Southern Illinois is home to many little hidden gems. We'd love for you to get to know our little slice of the world by visiting some of our favorite places!
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Road, Ava, IL 62907, (618) 426-1415
Our favorite little brewery on earth. A unique hidden gem tucked away in the woods here in Southern Illinois!
Bennie's Italian Foods
309 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959, (618) 997-6736
John's family owned Italian restaurant for the past 38 years!
Crown Brew Coffee Co.
107 East Union Street, Marion, IL 62959, (618) 422-8808
Big city feel in small town Marion!
Ferne Clyffe State Park
90 Goreville Road, Goreville, IL 62939, (618) 995-2411
Great place to go for a nice easy hike!
The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar
200 South Front Street, Cobden, IL 62920, (618) 893-1999
Unique cafe with amazing food and atmosphere!
Makanda Boardwalk
520 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL 62958, (618) 351-0201
Favorite little quirky artsy town in southern Illinois. Home to Vulture Fest. With unique shops specializing in local handmade goods, ice cream, and the ever popular Rainmaker Garden,
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 South Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda, IL 62958, (618) 995-9463
One of many local wineries along the Southern Illinois Wine Trail!
Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Road, Carbondale, IL 62902, (618) 549-5517
This is the closest winery to our house and our food truck sets up here a lot!