Area Attractions

  • Hiking:
    Ferne Clyffe State Park. Cache River Wetlands Center & Nature Preserve, Section 8 Woods Nature Preserve, River to River Walking trail, Wildcat Bluff
  • Fishing & Boating:
    fishing in all the following – boating allowed in most: Crab Orchard Lake, Little Grassy Lake, Devil’s Kitchen Lake,Lake of Egypt, Dutchman Lake, Tall Tree Lake, Ohio & Mississippi Rivers
  • Hunting:
    Public hunting for deer, turkey & squirrels
  • Bicycling:
    Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail (34 scenic miles)
  • Golf:
    Southern Illinois Golf Trail
  • Wineries:
    Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
  • Antiques:
    nearly every town has a selection of antique shops