2013 Travel Guide
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Pepper Fest
Celebrate the pepper harvest from 11am to 5pm, A favorite gathering for all chile heads and hot pepper fans. Walk the pepper field and see many varieties of hot peppers in bloom, meet the vendors and see who makes the best hot/spicy food, visit the Pepper Farm Store and select your favorite salsa, jellies, spices and pepper products, relax, visit with friends, enjoy great local music and soak in great southern Illinois pepper heat. 618-893-1443. www.darnhotpeppers.com
CITY: Cobden
Baldwin Piano and Organ Center
Baldwin Piano & Organ Center, the Midwest’s regional dealer for fine pianos, organs, and keyboard instruments. Baldwin carries instruments from brands of great distinction and quality; pianos from Baldwin, Seiler, Wm. Knabe, Pramberger, and Ritmüller, digital pianos and home organs from Roland, and digital classical organs from Rodgers and Viscount.
CITY: Herrin
Asbury's Antiques and Jewelry
Antique store specializing in antique and custom made jewelry. Large collection of Hummel figurines.
CITY: Herrin
2 - 3
Christmas Craft and Wine Fair
The Pavilion of the City of Marion holds the Annual Christmas Craft and Wine Fair to showcase the homemade area crafts and local wines. This 2 day event brings crafters together with wine tasting in a wonderful event for the Christmas season. Sales from Local Wineries will be available. We have a variety of unique crafters to find that perfect gift. There will be door prizes, giveaways, Christmas music and more. You may even catch a glimpse of Santa or Mrs. Claus if you attend.
CITY: Marion
20
Easter Sunrise Service
Annual Easter Sunrise Service held at the 111 foot Bald Knob Cross, music & refreshments.
CITY: Alto Pass
9 - 10
John A Logan College Autumn Fest
This annual event features over 100 original arts and crafts, great food and music, children's activities, free admission, and free parking. For more information call 1-800-851-4720.
CITY: Carterville
26 - 29
Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant
The Miss Illinois Scholarship Association is a duly-accredited state preliminary scholarship association in the Miss America Organization - the world’s largest provider of scholarship and cash assistance to young women. For four nights the Marion Cultural and Civic Center will host preliminaries, Outstanding Teen and Pre-Teen pageants, and overall finals.
CITY: Marion
Thai Taste
Vibrant, trendy and absolutely delicious are just three ways to describe Carbondale's premiere Thai restaurant. High ceilings, inviting windows and contemporary decor make the restaurant ravishing. Featuring an all-encompassing menu that includes both traditional and unique dishes, all offered at various levels of spiciness, Thai Taste has something for everyone.
CITY: Carbondale
20 - 21
Great Egyptian Omnium Bicycle Race
The Great Egyptian Omnium is a bicycle race that promotes the region of “Egypt” or Southern Illinois to the rest of the cycling world and encourages visitors to one of the best biking destinations in the Midwest. Our region is like none other, with hills and bluffs that will make a challenging course filled with natural beauty.
CITY: Carterville
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Christmas in the Village
Spend the day in downtown Cobden, where you can enjoy fresh-roasted nuts while listening to strolling Victorian carolers and madrigal players, take an old-fashioned horse-drawn surrey or wagon ride around the village, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Feed Store, where handcrafted wreaths and gingerbread houses will be on display.
CITY: Cobden
Lineman's Lounge
Bar and lounge that features bands on selected nights. Ask about our drink specials. Has 2 pool tables and a jukebox.
CITY: Johnston City
John Brown's
Big city feel in a small town bar! We currently offer over 100 beers and, are very honered to have a beer brewed for us by The Schlafly Brewing Co......it's a big deal! Original music from all around the midwest every Friday sets us apart from the crowd!
CITY: Marion
Chevie's Lounge
Lounge and bar. This location has a jukebox, open mic nights, and live entertainment. Offers daily drink specials.
CITY: Herrin
Just One More Bar and Grill
Bar and grill with good food, music, pool tables, drink specials, and a jukebox. Occasionally has bands on the weekends.
CITY: Marion
Sergio's Mexican Restaurant
Family oriented, authentic Mexican cuisine, full bar separate from dining area. All food items are home made, using all natural ingredients and Mexican spices.
CITY: Herrin
Global Gourmet
Global Gourmet is often described as a hospitable slice of the world nestled in downtown Carbondale. An eclectic and soothing atmosphere with a diverse menu that changes every day are just two attributes that make this restaurant so popular. The dining room serves ethnic inspired dishes, the bar is a casual imbibing spot, and the patio is a relaxing oasis.
CITY: Carbondale
Nesler's Polar Whip
Family owned for 75 years. We offer good cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and fries at an affordable price.
CITY: Energy
Herrin Civic Center
The Herrin Civic Center is a multipurpose facility with conference areas, a galleria that seats 350 and an auditorium that seats 341. The Civic Center is host to all types of performances on a regular basis and can be rented for small meetings, stage performances and social events such as wedding receptions, reunions, etc. Many nationally known entertainers perform for the Patron of the Arts Series and for special appearances.
CITY: Herrin
The Varsity Center for the Arts
What started as a single-screen movie house in 1940 has become a power house for live music and community theater. This gorgeous theater is one of the greatest components to Carbondale's thriving art & culture scene, as it serves as home to the Jackson County Stage Company, which presents several plays during the year, and hosts the weekly Friday Night Film series. The Varsity serves as a venue for live entertainment during the Carbondale Rocks Revival, an annual city-wide music festival in addition to accommodating local and regional musicians during the year to bring the city exceptional entertainment.
CITY: Carbondale
Burger Nook
Family dining. Carry out or dine in. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and much more.
CITY: Herrin
Andresen's Cafe
Family oriented restaurant. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials every night. Historical building dating back to 1927.
CITY: Johnston City
Woodlawn Cemetery
The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. More than 60 graves of Civil War soldiers are found here.
CITY: Carbondale
Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
This family-owned and operated restaurant has been successfully serving delicious Italian cuisine in Carbondale's downtown for more than 20 years. Known for both thin and thick crust, there's no question that "Pag's" has set the standard high for "Carbondale Style" pizza!
CITY: Carbondale
5 - 8
Carbondale Rocks Revival
Musicians from all over the country come together for a weekend concert series spanning over 30 Carbondale venues. Whether you're into bluegrass, blues, country or hard rock, you're certain to find a concert to enjoy.
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
Micheals
Family restaurant serving Italian, American, sandwiches and seafood. Buffet available. Hours-Mon 11am-10pm Tues-Fri 11am-10pm Sat 4pm-10pm
CITY: Johnston City
McAlister's Deli
Offers catering; menu filled with over 100 different items; sandwiches, spuds, salads, soups, and sweets.
CITY: Marion
Mackie's Pizza
Mackie's is family owned and operated. Most known for our thin crust pizza. Feel free to stop in sometime. We know that you will come back for more.
CITY: Marion
John John's BBQ & Catering
Visit our family restaurant in Colp, Illinois, for quality catering services and delicious barbeque.
CITY: Colp
Southern Illinois University McLeod Theatre
See an affordably priced play at this 500-seat theater that's the home base for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Theatre.
CITY: Carbondale
Grumpy's Smokehouse
Grumpy's Smokehouse BBQ started out with a love for BBQ and cooking which led to the creation of a successful catering business and a restaurant which opened in August 2010.
CITY: Carterville
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Family experience, to dine in or carry out. Casual dining. All Authentic Mexican cuisine.
CITY: Marion
Fat Jack's Bar & Grill
Bar and grill. There are dart tournaments every Friday and karoake on Saturdays.
CITY: Hurst
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Alto Wine Fest - Dawg Daze of Summer
What’s summer in Southern Illinois without festivities! Join Alto Vineyards in celebrating the summer with music from Whistle Pigs, Bone Dry River Band and the Rural Kings. Local art and wines; along with food, games, great friends and family-fun! From noon to 6pm
CITY: Alto Pass
Harbaugh's Cafe'
Known for its bottomless coffee, mouth-watering foods, and welcoming atmosphere, Harbaugh's Cafe' is one of Carbondale's most popular breakfast joints. While the menu includes unique dishes such as ranch potatoes, it encompasses all of the classic breakfast dishes too. Salads and sandwiches are also available after 11 a.m. If you're in a rush, no sweat! Harbaugh's will have you in-and-out faster than you can say "ranch potatoes"!
CITY: Carbondale
Alongi's-DuQuoin
Family restaurant, owned and operated by the Alongi family since 1933. Order pasta, pizza, steak or seafood.
CITY: Du Quoin
28 - 30
Street Machine Nationals
The grounds will swell with beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods and street trucks from across nation. Plus, witness the tuned-up Performance Marketplace for the latest aftermarket parts, burnout competition, dyno challenge, meet the editors of Car Craft, Miss Street Machine contest and more.
CITY: Du Quoin
Girolamo Pizza
Family style dining, carry out, and delivery. Gourmet pizza, pasta, soups, salads and desserts. Also offers a lunch buffet. Kids under five eat buffet free. Age 5-12 eat for $4.99. Open Monday 11am-1:30pm and reopen at 4. Open Thurs 11am-8:30pm. Open Friday 11am-9:30pm and Saturday 4pm-9:30pm. Closed on Sundays.
CITY: Herrin
Madison St. Emporium
Featuring diversity from the ordinary to the unusual, this store has antiques, collectibles, gifts, household goods, coins, knives, jewelry, tools, dishes, dolls, authentic native American crafts, books, and paintings, & sculpture from local artists.
CITY: Marion
Triple E Bar B-Q
Family dine or carry out. Serves mouth watering BBQ with a mild or hot BBQ sauce. Also sell BBQ chicken. Breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Marion
Feb 2
Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show
A weekend long event sponsored by the Youth Outdoor Education Foundation and the Williamson County Tourism Bureau. The show features boats, trailers, trucks, ATVs, fishing tackle, live entertainment and more. Admission and parking is free. Great fun for all ages.
CITY: Marion
Riverside Park Band Shell
Riverside Park Band Shell, built in 1938 by the WPA, is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The scenic location accommodates up to 15,000 visitors for concerts and special events.
CITY: Murphysboro
Country Cupboard Restaurant
Family style, dine in, carry out. Home cooked meals, pies made from scratch.
CITY: Carterville
San's Chinese Restaurant
Family dining, dine in or carryout. Buffet everyday and always different.
CITY: Carterville
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
The Old Home Place Restaurant
Famous for generous portions and smoked items such as ribs, ham, and pulled pork. Other specialties include fried fish, mouth-watering steaks, fried chicken on Sundays, and excellent value with our daily specials! Looking for healthy alternatives? Try fresh salads, lemon pepper tilapia, or marinated, grilled chicken strips. The children's menu provides several options for children ages 12 and under. Be sure to try one of our unique appetizers, such as Barbeque Nachos, Fried Green Beans, or Fried Pickles.
CITY: Goreville
Teddy's Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar and grill with good food, pool tables, music, and a jukebox. Located right in town in Herrin.
CITY: Herrin
O' Charley's - Marion
Family casual dining, dine in or carry out. Melt in your mouth rib eye steaks. See website for other locations throughout the state.
CITY: Marion
Sao Asian Bistro
Ranked one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the entire country. The Bistro's upscale atmosphere provides an ideal setting for business meetings or dinner with family and friends. Check out our website to see our menu and make reservations online.
CITY: Marion
Wok N Roll
Family dining, buffet everyday. Dine in or carry out. Serves American and Chinese cuisine.
CITY: Marion
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Marion
Get free high speed internet access at this Fairfield Inn. We are always ready to exceed expectations, while offering a room at a great price. Offers indoor pool and whirlpool, 24 hour fax and copy service, free local calls, continental breakfast, and free on site parking.
CITY: Marion
Marion Antique Mall
Antiques and collectibles 10,000 square feet of antique and collectible stuff. New owners, reorganized, remodeled, & lighting improvements give the shop a new face. It is worth a few minutes of your time to browse through the shop and discover your past.
CITY: Marion
Marion Airport Inn and Suites
Located right by the Williamson County Airport. Offers amenities such as continental breakfast, high speed WI-FI internet, hot tub and jacuzzi suites, and free parking.
CITY: Marion
The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum
Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items includes campaign memorabilia, photos and documents from former presidents and dignitaries, 1,000 original dolls, videos, four cars driven by the congressman and much more.
CITY: West Frankfort
Hunan
Fabulous foods of the Pacific, including Chinese, Japanese, and Thai in a pleasant atmosphere with wonderful service.
CITY: Carbondale
Francie's Inn Bed& Breakfast
Francie's Inn, a Bed & Breakfast Inn where warmth and an inviting atmosphere await your arrival! DuQuoin's first "B&B", the Inn is the place for a perfect getaway vacation, a romantic adventure or business retreat. Over-night guests are served a full, hot breakfast in the beautiful, formal dining room.
CITY: Du Quoin
Mary's Restaurant
Fine family dining in a historical Victorian home over 100 years old. Good home cooking, homemade pies and cakes.
CITY: Herrin
The Rabbit Patch Cottage
Boyd's, candles, country lighting, painted and upholstered furniture, Willow Tree, country gifts and accessories.
CITY: Herrin
Western Sizzlin Steakhouse
Family oriented, dine in or carry out. Serves individual meals and has a salad and buffet.
CITY: Marion
Glenn's Hunting Club
Clean, dry and heated pits. Yearly membership and day hunting available. Excellent hunting in fields. Plus hunting in 2 pits over water. 3/4 mile on refuge frontage. Guides available.
CITY: Marion
Rend Lake Antiques
Fine antiques, furniture, and collectibles in old historic building on Main Street of Sesser.
CITY: Sesser
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
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
Burns Hunting Club
Located 1.7 miles west of Illinois Route 148 on Grassy Road just south of the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge. Waterfowl hunting on 960 acres. Guides available. One of the top three harvest clubs in the southern Illinois quota zone.
CITY: Carbondale
Aug 13
McLeod Summer Playhouse
Enjoy your favorite plays right here in Carbondale with the McLeod Summer Playhouse series. In the past classic performances such as Chicago, Cinderella and Steel Magnolias have graced the stage, and this year's line-up is just as a impressive. Don't miss Hair, Guys & Dolls, and Annie, three incredible shows.
CITY: Carbondale
Ryan's Family Steak House - Marion
Family styled restaurant centered on steak. Dine in or carry out. Buffet everyday with an array of delicious foods to choose from. Children's priced buffet too.
CITY: Marion
Lake of Egypt Country Club
Include a golf course, swimming pool, and clubhouse. The dining room overlooks the pool and number nine green.
CITY: Marion
Thai-D Classic Thai Cuisine
Thai-D Classic Thai Cuisine is proud to be the first Thai restaurant in Marion and one of the first Thai restaurant in Southern Illinois. We feature a blend of high quality, authentic Thai cuisine and warm hospitality in a sophisticated yet traditional setting. Our experienced chefs will prepare and cook every dish for you to order from finest ingredients including premium spices and herbs from Thailand. Our authentic cuisine is complemented by our list of beverages offering a great selection of wines, domestic beer and imported beer. Come and enjoy delicious and nutritious food at Thai-D today.
CITY: Marion
Riverside Park
This 34-acre park located next to the Big Muddy River includes a public boat ramp, picnic areas, ball fields, hiking trails, a pavilion, historic band shell and playground areas.
CITY: Murphysboro
Village Antiques
Carries a general line of antiques, specializes in furniture and clocks -- and if you're looking for a claw-foot bathtub, this is the place to visit! The shop offers restoration and stripping. Located in the City of Oraville, IL.
CITY: Oraville
South Sandusky Campground
120 camping sites with electricity and 8 tent sites on beautiful Rend Lake. Full hookups on selected sites. Beach.
CITY: Sesser
Rabbit Patch Cottage
Boyd's, candles, country lighting, painted and upholstered furniture, Willow Tree, country gifts, and accessories.
CITY: Herrin
Days Inn- Marion
79 rooms. Kids stay free, accessible rooms, non-smoking. Close to local restaurants.
CITY: Marion
Koko's Bar at Kokopelli Golf Club
This restaurant is open to the public and club members. Excellent steaks and chops.
CITY: Marion
Pop's Chuck Wagon
This restaurant is primarily a carry out or drive thru, There is outside seating for dining. Offers both traditional "Hawk Pulley" style barbecue as well as wet southern-style barbecue. Catering too.
CITY: Marion
Rameses
Open for dinner at 3 pm near the Lake of Egypt and exit 45. We have a bar, a jukebox, pool tables, karaoke on weekends, and live bands on certain weekends.
CITY: Marion
Econo Lodge - Marion
This hotel 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
Mollie's Bar and Grill
Bar and grill. We have good food and a jukebox. There is music and bands occasionally.
CITY: Marion
11 - 14
Murphysboro Apple Festival
The Murphysboro Apple Festival is the oldest and largest, alcohol-free festival in Southern Illinois. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival, there are numerous activities drawing large crowds such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from apple pie eating to apple core throwing, firefighters' water fights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more. In addition, the festival's Grand Parade is one of the largest parade in Southern Illinois. The parade features an average of about 160 total units, 25 of those marching bands, and a variety of groups and organizations.
CITY: Murphysboro
Rend Lake Shooting Complex
400-acre facility with trap shooting, sporting clay range, shooters' pro shop, 3-D archery range, hunting preserve, skeet and 5-stand. Monthly registered shoots. Open year-round.
CITY: Whittington
Fazolis
Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. Offers dine in or take out.
CITY: Marion
Honeybakers
Nice cozy family restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Dine in or take out. Home cooked meals very good.
CITY: Marion
Pali Kai Chinese Restaurant
Tucked away behind the tower square, this Chinese restaurant is known for good food and large portions.
CITY: Marion
The Refuge
Full service, family oriented, dine in, carry out and buffet. Just about everything is homemade.
CITY: Marion
A.E.C. Outfitters
Guided hunting on 2000 acres of land. Archery and shotgun deer hunting.
CITY: Marion
Jasones
Homemade items at a reasonable price. Jasones prepares fresh, homemade food from scratch utilizing only the finest ingredients. Each Friday evening features your choice of 3 different entrees . Priced from 15.99 Call ahead to have your lunch ready at a specified time or for to go orders
CITY: Marion
Comfort Inn-Marion
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. 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
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
