KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
The preferred exit off HWY I-57 from the north is Exit 71. Ignore GPS instructions to use exit 77.
Northbound on Route 57: Exit 71 - at the top of the ramp bear to your right. Turn right onto West Main then proceed to Du Quoin Street. Turn left onto Du Quoin (at the Pizza Hut). Proceed down Du Quoin approximately one mile. The campground will be on your right.
Southbound on Route 57: Exit 71 - at the top of the ramp bear to your left. Turn left onto West Main then proceed to Du Quoin Street. Turn left onto Du Quoin (at the Pizza Hut). Proceed down Du Quoin approximately one mile. The campground will be on your right.
SR 37 Northbound: Enter into town circle. take road right onto 14 Eastbound, turn right at the light by Pizza Hut onto Du Quoin St. The KOA will be on your right in about 1 mile.
SR 37 Southbound: From Exit 77 (Rend Lake), right turn at light onto Petroff Road. Left at the stop sign. KOA will be on your left in 1/4 mile.
GPS: N38.012600, W88.929258
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This 15,000 square foot facility houses two attractions; The Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and The Southern Illinois Art Gallery.
The Southen Illinois Artisans Shop is home to amazing works from over 850 juried artisans from Illinois. The shop is also a venue for demostrations, seasonal festivals as well as artisan workshops.
The Southern Illinois Art Gallery offers an opportunity to view changing exhibitions of work from the Illinois artists both past and present. Types of work shown are fine art, decorative art and ethnographic collections of the Illinois State Museum to southern Illinois.
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL 62897
Rent One park is home to the Southern Illinois Miners, a professional baseball team that plays in the Frontier League. The ballpark also hosts some high school athletics, the John A Logan College baseball team and music concerts throughout the year.
1000 Miners Drive
Marion, IL 62959
Garden of the Gods, in the Shawnee National Forest, is a collection of unique rock formations. A short-looped trail from the parking lot makes it easy for visitors to see the main rock formations, including the well-known Camel Rock. Anvil Rock and other formations can be seen along the trails in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness Area.
The Shawnee National Forest provides quality recreation opportunities and services to residents and visitors of Southern Illinois. Another popular place in the national forest is Tower Rock which features a trail with an overlook of the Ohio River.
For more information on the Garden of the Gods please visit here.
50 Highway 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Metropolis is situated on Interstate 24 halfway between Nashville, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. Metropolis is full of history and is said to be home of the oldest state park in Illinois, Fort Massac State Park. Fort Massac State Park became the first official state park in 1908. The park provides picnicking, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, skiing and hunting within its 1,540 acres of beautiful Southern Illinois landscape.
Along with other attractions here you can find the world's largest privately owned Superman collection at the SuperMuseum & Gift Store. The SuperMuseum & Gift Store is conveniently located on Superman Square in the heart of Metropolis. There is a 15-foot tall statue of the superhero also located on Superman Square. There are several more statues of famous characters from the Superman comics that can be found in the city as well as the Planet Globe, which can be found outside the Metropolis Planet Newspaper building.
Rend Lake is the second largest man-made lake in Illinois at 19,000 acres of water with 162 miles of shoreline. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers manages this area. Six major recreation areas can be found within the complex. Rend Lake has several boat ramps as well as a full-service marina.
Wayne Fitzgerald State Park provides a wonderful setting for many water activities such as fishing, water skiing, boating and swimming. Amongst the some 3,300 acres here you can also find a bridle trail, a horse stable and a sailboat basin.
11981 Rend City Road
Benton, IL 62812
The Illinois Rural Heritage Museum in Pinckneyville, Indiana is located 60 miles east of St. Louis. The museum tells the story of the progression of life in rural America. Machinery and equipment displays, plows, saw mills and the earliest of tractors. Furnishings are authentic for the period down to the calendar and pictures on the walls. See stoves, used for heating and cooking, lamps and water systems. Methods of storing and preserving meats and canned fruit and vegetables will bring back memories for some.
187 Fairground Rd.
Pickneyville, IL 62274
Gourmet cuisine, natural scenic wonder, and a promise to treat you like family. That's what you'll find at Walker's Bluff. This 160 acre complex is being developed as the premier vineyard and destination in the tri-state region. Whether you're looking to host an event, celebrate your special day or just escape for an evening of the finer things, Walker's Bluff offers the very best in food, drink, amenities and atmosphere.
326 Vermont Rd
Carterville, IL 62918
Visit Chester, Illinois, home of Popeye the Sailorman as well as the world's only Popeye museum and store. All the memorabilia, gifts and souvenirs that you could ever want.
1001 State St
Chester, IL 62233
The Historic Jail Museum in Benton serves as the home of the Franklin County Tourism Bureau. This beautifully restored 1905 structure houses memorabilia of the gang era from the days of prohibition. A new jail was built in 1991, and the old jail was placed on the register of Historic Places on Feb. 1, 1999. The jail also is home to mementos from famous Benton natives, including General John A. Logan, actor John Malkovich, NBA basketball star Doug Collins, and Beatle George Harrison.
209 W. Main St.
Benton, IL 62812
The original building was constructed in 1910 as a Franklin County's 1st franchise Ford Dealership. It has been restored to original condition. The museum is stocked with several vintage cars including a 1912 Model T "Huckster" that belonged to gangster, Charlie Birger and a rare 1916 J. Dallas Dort Touring.
211 N. Main St.
Benton, IL 62812
At Cave-In-Rock in southern Illinois, atop the high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River, the heavily wooded park is named for the 55-foot-wide cave that was carved out of the limestone rock by water thousands of years ago.
The Franklin County Historic Preservation Society, a 501c3 Corp, Maintains two museums within (Southern) Franklin County IL, I-57 Exit 71 as follows:
1905 Historic jail Museum- 209 West Main Street Benton IL 618 439-0608 (Office of Franklin County Tourism)
1910's Franklin County Garage Museum- 211 North Main Street Benton IL 618 438-2121 (Office of Benton-West City Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.historicjail.com
Are you a true outdoor enthusiast who enjoys wine tasting, hiking, biking, water sports, zip lineing, and much more?!
The Shawnee National Forest encompasses more than 270,000 acres in southern
Illinois and is home to outstanding natural areas which offer numerous outdoor activities. Bordered to the east and west by the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers,
the Shawnee National Forest flourishes with vegetation, wildlife, and
recreational opportunities. On your visit to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail enjoy the abundant recreational amenities within your reach!
In the heart of scenic Southern Illinois, Rend Lake offers 19,000 acres of fun and recreation.
The Beatles guitarist visited his sister in southern Illinois just months before he'd become world famous
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