Things To Do
We are so excited for our favorite people to experience our home of beautiful Southern Illinois. Below are some of our favorite things we love to enjoy together and we hope you can experience them too!
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Road, Ava, IL 62907
This is by far our favorite brewery in the area. We have had some incredible days together sipping Scratch beer.
Rocky Bluff Trail
Rocky Bluff Trail, IL 62902
This trail holds a special place in our hearts. This is where we got engaged January 31st 2025!
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Road, Cobden, IL 62920
Southern Illinois is known for its wine trail! Owl creek is one of our favorites.
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass, IL 62905
This brewery/winery sits in the beautiful Alto pass region and has lots of wineries nearby! The view on the deck is beautiful!
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
777 Walkers Bluff Way, Carterville, IL 62918
For our Texas family and friends, we have a local casino! The groom and mother of the groom can teach you how to play roulette! :)
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL 62958
We love Giant City State Park! We have hiked many miles in the Shawnee National Forest together.
For all the days along the way