Sally’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Iconic place to visit in Southern Illinois.
Unique rock formations and gorgeous views.
Great place for photo ops.
We've even done a small wedding there and my daughter's senior pictures were taken there!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín de los Dioses
Iconic place to visit in Southern Illinois.
Unique rock formations and gorgeous views.
Great place for photo ops.
We've even done a small wedding there and my daughter's senior pictures were taken there!
Close by for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Shelter house and picnic areas available on a first come basis. public restroom available. Scenic to just drive through.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area
Close by for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Shelter house and picnic areas available on a first come basis. public restroom available. Scenic to just drive through.
Beautiful area to hike and explore. Less tourist population than Garden of the God's. There is a one mile trail from Rim Rock to Pounds Hollow along the lake. Look for the beaver dam before the creek opens into the lake!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rim Rock's National Recreation Trail
RR 1 Box 198BBeautiful area to hike and explore. Less tourist population than Garden of the God's. There is a one mile trail from Rim Rock to Pounds Hollow along the lake. Look for the beaver dam before the creek opens into the lake!
Another scenic lake for fishing or non-motorized watercraft. No beach or swimming. The statue of Tecumseh is located here.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen O Jones Lake
Another scenic lake for fishing or non-motorized watercraft. No beach or swimming. The statue of Tecumseh is located here.
Unique cave sitting right on the river. Not accessible during high water.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cave In Rock State Park
1 New State Park RdUnique cave sitting right on the river. Not accessible during high water.
Take the free ferry from Cave-in-Rock across the river to Marion Ky. Several places to shop in Amish country. Also quaint places to eat and shop in Marion. I recommend Marion Pit BBQ if you love good pit smoked pork, chicken and ribs.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cave In Rock Ferry station
Canal StreetTake the free ferry from Cave-in-Rock across the river to Marion Ky. Several places to shop in Amish country. Also quaint places to eat and shop in Marion. I recommend Marion Pit BBQ if you love good pit smoked pork, chicken and ribs.
This unique rock arch forms a natural amphitheater that was the secret meeting place of a group of southern sympathizers, the Knights of the Golden Circle, during the Civil War. A couple miles from the entrance to Garden of the Gods.
Golden Circle Trailhead
Shawnee Forest RoadThis unique rock arch forms a natural amphitheater that was the secret meeting place of a group of southern sympathizers, the Knights of the Golden Circle, during the Civil War. A couple miles from the entrance to Garden of the Gods.
"Pig Iron" was smelted here back in the 1800's.
the first charcoal fired furnace in Illinois. On the National Register of Historical Places. Secluded stream valley where you can picnic and visit "the Ole swimming hole."
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iron Furnace
34"Pig Iron" was smelted here back in the 1800's.
the first charcoal fired furnace in Illinois. On the National Register of Historical Places. Secluded stream valley where you can picnic and visit "the Ole swimming hole."
Stone Face
unique rock formations and beautiful, scenic overlook.
Food Scene
Great food at reasonable prices.
Large menu selection
Always check days and hours for availability by phone. Drive is approx 20 minutes
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Onion
166 W Lane StGreat food at reasonable prices.
Large menu selection
Always check days and hours for availability by phone. Drive is approx 20 minutes
Fun place to eat, very scenic sitting on the river. river or farm raised catfish. Fish is cooked in PEANUT OIL. 30 minute drive.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
E'Town River Restaurant
100 Front StFun place to eat, very scenic sitting on the river. river or farm raised catfish. Fish is cooked in PEANUT OIL. 30 minute drive.
Good food and drinks.
Check for days and hours of operation.
25 minute drive.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cave-In-Rock State Park Restaurant
420 Park AvenueGood food and drinks.
Check for days and hours of operation.
25 minute drive.
Restaurant and bar. Great food at reasonable prices. only a couple miles down Thacker Hollow road. Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
Double M Campground
5320 Thacker Hollow RoadRestaurant and bar. Great food at reasonable prices. only a couple miles down Thacker Hollow road. Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
Gillio's Pizza
great pizza, salad, pasta, etc
eat in or carry out
20 minutes
Big Foot aka sasquatch photo op! Souvenirs, snacks, hot dogs and ice cream!!
Garden of the Gods Outpost
281 Karbers Ridge RdBig Foot aka sasquatch photo op! Souvenirs, snacks, hot dogs and ice cream!!