2021 Visitors Guide

Sunset at Carlyle Lake | Photo Credit: @kblanquart

Welcome to ILLINOISouth!

Whether you’re driving through or planning to make a special trip – we sincerely thank you for your interest in ILLINOISouth. Our territory is comprised of 22 counties stretching the width of the state, from the Mississippi River bordering Missouri – all the way to the Wabash River bordering Indiana. ILLINOISouth covers over 100 thousand square miles of the state, accounting for hundreds of cities and villages that offer countless opportunities for outdoor adventure, foodie fun, and unique events just to name a few.

It goes without stating that the recent pandemic has effected quite a few things in terms of travel and tourism, so as you get a few ideas while you’re reading our guide – we highly encourage you to do a quick Internet or social media search to get all of the details possible in regards to what you’re interested in. That said, ILLINOISouth offers a TON of socially distant opportunities that are a simple road trip away.

Aside from this guide, which can also be found on illinoisouth.org – we offer several other ways for you to get information on our attractions, communities, events and more! Look up ILLINOISouth Tourism on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for informative posts and in-depth videos that will give you an idea of what to expect when visiting our area.

From all of us here at ILLINOISouth Tourism, we hope you have a great time visiting our neck of the woods. Take A LOT of pictures and share your stories with us on social media, we love to hear from you!

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