Why people love visiting captivating Southern Illinois
Take a holiday to Southern Illinois and enjoy the area's entertainment, opera and theatre scene. Renowned for its sporting events, zoo and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Southern Illinois
Are you searching for attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Southern Illinois a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Pheasant Hollow Winery (23.4 mi / 37.7 km)
- Crooked Creek Winery (23.9 mi / 38.4 km)
- Fairfield Country Club (24.6 mi / 39.6 km)
- Flora Golf and Country Club (23.2 mi / 37.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Southern Illinois
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Southern Illinois is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Raccoon Lake Park (15.9 mi / 25.6 km)
- Rend Lake (22.3 mi / 35.8 km)
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park (23.1 mi / 37.2 km)
- Bell Tower Park (18.4 mi / 29.7 km)
- Benton City Park (30 mi / 48.3 km)
- Veterans Memorial Park (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
Transport options to and around Southern Illinois
Fly into Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), the closest airport, located 47.1 mi (75.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis), which is 54.4 mi (87.5 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Centralia Station, Du Quoin Station and Effingham Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around Southern Illinois by catching a ride on the metro at Shiloh-Scott Station, College Station or Belleville Station.