Lodging

o    Alto Wine Trail Lofts

Located on Main Street in historic Alto Pass, the Alto Wine Trail Loft provides new and unique accommodations for discovering the wine trail and the wilderness of Southern Illinois.

o    Skyline View Cabins

Nestled on a wooded bluff, on 20 acres on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, a welcoming destination for vacation enjoyment.

o    Davie School Inn & Banquet Center

One of Illinois’ largest and most unique Bed & Breakfast located in Anna.

o    Alto Guest House

Completely renovated lively, contemporary large spacious house just outside Alto Pass.

o    Giant City Lodge

A variety of cabins nestled within the beauty of Giant City State Park.

o    Makanda Inn

Southern Illinois’ most energy efficient small retreat of its kind, featuring both high and low-tech methods for minimizing its impact on the environment.

o    Southern Illinois Cabins

Compilation of cabins located in the central region of Southern Illinois.

o    Black Diamond Ranch

Located in Union County, the ranch’s old West atmosphere offers a peaceful setting complete with Lodge Café and rustic rooms.

o    Hidden Lake Bed and Breakfast

Situated on eighteen acres of woods, gardens and water in the midst of the Shawnee National Forest.

o    Shawnee Hill Bed & Breakfast

Located just north of Anna, Shawnee Hill Bed & Breakfast offers a romantic get-a-way outside city life.

o    Broken Wheel Ranch

Located on the western side of the Shawnee National Forest, Broken Wheel offers camping and lodging and much more for anyone looking to get away.

o    Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort

Full service, smoke free Bed & Breakfast that consists of a modern and spacious 6,000 square foot lodge with restaurant and plenty of outdoor activities.

Dining

o    Root Beer Saloon

World's First Root Beer Saloon located in downtown Alto Pass. Gourmet deli croissant sandwiches, seafood, shakes and malts with an ambiance unlike any other.

o    Italian Village

Homemade quality sauces, fresh salad bar, pasta, thin crust pizzas and local wines.

o    17th Street Bar & Grill

Nationally acclaimed BBQ restaurant built by legendary pit master, Mike Mills.

o    Palace Pizzeria

Unique blends of ingredients with “local flavor” and a Las Vegas award winning double-decker crust pizza. Live entertainment every weekend with a variety of local wines.

o    Mase’s Place

Home-style southern cooking right off the wine trail. Barbecue and local wines all within an atmosphere of a neighborhood grill.

o    Giant City Lodge

Home of the all-you-can-eat southern fried, family style chicken dinner.

o    The Blue Boar

New Orleans themed restaurant with full service bar, wide selection of great food and local wines.

o    Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort

425 acres of private land located in Jonesboro, just south of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Their restaurant has a full menu as well as a stocked bar with wines from local wineries.

o    Cummares

Family owned and operated Italian ristorante located in Murphysboro. Featuring homemade authentic Italian cuisine in a family atmosphere.

o    Mississippi Flyway

Appetizers, prime menu selections, fully-stocked bar options, and friendly, personable staff located in Carbondale.

o    Yellow Moon Cafe

Local café in the heart of southern Illinois with a charming atmosphere and exceptional menu. Located in downtown Cobden.

o    Trails End Lodge

Southern Illinois' newest steakhouse and saloon, featuring traditional steakhouse cuisine, indoor and outdoor dining, live entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere all served in a rustic, yet luxurious western style lodge.



Tourism Agencies

o    Escape Locally

Travel and experience portal for everything Southern Illinois.

o    Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau

Non-profit organization responsible for marketing Carbondale and Jackson County.

o    Illinois Group Tour and Travel

Planning is easy as you search by region, city, and type of venue. Or you can browse travel ideas with sample itineraries from all over Illinois.

o    Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

Unique in its blend of fascinating things to see and do during a day, a week or a month's vacation, this guide offers information on the many magnificent sites worth a visit in southernmost Illinois.

o    Illinois Bureau of Tourism

Everything you need to guide and direct yourself around our diverse state and truly Enjoy Illinois.

Recreation

o    Shawnee Adventure Guides

Experienced and friendly guides offering classes and trips for all fitness and skill levels.

o    Giant City State Park

4000-acre park famous for its abundance of plants, wildflowers, flowering trees, wildlife, and spectacular scenery.

o    Quetil Trail of Alto Pass

Trail following the path of the narrow-gauge Cairo & St. Louis Railroad along the bottom of a long bluff, featuring interesting rock formations.

o    Cliff View Park

Small park just off Skyline Drive in Alto Pass overlooking Southern Illinois and Bald Knob Cross.

o    Midland Hills Golf Course

Designed by Bill Diddel, this public golf course has 9 holes built on the natural terrain to provide definition and strategy.

o    Ferne Clyffe State Park

An abundance of ferns, unique geological features and unusual plant communities create an atmosphere that enhances the many recreational facilities offered at the park.

o    Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort

Southern Illinois’ most scenic golf course with 18-holes, restaurant, and 11 rental cabins.

o    Bald Knob Cross of Peace

Standing 111 feet tall, this national symbol of peace and faith has been erected to help strengthen the spiritual fiber of America.

o    Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort

Restaurant and B & B located on 425 acres of private land with a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities.

o    Illinois Department of Natural Resources

o    River to River Trail

Hiking trail serving the Shawnee National Forest, beginning at the Ohio River, and ending at the Mississippi.

Shopping

o    Flamm Orchards

Family-owned and operated producer of fine fruits and vegetables north of Cobden.

o    Rendleman Orchards

Located just north of Alto Pass, Rendleman Orchards has been committed to growing and shipping quality peaches, nectarines, apples and vegetables to the commercial produce markets throughout the Midwest.

o    South Pass Beads

Local bead and jewelry shop located in Cobden.

o    Neighborhood Co-op Grocery

Full-service grocery and cafe operating a teaching kitchen for cooking classes and events. Specializing in products that are organic, locally produced, or fairly traded.

o    Julies Corner Store

Just the coolest fudge and gift store in Lacon, Illinois.

o    Something Sweet

Sweets and gift shoppe specializing in a variety of homemade cheesecakes, various other desserts, flavored coffees, and candies.

o    Makanda Boardwalk

Makanda is known for its unique shops and businesses on the boardwalk - unlike anything else you'll find.

Transportation

o    Shawnee Shuttle

o    Amore Limos

o    Xtreme Party Limo

o    Wrightway Transportation

o    Broadway Limo Service

o    SI Tours

o    Shawnee Mass Transit

Event Planners

o    Kindling Spirits, Foods & Florals

Assistance to get you a great start, develop your plan, secure your vendors, be your event planner, florist, caterer, and your creative consultant for any event.

Photographers

o    Signature Photography & Art

Full service photography studio specializing in the creative capture of life's moments for the memories of a lifetime.

o    Keith Cotton Photography

Premiere photography studio located in Peoria specializing in portraits and commercial photography.

Caterers

o    Great Boars of Fire

The Blue Boar’s full service catering business.

o    17th Street Bar & Grill

Down-home or upscale menu selections with impeccable service all delivered with our famous warm and gracious hospitality.

o    Palace Pizzeria

Catering service offered by Palace Pizzeria

o    Kindling Spirits, Foods & Florals

Catering service offered by Kindling.

o    Heartland Catering

Catering service based in Murphysboro

o    Flavors Catering by Chartwells

We can cater to any location in Southern Illinois and are also the exclusive catering provider of the Student Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Music

o    Sound Core Music & Video

Southern Illinois' #1 Music & Video Source.

o    SI Music

Southern Illinois music scene with info on upcoming concerts and updates on local recording sessions.

Wine Related Info

o    Illinois Wine

Rediscover your passion for American wines by visiting the many award-winning wineries throughout Illinois

o    Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

In the heart of Shawnee National Forest lies Illinois’ first, and most award-winning trail

o    Illinois Wineries

Another guide to all of the local wineries our state has to offer

o    The Jefferson Cup

Competition that honors the best of the best among US wineries from all of America’s wine regions

o    American Wine Society

The "appreciation of wine through education.”

o    Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA)

The Viticulture Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) is a NSF funded partnership between the Missouri State University system, two year schools throughout America, state agriculture agencies, vineyards and wineries with a 21st Century vision for education in grape growing and winemaking.

o    Indy International Wine Competition

The INDY is the largest scientifically organized and independent wine competition in the United States, the world's largest wine market.

o    Mid-American Wine Competition

The Mid-American Wine Competition is focused only on the wines of the Midwest and is only open to commercial wineries of this region.

o    International Women's Wine Competition

Women & Wine connects with over 50% of the wine industry from winemakers to winery owners, public relations, sales and marketing teams, winery associations, writers, bloggers, web site owners and more in the US … and around the globe.

Chambers of Commerce

o    Murphysboro

o    Cape Girardeau

o    Carbondale

o    Marion

o    Union County