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IL Tourist Attractions






IL Tourist Attractions


Tourist attractions in IL - Theme Parks, Tours, Museums, National Parks, Historic Sites & More!
Below is a list of attractions in IL to help you plan an IL Vacation! Find detailed information on the IL tourist attraction entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific IL attraction category on the left hand menu.

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A Step Back In Time
Golconda has become the PREMIERE destination location....

Category:     Golconda Excursion in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Golconda, home to so many classic buildings that much of the city has been designated a national historic district. It is one of 10 places in the byway listed on the National registry of historic places. Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Golconda is headquarters for several of the most popular National Parks. Golconda is not your typical "sleepy river town". The plaque in City Hall declares the entire town as "Historic Golconda", a designation reserved for only a handful of places in the State of Illinois. Thousands of people flock to Golconda every September to enjoy the highly popular Golconda Shrimp Festival, brought to you by Main Street Golconda, Inc.
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Center for American Archeology Visitors' Center & Museum
Archeological museum and gift shop

Category:     Kampsville Culture in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: The CAA Visitors' Center & Museum, part of our independent non-profit research & education institution, offers exhibits about the prehistory & history of the lower Illinois River Valley, part of the scenic Great Rivers Region. Our gift shop offers a variety of unique items for all ages, including books, jewelry, toys, CAA gear, and much more. Please contact us for information about our educational programs, which include field trips & residential programs, including summer excavation programs for families, teens, and adults!
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Hogg Hollow Winery
Cozy family owned winery

Category:     Eddyville Winery in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: We are a small family owned and operated winery. We produce and bottle 15 wines all made from local grown Illinois grapes and fruit. We design and print our own labels and also offer personalized labels for a wedding or event. Our cozy lounge seats 25 and has a fireplace, local art, Ropp all nature cheese and Longhorn beef sticks.
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McCully Heritage Project
940 acre nature preserve

Category:     Kampsville Aquarium in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: The McCully Heritage Project is a 940 acre natural area located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois. The Project offers 15 miles of trails, open to hiking and horseback riding. The trails travel through various ecological areas including hardwood forests, wetlands and prairies. Scenic overlooks are located along the trails. A restored wetland area includes a boardwalk and interpretive signs. The site also has two fishing ponds, a nineteenth-century log cabin, a demonstration prairie plot and a pavilion, with parking and restrooms. The Project is perfect for picnicking, bird watching, nature photography and turtle watching. Visitors can expect to see abundant wildflowers and wildlife, such as songbirds, wild turkeys, blue heron, butterflies, white-tailed deer, fox, bobcats, muskrats and turtle and more. The McCully Heritage Project is open from dawn to dusk. Visitors are required to sign in at the Main Kiosk in the parking area. Horseback riders should also sign an insurance waiver. Primitive camping is available with advanced arrangements and potable water is available on site. The pavilion and grounds are open for events such as family reunions or outdoor weddings. School groups and clubs are welcome. Groups larger than family size should call in advance to make arrangements before their visit. Hunting or removal of any plant or other material is prohibited without express written permission. The McCully Heritage Project is a non-profit facility with no funding from state or federal sources. Donations are encouraged, and all donations are used for upkeep of the site
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Shawnee Queen River Taxi
Enjoy a scenic trip on the Ohio River.

Category:     Rosiclare Excursion in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Take a scenic cruise on the historical Ohio River with stops in Golconda, Rosiclare, Elizabethtown, and Cave In Rock. Relax and enjoy the shorelines of Illinois and Kentucky, as our crew points out the natural and man made wonders of the area. From estate homes to caves, as well as eagles, asian carp and other animal and plant life native to the river, you will get a perspective aboard the Shawnee Queen that you will never get from land. We offer scheduled public transportation that allows people to move between river communities to access services. The Shawnee Queen is a 48 passenger vessel equipped with wheelchair securements, ADA accessible restroom, life jackets and bicycle racks. Reservations are recommended.
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World's Largest Catsup Bottle
Historic water tower and roadside tourist attraction

Category:     Collinsville Historic Site in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: The World's Largest Catsup Bottle stands proudly next to Route 159, just south of downtown Collinsville, Illinois. This unique 170 ft. tall water tower was built in 1949 by the W.E. Caldwell Company for the G.S. Suppiger catsup bottling plant - bottlers of Brooks old original rich & tangy catsup. In 1995, due to the efforts of the Catsup Bottle Preservation Group, this landmark roadside attraction was saved from demolition and beautifully restored to its original appearance. Recognized the world over as an excellent example of 20th century roadside Americana, the World's Largest Catsup Bottle regularly garners national attention and attracts visitors and tourists every day. In August of 2002 it was named to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Hardin County, Illinois
Historic attractions, hiking,biking,swimming,parks and fishi

Category:     All Locations Historic Site in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Hardin County Illinois brings to a weekend packed with adventure. We offer hiking the Garden of the Gods,Pounds hollow lake,rim rock trail, Illinois state mineral Flourspar museum,Illinois iron furnace, shawnee queen river taxi,Cave-in-rock state park, Historic rose Hotel B&B(ca1812). Hollywood came to Hardin county and filmed Davy Crockett and the river Pirates and also Davy Crockett and the Keel boat races. Also How the west was won with 24 major stars. The oldest still running baptist church(ca.1806). Rosiclare new river walk. We are nestled in the Shawnee National forest. Adventure for everyone to enjoy.
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Knox County Historical Sites, Inc.
1840's National Register restored structures

Category:     Knoxville Historic Site in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Original courthouse, jail, and hall of records for Knox County until 1878. Restored and listed on National Register. Housing museum artifacts indigenous to Knox County Illinois, located in Knoxville, Illinois. Museum highlights include authentic Lincoln buggy, Civil War uniforms and memorabilia, Brown's Corn Planter, Abingdon Pottery Collection. Also 1831 log cabin, site of the first general store in Knoxville.
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Living Windows
Downtown Celebration in December

Category:     Monmouth Scenic in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Held on the first friday evening of December businesses open their doors to kick o;ff the holiday season, and visitors can enjoy more than 40 live window settings, carriage rides, strolling minstrels, and carollers. There's plenty of hot cocoa to warm you up after your wanderings, and other satisfying refreshments are provided by the local merchants. There are a variety of community concerts, historical walks, unique shopping, and other activities throughout the weekend.
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Shawnee Winery
The Newest Winery in Illinois!

Category:     Vienna Winery in Illinois


Description of this Illinois Attraction: Come sit and spell and enjoy a glass of wine in our tasting room or while sitting outside on our deck. Take in the views of the Shawnee National Forest. While you're here, be sure to take a look around our gift shop and pick up a momento to remember your trip to Southern Illinois and the Shawnee Winery
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