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Southern Illinois Tourism Development Office
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL 62897
888-998-9397, 618-629-1819
www.adventureillinois.com

Carbondale Convention & Tourism Bureau
University Mall
1185 E Main St, Ste 1046
Carbondale, IL 62901
800-526-1500, 618-529-4451
www.cctb.org

Mt. Vernon Convention &
Visitors Bureau
200 Potomac Blvd.
P. O. Box 1708
1602 Sioux Dr
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
618-242-3151
www.mtvernon.com/index.htm

Southernmost Illinois
Tourism Bureau
Shawnee College Building
Lower Level
1000 N Main St
Anna, IL 62906
800-248-4373, 618-833-9928
www.southernmostillinois.com

OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS   

region: Southern (Benton, Harrisburg, Mount Vernon, Marion)    
interest: Friends/Explore

Get your feet wet at Rend Lake or Mermet Springs before carousing at Franky's Sports Bar and Grill. Tour the town's luscious wineries and antique to your heart's content. For some good southern eats, visit Apple Dumplin's Grandma's Way and bike it off on the Rim Rock Recreational Trail. Try your luck at Harrah's Casino or sneak away to the Hideout Bar.

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Be sure to check out Rend Lake, voted one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois!
Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1

Dive the cliffs of Mermet Springs. Drive the day away at one of five golf courses.  Compare fine vintages.





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Day 2

Give lady luck a chance at Harrah’s. Delight in a taste of Tuscany at Blue Sky Vineyard. Relish the autumn splendor in the great outdoors.




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Day 3

Summon your inner diety at Garden of the Gods.  Hang out with Elvis and Marilyn at the Americana Hollywood Museum.  Stock up on country kitsch at the Olde Homestead.




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Photo Credits: Day 1- Mike Seroni, Day 2- Harrah's Casino, Day 3- The Illinois Board of Tourism

Shell gift cards available while supplies last. Card cannot be redeemed for cash. Shell Oil Products US is not a sponsor or cosponsor of this promotion. One per household. Gift Card mailed upon completion of trip.
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