Sightseeing
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge RdSouthern Illinois is well known for our wineries.
Great hiking, horse back riding and a great lodge for lunch or dinner. They do close for January & February. So please call first.
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdGreat hiking, horse back riding and a great lodge for lunch or dinner. They do close for January & February. So please call first.
Just beautiful! It is a bit of a drive, but a must in my book. The stunning rock formations are both mesmerizing and intriguing.
60 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
Just beautiful! It is a bit of a drive, but a must in my book. The stunning rock formations are both mesmerizing and intriguing.
Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
8885 IL-37Lake Glendale
Illinois 145Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th StNeighborhoods
Beautiful rural county roads. Small town very peaceful and a big heart! We have a gas station, dollar general, small grocery store and a second hand store.
Dongola
Beautiful rural county roads. Small town very peaceful and a big heart! We have a gas station, dollar general, small grocery store and a second hand store.
Anna
Has larger chains of stores and restaurants. Only 10 miles from Dongola.
Is home of Southern Illinois University. Plenty to do and places to eat & shop at. About 20 miles from our home. One of my favorites is Quatro's deep pan pizza. But many other big chain restaurants available in Carbondale.
7 locals recommend
Carbondale
Is home of Southern Illinois University. Plenty to do and places to eat & shop at. About 20 miles from our home. One of my favorites is Quatro's deep pan pizza. But many other big chain restaurants available in Carbondale.
Known for world class quilters with a museum. Also historic river town is at the core of Paducah. About a 45 minute drive, with all kinds of things to explore.
20 locals recommend
Paducah
Known for world class quilters with a museum. Also historic river town is at the core of Paducah. About a 45 minute drive, with all kinds of things to explore.
About a 30 minute drive to Cape Girardeau's compelling history, culture and craft beers. So much to do and see in Cape Girardeau.
10 locals recommend
Cape Girardeau
About a 30 minute drive to Cape Girardeau's compelling history, culture and craft beers. So much to do and see in Cape Girardeau.
Food scene
Brick House Grill
308 S Main StGreat local restaurant with excellent dining and full bar.
Great Italian beef and Chicago hotdogs. Great owners have a small dining room and a bar in the back. One of our favorite spots!
Sinisi’s On Main
200 South Main StreetGreat Italian beef and Chicago hotdogs. Great owners have a small dining room and a bar in the back. One of our favorite spots!
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StThe best deep-dish pizza around! Well worth the trip.
Dinner Bell Too
410 E Vienna StLooking for great breakfast or lunch this is a must go spot. Small but great food.
Jordo's Pizzeria
322 South Main StreetLocal pizza.
Pizza Villa
169 Lafayette StGreat long time local pizza and bar. Sometimes will deliver to Dongola State Bank.