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Come shop in Jackson County’s unique antique/collectable shops, gift stores, art galleries, and specialty shops.

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HISTORY UNCOVERED

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

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Browse golf courses and other outdoor recreation activities and facilities including rock climbing, hiking and wildlife viewing.

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Apple Festival

APPLE FESTIVAL

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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Tourism in Southern Illinois
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from the Jackson County Growth Alliance featured story Jackson County is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. The county boasts some of the best hiking trails in the region, with varying lengths and difficulty levels. The River to River Trail is the highest elevation trail, while the Campus Lake walk located
Top 5️⃣ HIKES in Jackson County, Illinois!
Top 5️⃣ HIKES in Jackson County, Illinois!
Jessica Baine @caffeineuntilcocktails According to a mom who doesn’t hike very often! But seriously, I wanted to round up my favorite hikes that I think are semi-easy, kid-friendly, and have gorgeous views! @caffeineuntilcocktails #JacksonCountyIL @SouthernIllinoisTourism
Southern Illinois prepares for a large crowd for the solar eclipse
Southern Illinois prepares for a large crowd for the solar eclipse
By CARLY DICK cdick@thesouthern.com Feb 8, 2024 Updated Feb 8, 2024 The countdown to the total solar eclipse is on, and businesses in the region are preparing for the thousands of people who will travel to the area. Southern Illinois will be directly in the path of totality — the best visibility for the eclipse.
Murphysboro’s Small Town Scoop dishes out relief from the heat
Murphysboro’s Small Town Scoop dishes out relief from the heat
Les O’Dell The Southern Aug 24, 2023 Mandy Pfeaster might be the only person in Southern Illinois who actually likes the hot weather of recent weeks. No one can blame her. After all, it is good for business – the ice cream business. “Summer is definitely my favorite,” said the owner of Small Town Scoop,
A Bike Rally and a Depot
A Bike Rally and a Depot
Lindsay + Tim Stockhecke www.delicouslyordinary.com Located along Historic Mainstreet in downtown Murphysboro, there is no doubt the Old Depot has endured. Built in 1888 and surviving the tornado of 1925, the depot was the Mobile and Ohio Railroad station and the largest line on the Mobile and Ohio line between St. Louis, Missouri, and Cairo.

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