Giant City Lodge
Southern Illinois Hospitality at its Best
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Giant City Lodge — 460 Giant City Lodge Road — Makanda, Illinois 62958
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Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Shawnee Wine Trail
Illinois Wine
Williamson County Tourism Bureau
www.fws.gov/midwest/craborchard
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee
Shawnee National Forest
Park in Northwestern Illinois, is less than two hours from Chicago, but a world apart. Here, you can enjoy the historic lodge restaurant, pioneer guest cabins, our delightful country gift shop, our entertaining dinner theater, and even become "husband and wife" with our outstanding wedding facilities and services.
Nestled within the 2,630 acres of thick forests, 18 lush canyons and sparkling waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park, the 1930's era stone-and-log Lodge is situated atop a wooded bluff overlooking the picturesque Illinois River. Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center is the only lodging facility actually located on the Starved Rock State Park grounds.
he Lakefront Cottages consists of 20 units which overlook the shores of Carlyle Lake and the adjacent cove. Guests may choose from 6 single units or 7 duplexes, including 3 units which are wheelchair accessible. The rustic cottages are located on the Carlyle Lake shoreline offering a spectacular view of the lake.
Nestled along the coastline of Lake Michigan on 4,100 acres of natural beauty in a protected state park, the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center will sweep you away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life and into a scenic paradise. The resort is the only hotel in the state
Nestled in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, in beautiful Southern Illinois, the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center offers a unique and memorable get-a-way that will keep you coming back time and time again. Set along the water, the resort offers the perfect setting for couples, families, sports and recreation enthusiasts or business groups, with many resort and area activities to enjoy year-round.
Set in the rolling bluffs just outside Grafton, Illinois, overlooking the scenic Illinois River, Pere Marquette State Park is a treasure-trove of nature and picturesque beauty. The centerpiece of the park is the massive lodge and adjacent guest houses. The lodge has a rich heritage dating back to the 1930's and has a distinctive flavor of native stone and rustic timbers. Today the old has been skillfully blended with the new, providing first-class accommodations in an historical setting
Alto Vineyards
Blue Sky Vineyards
Hedman Orchard and Vienyards
Owl Creek Vineyard
Von Jakob Vineyard
Giant City Stables
River to River Trail