The 8 Best Guided Tours in Illinois!

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Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, Makanda, IL

Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is perfect for adrenaline junkies, thrill seekers, and nature-lovers who want a close-up experience with beautiful Southern Illinois. Visitors can zip through over 80 acres… Read More

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

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Abandoned Town of Cairo, Cairo, IL

Explore what’s left of an eerie town abandoned many years ago. The ghost town of Cairo was once the home of much racial tension in the early 1900s, and a lack of civil rights continued for… Read More

13 Perfect Illinois Getaways!

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Giant City State Park Lodge, Makanda, IL

Enjoy Southern Illinois hospitality at the Giant City Lodge, where you can relax and appreciate nature. The lodge features a massive stone fireplace in the Great Room with a wrap-around balcony. The… Read More

The 7 Best Sightseeing Tours in Illinois!

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Bart Lane’s Shawnee Guided Hiking Tours, Eddyville, IL

Experience the wonders of the Shawnee National Forest with Bart Lane’s Shawnee Guided Hiking Tour. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or have only dreamt of hiking along the wooded… Read More

9 Best Dance Clubs and Venues in Illinois!

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The Hangar 9, Carbondale, IL

Enjoy live music, dancing, karaoke, and craft beer at The Hangar 9, a super chill place for hanging out with friends in Carbondale. You’ll find a lineup of live entertainment, such as tribute… Read More

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Memorial Day Bash With The Musicmen

Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Starview Vineyards

Cobden, IL

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Southern Illinois Music Festival - Chamber Music in Cairo

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Harold S Jones Fine Arts Center

Cairo, IL

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Southern Illinois Music Festival - Opera Teaser

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:00pm

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Alto Vineyards

Alto Pass, IL

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Southern Illinois Music Festival - Opera Teaser

Southern Illinois Music Festival - Antigone String Quartet

Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 at 2:00pm

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Anna Arts Center

Anna, IL

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Southern Illinois Music Festival - Antigone String Quartet

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