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Explore the vast history of Southern Illinois with tours of historic homes and museums. Local cemeteries are also listed here.

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Events include carnival, entertainment, arts & crafts, parade, band competition, car show, queen pageant, walk/run race, and much more. For more information and a complete schedule of Murphysboro Apple Festival events visit www.murphysboro.com.

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CHEERS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Jackson County is the the proud home of a local distillery and a number of fine craft breweries. It is also home to the famous Shawnee Wine Trail. The state’s original five wineries have blossomed to nearly ten times that number, with nearly fifty wineries producing their own special craft. Find wineries throughout Southern Illinois and two different wine trails.

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Jackson County, IL

The best and most diverse attractions in Illinois. Make Jackson County in Southern Illinois the destination for your next getaway.

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Jackson County, Illinois is your stop for fun and relaxation, from our beautiful bluffs of the Shawnee National Forest and our Shawnee Wine trail, to festivals and concerts. Join in on the fun! In Southern Illinois we know how to have a great time!

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Giant City State Park – A Snap Shot
Giant City State Park – A Snap Shot
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.deliciouslyordinary.com With the vast nature of the Shawnee National Forest spanning 289,000 acres across the most southern part of Illinois, Giant City State Park, located within SNF, is a great option for visitors looking for a self-contained park with a clear entrance and trails all within close proximity of one another.
Little Grand Canyon | 5 Tips Before You Go
Little Grand Canyon | 5 Tips Before You Go
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.deliciouslyordinary.com One of the most advanced hikes we take as a family, Little Grand Canyon was admittedly intimidating the first time we did this trail a few years back. With that being said many of my fears were dispelled that first time and we have since found this to be our
Kayaking Cedar Lake
Kayaking Cedar Lake
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.deliciouslyordinary.com My first time kayaking was on vacation in Kauai and I remember thinking, while it was undeniably phenomenal the lush scenery was so similar to southern Illinois. Since that first paddle we have enjoyed many more right here in our region and each time are reminded that the very scenery
Six Stops, Nine potters | Enjoying the Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail
Six Stops, Nine potters | Enjoying the Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.deliciouslyordinary.com Spanning Jackson and Union Counties, the Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail is an annual shared experience over a two-day period in the month of May. While some of the artists keep regular studio hours the majority of them do not making this the perfect opportunity to meet, ask questions and experience
All the ways | Why you shouldn’t miss your next local art fair
All the ways | Why you shouldn’t miss your next local art fair
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.deliciouslyordinary.com Throughout southern illinois, and within every community across the country, art fairs are hosted in local parks, civic centers, and more. Some are well attended, some not so much. There are juried exhibits, those with vendor fees and those without. The novice and the trained. Those that call themselves artists,

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