Makanda: Gateway to Giant City and Outdoor Adventure | Easily fill a 3 or 4 day getaway!
The Makanda area offers a variety of unique lodgingoptions, a small sampling includes cabins in Giant City State Park, theMakanda Inn & Cottages, Oak Grove Cabins, as well as suites […]
Sip & Savor along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Looking for a girls getaway? Or maybe a romantic escape? Come for the wine, and stay for the experience along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail! Explore more than just our […]
The Smartest Way to book a Southern Illinois Stay: Book Direct
Planning a getaway along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, or the breathtaking trails of the Shawnee National Forest, or maybe an escape to the tranquil waters of the Lake of […]
WINTER ESCAPES AND SCENIC LANDSCAPES
WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO ENJOY THE SLOWER, QUIETER SIDE OF SHAWNEE FOREST COUNTRY. THE COOLER TEMPERATURES MEAN NO BUGS AND THE TREES ARE BARE, ALLOWING YOU TO SEE […]
School Days Getaway
School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days.‘Readin’ and ‘ritin’ and ‘rithmetic………… Your school days can last a little longer with a visit to Shawnee Forest Country of Southernmost Illinois. Book […]
ROMANTIC STAYS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Starscapes in the Shawnee National Forest are brilliant, breathtaking, and a new experience for many city dwellers. They are also very romantic, as are the canyons and flora that abound, […]
Celebratory Dinners
Regional road trips are all the rage. Hop in the car with your loved ones and exploring sights that are off the beaten path. Some of those sights may even […]