Cedar Ridge Whitetails, LLC

Trophy whitetail hunts in scenic Southernmost IL. Hunts are offered September 15th through December. The farm consists of mature timber, pine and cedar thickets, thick draws and open area food plots. All hunts are with an experienced guide.

CITY: Karnak

McLeod Theater

This 488-Seat theater hosts several productions each year that features both student and guest performers. During the academic year there are four major productions. The McLeod Summer Theater also produces three or four to finish out the season.

CITY: Carbondale

Pin Oak Motel and Bar

Bar with drink specials on Wednesdays. There is a jukebox and pool table.

CITY: Carterville

Country Schemes Bed and Breakfast

Relax in a peaceful country setting, take a nature hike, fish and enjoy friendly country hospitality.

CITY: Vienna

Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery

The winery is known for its white wine made from grapes grown in Southern Illinois. The winery and vineyard are located in a scenic setting just south of the Heron Pond turn-off.

CITY: Belknap

Midland Hills Golf Course

Among the abundant hills and lakes of Southern Illinois, you will find one of the most scenic, oldest and one of the most challenging course in the area. Come out and enjoy the fun.

CITY: Makanda

Frankfort Area Historical Museum

The former two-story brick Logan School is now a museum featuring area mining history, memorabilia from 1802-1976, a genealogy library, and the Red Geranium Tea Room that serves homemade lunch.

CITY: West Frankfort

Monte Alegre Vineyard & Cellars

Monte Alegre is the first vineyard and winery within the Southern Illinois city of Carbondale. Come stroll down Ponce Wine Trail and taste the wines grown in this beautiful region of the heartland. Offering spectacular vineyard views and prime red and white wines that have made Southern Illinois a favorite tourist destination for wine lovers and their families throughout the Midwest. Southern Illinois residents and tourists alike flock to this wine trail to get immersed in the beauty of growing, bottling, and degustating wine. Monte Alegre Vineyard and Ponce Cellars form the perfect stop in Southern Illinois for learning how to cultivate grapes for white and red wine, touring the wine cellars, degustating wines. Come visit the Ponce Wine Trail and Monte Alegre Vineyard and Cellars in Carbondale, Southern Illinois!

CITY: Carbondale

Bella Terra Winery

Bella Terra Winery is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Johnson County, Illinois. With a scenic view of ponds, trees, and our vineyard we provide the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. Bella Terra Winery was not created just for wine connoisseurs, we offer food and activities for the whole family. You can play bocce ball, throw a game of washers, watch your favorite team on T.V., or just relax under a tree and enjoy the breeze.The manicured grounds of Bella T Winery combined with beautiful shade trees create a striking backdrop for any occasion.

CITY: Creal Springs

China Buffet Harrisburg

Delicious Chinese Food Buffet to take out or eat in. Lunch and Dinner and Saturday and Sunday it's all day Buffet.

CITY: Harrisburg

Marion Campground & RV Park

There are 58 sites to this campground. Some facility amenities include a park, laundry services, broadband internet, and pets allowed.

CITY: Marion

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

Anderson Cabin - Vienna

Cabin sleeps 4, kitchen, bath. Fishing at front door, remote location, joins Goose Pond on North.

CITY: Vienna

Back Door Lounge

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

CITY: Hurst

The University Museum Gift Shop

After you finish your touring of the University Museum wonderful exhibits and collections, stop by the museum gift store. Special gifts and offerings from around the world can be purchased.

CITY: Carbondale

The Jackson County Stage Company

The Stage Company was born in 1982 when a small but enthusiastic group met to explore the possibility of founding a community theater in Southern Illinois. This community theater produces four shows a year. In 2008, the company moved into the Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale. Call their box office at (618) 549-5466, M-F 5-7pm; S 12-4pm. For a current list of their plays, refer to their web site www.stagecompany.org

CITY: Carbondale

Southern Illinois Treasure Trail

Go on a treasure hunt and explore a variety of antique shops that make up the Southern Illinois Treasure Trail. Stores ranging from antique malls to small shops are located in Pinckneyville, DuQuoin, Campbell Hill, Oraville, Murphysboro, Makanda and Carbondale.

CITY: Carbondale

Moon Dog Farm & Vineyard

This farm offers fine Illinois wine-making grapes, organic vegetables and a small selection of fruits.

CITY: Creal Springs

Illinois Star Centre Mall

Shopping mall featuring Dillards, Sears, Target and the area's most unique specialty stores.

CITY: Marion

Sheeba - Crab Orchard Lake

This heartwarming family film centers on a city boy from New York City who moves to the country to live with his grandfather and befriends a loyal dog named Sheeba.

CITY: Marion

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

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

Little Lusk Trail Lodge

6 lodge rooms with full baths, fireplace and big screen TV with satellite dish.

CITY: Eddyville

Lake Glendale Beach & Campground

Beautiful beach located on the shore of an 80 acres lake in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Beach open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 7 days a week. Concessions available

CITY: Glendale

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

Pyramid Acres

Marina and campground, boat ramp, bar and beer garden. Located at the northeast side of Lake of Egypt.

CITY: Marion

Jumbo Char-N-Grill

Plate lunches, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and buffet.

CITY: Vienna

Flamm Orchards Fruits and Cream

Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies. We sell desserts out of our concession window. Picnic seating available.

CITY: Cobden

Windy Hill Vineyard & Winery

This family-owned vineyard harvests three acres of grapes each fall. The varieties include Vignoles, Chambourcin, Catawba, Concord, Niagara and Cayuga. Windy Hill is located on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail.

CITY: Creal Springs

Mackie's Pizza of Harrisburg

The best place in Harrisburg for homemade pizza from the crust, thick or thin, to the homemade sauce and toppings. Also, great stromboli, 5 kinds of salads, and cheese bread stix.

CITY: Harrisburg

Hollywood Tavern

This is a tavern that offers daily drink specials. We serve sandwiches and pizza. We also do fundraisers for charities.

CITY: Herrin

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

John A. Logan College

Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memorabilia of General Logan and his wife, Mary, are on display in the museum and art gallery at the college.

CITY: Carterville

Shawnee Hills Country Club

This fun, challenging course includes nine, 36 par holes, and is open spring, summer and fall. The club offers a full pro shop and snack bar.

CITY: Harrisburg

Four Seasons Campground

4 miles west of I-57 exit 59. Clean, friendly, spacious, shaded RV Park with many familiar amenities. Wireless internet available. Next to Herrin Park. Two cabins available.It has 33 sites and pets are allowed.

CITY: Herrin

Williamson County Historical Museum

Located in an historic brick building in Marion, the museum features artifacts, antiques, and records of a bygone era. 17 rooms contain exhibits, including an old-fashioned school room. Tours may be arranged through the Marion Chamber of Commerce.

CITY: Marion

Illinois Iron Furnace

Step back to Civil War days when "pig iron" was smelted at this, the first coal-fired iron furnace in Illinois, now on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored structure is in a beautiful park with fishing, hiking, and picnicking available.

CITY: Vienna

Connie's at the Gambit

Located at the Gambit Golf Club, this casual restaurant features dishes such as the grilled rib eye with red wine glaze and sautéed flounder with swiss chard. For a group, reserve the large banquet room.

CITY: Vienna

Golden Goodies Antiques and Crafts

Christian-owned antique and craft shop featuring primitives, gifts, collectibles, coins, and more with 50-plus vendors.

CITY: Cambria

Stardust Golf and Country Club

9 holes, par 36, winter golf, club and cart rental, snack bar.

CITY: Johnston City

Stone Creek Golf Club

Chip along dense forests on one of the most scenic courses in Southern Illinois. Nicely appointed cabins located right on the 18-hole golf course provide a convenient stay-and-play option.

CITY: Makanda

Log Cabin Tavern

Tavern with a jukebox and a pool table. Located in Marion on Court Street.

CITY: Marion

Wineaux's Restaurant

Located at Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery, Wineaux's offers American cuisine, including certified Angus Beef steaks and burgers, ribs and seafood. Specializing in food cooked with wine!

CITY: Belknap

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

Tequilas Mexican Restaurant Harrisburg

Authentic Mexican food; the best in Saline County.

CITY: Harrisburg

The Limited Inn

Continental breakfast, indoor pool, kids stay free, cable TV. Hotel accepts all major credit cards.

CITY: Vienna

Royal Plaza Inn

40-year old, 2-story, interior and exterior doors, king size beds, full-size beds.

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

Lake Tree Inn & Suites

Luxuries suites located just off exit 45 on I-57 is within walking distance from a gas station, convenient store, restaurant, and lounge. There are 20 rooms. Some facility amenities include a business center, free parking, pets allowed, suites, laundry services, hot tub/jacuzzi, complimentary breakfast, and an on-site bar/restaurant.

CITY: Marion

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

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

CITY: Marion

Hampton Inn

Oversize lobby with fireplace, beautiful, quiet location, expanded continental breakfast, pay per view movies. Free local calls, 800# access calls. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Hilton Honors Bonus Program.

CITY: Carbondale

Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground

Centrally located in the Shawnee National forest, campgrounds have all the hookups; lodge has 6 rooms; beach, fishing, horseback riding at its best; box stalls for horses; hunters welcome; great hiking & mountain biking.

CITY: Stonefort

The Shawnee Grill

Casual dining offering salads, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, seafood & pasta for lunch & dinner. We seat 100 people.

CITY: Vienna

Heritage Motel

The legendary Heritage Motel offers clean and quiet rooms at reasonable rates. The rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, free WiFi internet, and 75 channels of cable TV (with HBO) in every room, as well as an on-site laundry room. Deluxe rooms with kitchenettes and apartment suites are also available. Conveniently located just one block from a 24 hour grocery store, gas station, numerous restaurants, and one mile from the SIUC campus.

CITY: Carbondale

Train-Inn Vacation/Executive Rental Home

If you need longer-term accommodation this is a perfect vacation/executive rental, hotel alternative, or home away from home when visiting Carbondale or Southern Illinois University. This cottage is location adjacent to the Train-Inn B&B and has a comfortable, rustic charm. Recently renovated it offers modern comfort, with three bedrooms, easily sleeping six guests. Fully furnished and with its fully equipped kitchen, including dishes and cookware, towels, linens, washer & dryer a great place to stay while visiting the area. In addition, there is parking for up to four cars.

CITY: Carbondale

Little Grassy Lake

Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina is located on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and is a destination stop for returning campers, boaters, and sportsmen. They offer full service camping, primitive camping, boat rentals, concessions, and a bait shop. Reservations accepted to reserve boats and campsites. Pontoon boats, fishing boats, and kayaks can be rented. You don't want to pass up the opportunities to explore the thirty miles of shoreline and embrace the solitude you will find on the lake. The 1200 acre lake is stocked with catfish, crappie, and bass, and offers plentiful oppourtunities for fishing, paddling, boating, and wildlife observation. Amenities include waterfront camping sites, remodeled bathrooms with hot showers, dump station, swimming, pets allowed, monthly educational programs and a renovated concession/bait shop which is stocked with minnows, crickets, camping supplies, cold beverages, food items, ice cream, firewood and ice.

CITY: Carbondale

Comfort Inn

Modern motel, built in 2000, with king and queen beds, indoor pool, continental breakfast, tourism information and more. Only minutes from Garden of the Gods Rec. Area and Shawnee Nat'l Forest.

CITY: Harrisburg

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

kokopelli Golf Club

18 holes, par 72, winter golf, full pro shop, no club rentals, restaurant

CITY: Marion

Flint Hill Vineyard

Flint Hill Vineyards began growing grapes in the Mid 1990's with the efforts of brothers-in-law, Louis Bertino and John Molinarolo. Louis had a vineyard of Concord and Niagara at his home site some years earlier. After courses in the development of a vineyard, two acres of vines were planted from cuttings acquired from an established Southern Illinois vineyard. The varieties planted were Chambourcin and Vignoles, French hybrids proven to fare well in our climate and produce fruit that vinted into excellent wine. In the late 1990's another two acres of vines were planted adding the Seyval Blanc variety, a proven and hardy producer.

CITY: Muddy

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

Pip's II

On west Boyton street in Marion. This bar has DJs, drink specials, karaoke, and we do birthday parties. We have a pool table and a jukebox.

CITY: Marion

Quality Inn of Carbondale

Located near a variety of shopping and eating establishments, including the University Mall. Also offers meeting space and staff with foreign language ability.

CITY: Carbondale

Egyptian Hills Campground & Marina

Eastern side of Lake of Egypt. Facility offers full service, boat rentals, restaurants, bait, tackle, guide service, launching and RV rentals.

CITY: Creal Springs

Strictly Outdoors Outfitters

This 12,000 Sq. Ft. store, just minutes from the Shawnee National Forest, has it all for the outdoorsman; fishing, camping, hunting & hiking equipment, boots, canoes, shoes, and even information on places to go and things to do in So. Illinois.

CITY: Harrisburg

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

West Walnut Street Historic District

Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975. 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20th-Century. Homes are private residences and are not open to the public.

CITY: Carbondale

Tres Hombres

Serving fine Mexican cuisine.

CITY: Carbondale

The Apple Tree

Locally owned shop features collectibles, decorating and household items, greeting cards, gift items and extensive Christmas and holiday items.

CITY: Carbondale

Carbondale Cycle Shop

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

CITY: Carbondale

Mitchellsville Country Store

Hot food, sodas, snacks, fresh baked Mennonite breads and desserts along with groceries and gasoline. Owners: Jim and Melissa Kuhlmann and David and Debbie Fox.

CITY: Harrisburg

Harbison's Country Market

Deli sandwiches, burgers, fish on Fridays, groceries and gas. Located on the way to Garden of the Gods. Formerly Shaffer's Country Store.

CITY: Herod

Country View Cabins

Self-serve continental plus breakfast stocked in kitchenette, hot tub, AC/TV/VCR/telephone and fishing pond. Hiking fishing, hunting, rappelling, rock climbing, golfing, horseback riding, canoeing and beautiful areas of the Shawnee National Forest.

CITY: Buncombe

The Newell House

This fine dining restaurant in downtown Carbondale is a place where people meet for food, drinks and conversation. The Newell House provides everything you need in a restaurant and gathering place--everything from steak to decadent desserts are featured on the menu.

CITY: Carbondale

Pinch Penny Pub

Live jazz bands on Sunday; Thursday and Saturday live local bands; DJ on Friday.

CITY: Carbondale

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Features fascinating plants and geologic formations of the scenic Shawnee Hills. Trails wind past interesting sites such as intermittent waterfalls and the largest shelter bluff in southern Illinois.

CITY: Goreville

The Book Emporium

17,000 sq. feet of books! Over 1000 cookbooks; classics, novels, religious & childrens section, collectible paper back romances, westerns, local and war books. Bring in your re-read books for trade; will special order on any book still in publication.

CITY: Harrisburg

Lake of Egypt Marina

Open all year boatmotor sales and service. Full service facility with launching available. Located on the east side of the lake.

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

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

Train Inn B&B

The Train Inn features 4 rooms, they are called "Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and Carbondale". The house is an Arts & Crafts Bungalow with a masterfully refinished interior and many antiques including a Mission Oak staircase.

CITY: Carbondale

Mary Lou's Grill

Renowned family restaurant, local favorite for breakfast, lunch specials and homemade pies.

CITY: Carbondale

Super 8 Worldwide - Carbondale

We guarantee the cleanest rooms in town. 25" TV with cable, including HBO and pay per view movies. Our beds are either Queen or King size and many rooms include a recliner. Life is great at Super 8 !

CITY: Carbondale

Tropicana Vintage Clothing

The largest vintage clothing store in Southern Illinois providing men’s and women’s clothing from the 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’sand 80’s. The clothing is for sale or rent. The entrance to the store is located behind the Longbranch Coffee House (100 E. Jackson St.) parking lot.

CITY: Carbondale

Yellowmoon Cafe

The Yellowmoon Cafe is a cozy coffeehouse which features live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and most Sunday afternoons. We serve all types of coffee and coffee specialty drinks, local wines, and the best milkshakes in Southern Illinois.

CITY: Cobden

Farris Motel

15 rooms- attractions nearby.

CITY: Johnston City

Creek Side Grill

Fine dining facility at the clubhouse located on the site of the beautiful Stone Creek Golf Course.

CITY: Makanda

Hampton Inn - Marion

Indoor pool, free continental breakfast.

CITY: Marion

Quality Inn & Suites

Meeting and convention services- major credit cards accepted. Some of the facility amenities include an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, laundry services, hot tub/ jacuzzi, and a park.

CITY: Marion

Mack's Lake of Egypt

They offer new and used boats, seasonal slip rental, boat lauch, boat dock and lift sales, rental pontoon boats, rental fishing boats, full line of boating accessories, full convenience store, package beer, liquor and wine.

CITY: Marion

Fat Patties

Locally owned and operated, this quirky restaurant not only serves some of the best burgers around, but it also serves as a venue for local music. Most dishes are cooked with local beef and veggies, ensuring that the customer truly has the freshest meal possible. The highly-recommended "Bucky Dome" burger, named after one of Carbondale's favorite historical figures, is made of local beef, piled high with brisket and cheddar cheese, topped with bacon and fried egg. As If your mouth isn't watering enough right now, you'll have to taste it for yourself!

CITY: Carbondale

Pin Oak Motel

Motel with pub that has 20 rooms. There is free parking and an on-site bar/lounge.

CITY: Carterville

Backyard Burgers

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

CITY: Marion

Frankfort Community Aquatics & Activities Center

Located at the West Frankfort City Park, this newly built indoor 25-meter six lane pool is open to the public; classes and activities available, handicap accessible, lifeguard on site, open every day.

CITY: West Frankfort

Franklin County Country Club

This club offers an immaculate bermuda fairway and bent green grass, par 71 course. Franklin County also features a fine dining restaurant, locker rooms and a pro shop.

CITY: West Frankfort