle Shop

Since 1971, Carbondale's largest dealer of bicycles, apparel, parts and repairs on all makes.

CITY: Carbondale

Carbondale Train Museum

Built in 1903 by the Illinois Central Railroad, the Old Railroad Passenger Depot has since been restored and now serves as home to the Carbondale Train Museum. Filled with information, artifacts and souveniers, the museum contains significant facts relating to Carbondale's history. Ring the bell of an original train car from the Illinois Central Railroad, which still sits on the track!

CITY: Carbondale

Cedar Lake

Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.

CITY: Carbondale

Cedar Lake Trail

A 10-mile trail on the west side of Cedar Lake from north to south. Encircles Little Cedar Lake.

CITY: Carbondale

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum

Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Chevie's Lounge

Lounge and bar. This location has a jukebox. It is a great spot to get great Italian beef and ham and cheese sandwiches . We also have lots of other snacks. We serve up some of the areas' finest cocktails. Offers daily drink specials.

CITY: Herrin

Chili's Grill & Bar - Mt. Vernon

Mexican food.

CITY: Mount Vernon

China Pagoda

Chinese Buffet 7 days a week, featuring the best Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Cuisine in the area. we also offer carry out, buffet to go, lunch specials, and a seafood buffet on Friday & Saturday. Located on the beautiful Benton Square.

CITY: Benton

China Wok Restaurant

Family style dining, to dine in or carry out.

CITY: Marion

Chucks Bar BQ

Established 1952. Best full breakfast for $3.99.

CITY: Herrin

Comfort Inn

Guests of the Comfort Inn hotel are invited to enjoy the indoor heated pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art fitness room. Includes: free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper and coffee, fresh-baked cookies and popcorn in the evening. Your Morning Breakfast is full of hot and delicious options, making breakfast at the Comfort Inn the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! All well-appointed guest rooms at this Marion, IL hotel offer high-definition cable television, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Some rooms feature kitchen facilities, a desk and sofa sleeper.

CITY: Marion

Comfort Inn & Suites

Whether you need accommodations for a business trip or are looking for warm and inviting lodging during a vacation, our new facility is a great place to stay. Relax in our spacious guest rooms that have features like a flat-screen television with cable, in addition to many other amenities. Ask about our rooms that have sofa sleepers and hot tubs. Connecting rooms can be requested. There is also an onsite coin-operated laundry facility.

CITY: Carbondale

Comfort Suites

Hotel/motel that has 64 rooms and offers facility amenities such as a business center, free parking, indoor pool, on-site fitness center, laundry services, suites, and complimentary continental breakfast.

CITY: Marion

Comfort Suites - Mt. Vernon

Conveniently located near I-64/I-57 Interchange with 24-hour indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, and business center

CITY: Mount Vernon

Country Cupboard Restaurant

Family style, dine in, carry out. Home cooked meals, pies made from scratch.

CITY: Carterville

Country Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites is a hotel that has 69 rooms. Some of the facility amenities include a business center, free parking, an indoor pool, an on-site fitness center, laundry services, pets allowed, hot tub/jacuzzi, and complimentary deluxe breakfast.

CITY: Marion

Country Kitchen Hunting Club

Waterfowl hunting, goose and ducks. Guides available.

CITY: Marion

Country Settings Bed & Breakfast

This small town get away is perfect for your need to just get away and relax or to spend time with that special someone. Relax in the jetted tub or gaze at the stars on the spacious patio. Maybe enjoy a walk down the peaceful lane and let the sound of the country take you in.

CITY: Du Quoin

Court Street Antiques

Located in one of the city's oldest structures. Vendors of great variety: Hand-painted furniture, array of clocks, Fenton Collection, vintage kitchenware and much more. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

CITY: Marion

Cozy Inn

78 rooms located near I-57 on frontage road. Free coffee in the morning. Special parking lot for trucks.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Crab Orchard Golf Club

Located between Marion and Carbondale, this 18-hole, semi-private par 70 course features lush zoysia fairways and a practice area with target greens. Crab Orchard made Golf Digest's 2008/09 "Best Places to Play" list.

CITY: Carterville

Crab Orchard Golf Course/Club House Kitchen

Club kitchen has family dine in area, and orders can be called in for take out. Breakfast on weekends and holidays only. Friday night buffet.

CITY: Carterville

Crab Orchard Lake

Campground, fishing, boating, beach, picnic areas, country store, fishing tournaments.

CITY: Marion

Crab Orchard Lake & Campground

6900-acre lake, popular lake for fishing. Campground offers RVs, motor homes, tents, hot showers, flush toilets and a country store.

CITY: Carbondale

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

A wildlife refuge covering approximately 43,500 acres of forest, wetlands, and grasslands. Hunting, fishing & boating available.

CITY: Marion

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center

Wilderness area, wildlife viewing, walking trails, special events, gift shop, campgrounds, fishing, boating, sailing, fishing tournaments; must get a "user pass" at Visitors Center for these lakes.

CITY: Marion

Cracker Barrel

Old country store and restaurant.

CITY: Marion

Cracker Barrel - Mt. Vernon

Our menu features everything you love about country cooking, plus a few items that might just surprise you.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Cranberry Merchant

Country gifts and decor

CITY: Carterville

Days Inn - Benton

Quality rooms with competitive prices located off I-57. Close to all the activities at rend lake with restaurant and lounge on premises.

CITY: Benton

Days Inn, Mt. Vernon

Located near I-57 & I64

CITY: Mount Vernon

Depot Veteran's Museum

This restored railroad depot houses memorabilia from all wars. Outside is a Southern Illinois Miners Memorial dedicated to coal miners of the region.

CITY: West Frankfort

Desperados

Food and bar. Offers drink specials daily and has bands on the weekends.

CITY: Marion

Devil's Kitchen Cabins

2 cabins. Premier outdoor lodging deep in the woods of southern Illinois. It is perfect for a romantic getaway, vacation, or just a place to relax for peace and quiet.

CITY: Carbondale

Devil's Kitchen Campground and Marina

This 810 acre lake is part of the Crab Orchard Refuge and is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Also provides largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, and carp. Boat ramps available.

CITY: Carbondale

Devil's Kitchen Lake

With a maximum depth of 90 feet and a 24-mile shoreline, this fishing lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, bass, sunfish, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boats have a 10-horsepower limit.

CITY: Carterville

Doughboy Statue

The Doughboy statue was commissioned to honor the men who served in WWI, and is one of 90 that exists in the United States.

CITY: Herrin

Downtown Mt. Vernon (The District)

Visit Downtown Mt. Vernon for a variety of shops, including a kitchen store, photography studio, musical instruments, clothing, fine jewelry, scrapbooking supplies, and gifts.

CITY: Mount Vernon

Drury Inn

Hotel with 131 rooms Some facility amenities include a business center, free parking, an indoor pool, on-site fitness center, a hot tub, on site-bar, banquet facilities/rooms, and complimentary continental breakfast.

CITY: Marion

Drury Lane Llamas

Established in 1990, Drury Lane Llamas is located in the hills of Southern Illinois, at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest, and features a herd a furry friends.

CITY: Carbondale

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds

The DuQuoin State Fairgrounds are located in the heart of Southern Illinois. A State owned facility, hosts several major events each year, including the annual DuQuoin State Fair. Grounds are open to the public year round.

CITY: Du Quoin

Eastgate Shopping Center

A variety of stores, including Computer Warehouse, The Bookworm, Headliners Hairstyling, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Furniture.

CITY: Carbondale

Econo Lodge

It is conveniently located along interstate I 57, just six miles from the Crab Orchard Lake and Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Offers free breakfast, free wireless internet, free local and long distant calls, free 24 hour coffee in the lobby, exercise room, sauna, and hot tub, and indoor heated pool.

CITY: Marion

EconoLodge

Remodel and Renovations in 2000, convenient location in the heart of the city. Close to the SIU-C campus.

CITY: Carbondale