Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905
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Towering above the landscape at a over 111 feet, and visible for over 7,500 square miles, Bald Knob Cross is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass, Illinois.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Check In Challenge
Jan 09 – Dec 01
Visit all 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and use the digital check in challenge pass, and be rewarded!
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Orchestra Pops Indoors - Alto Vineyards
Alto Vineyards • Jun 27 @ 5PM
The Southern Illinois Music Festival features performances in venues from Carbondale to Cairo and at many points in between. Musicians from North and South America perform…
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Harvest Festival at Alto Vineyards
Sep 05 @ 11AM
Our biggest and most spectacular event of the year occurs during grape harvest season. This year we celebrate 38 years in business.
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Alto Vineyards Art Gallery
Alto Pass
Featuring local Southern Illinois artists.
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