Southern Region

CVBs in the Southern Region:

• ILLINOISouth Tourism

  4387 N. Illinois Street, Suite 200
  Swansea, IL 62226
  618.257.1488

  Find yourself in one of our 22 Southern Illinois counties. We offer great family friendly attractions, historic sites, restaurants, shops, wineries, and lodging. ILLINOISouth, known for outdoor recreation, is home to many state parks and numerous beautiful lakes creating ample spaces for fishing, boating, and hunting. Additionally, hundreds of miles of trails for bicycling and hiking can be found throughout the region. Check out Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park - home to the largest fountain in America, discover the birthplace of Popeye in Chester, or go back in time 300 years with a trip to Fort de Chartres in Prairie du Rocher. You’ll be surprised by everything ILLINOISouth has to offer!

• Southernmost Illinois

  P.O. Box 378
  Anna, IL 62906
  618.833.9928 | Toll Free: 800.248.4373

  Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind art, wine, antiques, or exploring the great outdoors, Southernmost Illinois can take you there. The trails begin in the rolling Southern Illinois countryside where you can sip your way along and discover truly surprising and authentic wine culture on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Bed and Breakfasts, cabins and cottage rentals dot the region and are great launching pads for wine tasting, hiking or biking enthusiasts. Nearby, the Shawnee National Forest offers hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and some of the best fishing. Breathtaking. Natural Beauty. And Adventure.

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