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Mound City National Cemetery


141 State Highway 37
Mound City, IL 62963

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On the National Register of Historic Places, this cemetery has soldiers from every war except Revolutionary War; 2,759 markers are unknown. During the eclipse weekend the Interpretative Center Museum Lodge will be open to the public from noon - 4pm...

Fults Hill Prairie Natural Preserve


Bluff Rd. S. of Fults
Chester, IL 62233

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Upland forest, savanna, hill prairie, limestone glade, limestone cliff and sink hole ponds. The area is rich in plants and animals species. From the south end of Fults, take Bluff.

Giant City Stables


722 Giant City Road
Makanda, IL 62958

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Horse rentals and guided trail rides south of Carbondale at Giant City State Park. Last ride daily requires reservations. Pony rides (hand led on trail). Summer day camps. Riding lessons. Group rates.

Cache River State Natural Area


930 Sunflower Lane, off Highway 37
Belknap, IL 62908

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Nature preserve, canoeing, boating, hiking trails & boardwalks, hunting.

Cedar Lake


Cedar Lake Road
Makanda, IL 62958

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Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located south of Murphysboro and southwest of Carbondale, Illinois. Although the lake was constructed for the...

Bruce Park


100 Front Street
Energy, IL 62933

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Located in the center of Energy, Bruce Park is a nicely manicured 8-acre park with trees, pavilions, ball diamonds and soccer fields. The park is a great place to take your family on an outing or for your kids to participate in local sports. While...

Izaak Walton Park


100 South Jackson Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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The Park provides a boat ramp onto Lake McLeansboro, restroom facilities, and the Izaak Walton Log Cabin. The cabin, built by the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League in 1936, is currently undergoing restoration but will be available for social...

Kid's Kingdom


3 Meadow Acres Drive
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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A re-creation of Historic McLeansboro where children can climb, swing, slide and play. The park also offers a pavilion, bathroom facilities, and a wooded area for exploration.

First Official Airmail Mural


201-249 South Jackson Street
McLeansboro, IL 62859

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The mural is located in the Post Office lobby, and was painted by American Artist Dorothea Mierisch. It commemorates the first official airmail flight that took place in McLeansboro September 26, 1912.

Keyes Park


Washington St. and Park St.
Du Quoin, IL 62832

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This fun filled family park is the site of picnics, family reunions, a children's playground, tennis and basketball courts and a skateboard park. The Veterans Memorial is here and a ceremony held each year after the Veterans Day Parade.

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