Explore Vienna
Nature Lovers migrate to Southern Illinois to participate in the greatest outdoor activities in the midwest..

Hiking, Mile after Magnifient Mile
One of the top ten reasons travelers visit Southern Illinois is to HIKE! It is also the best way to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

Shawnee Winery
Southern Illinois wine county starts Free wine tasting daily.

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Tunnel Hill Trail, Harrisburg
As you bike along the trail, the scenery is always changing. Woodland communities with their seasonal flora and fauna provide a peacful and relaxing escape from the rigors of our busy world.

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Garden of the Gods
The Wilderness area is over 320 million years old and covers over 3,300 acres of beautiful old growth forest.. The bedrock has created some interesting rock formations.

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Annual Festivals
All year round, Southernmost Illinois is actively getting people together for every reason imaginable. Quilters and Red Hatters will have a chance to socialize with like-minded friends in April, and the River to River Relay draws hundreds of runners to the region.

Many festivals in the region are unique to the area, such as the Superman Festival in Metropolis, home of the comic-book character. The Cobden Peach Festival grows every year and has arts and crafts, baked goods, and music. The scenery combined with tradition and the wonderful people in the area come together to create some of the best social occasions in the Midwest,and we welcome one and all to join in the fun.