From fine dinning to hidden dives, boutiques to large department stores, and concerts, plays, shows, and more, the Southern Illinois region is packed full of treasures to keep you entertained. Many restaurants, shops, wineries, and breweries are locally owned and have been run by families for generations. And the best part is, the scenic drives that lead you to your adventures are part of the journey of exploring Southern Illinois. 

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Here are just a few of the options in our region:

Restaurants Available in the Surrounding Area

• Chester, IL

• Steeleville, IL (15 minutes)

• Perryville, MO (20 minutes)

• Sparta, IL (25 minutes)

• Ste. Genevieve, MO (25 minutes)

• Red Bud, IL (30 minutes)

• Murphysboro, IL (45 minutes)

• Carbondale, IL (60 minutes)

• Cape Girardeau, MO (60 minutes)

• Belleville, IL (60 minutes)

• St. Louis, MO (60 minutes)

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Wineries & Breweries

• The Pour Vineyard - Red Bud, IL

• Brix Urban Winery & Market - Ste. Genevieve, MO

• Charleville Vineyards - Ste. Genevieve, MO

• Scratch Brewing Company - Ava, IL

• Route 51 Brewing Company - Elkville, IL

• Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Southern Illinois

• Missouri Wine Trails

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Grocery Shopping

• Rozier’s Country Market – Chester, IL​

• Walmart - Chester, IL​

• Dollar General - Chester, IL

• Steeleville Marketplace - Steeleville, IL (15 minutes) ​

• Dollar General Market – Steeleville, IL (15 minutes)

• Walmart Supercenter – Sparta, IL (25 minutes)​

• Aldi – Sparta, IL (25 minutes), Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

• Schenk’s Market – Evansville, IL (25 minutes)

• ​Walmart Supercenter – Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

• Aldi - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)
• ​Frank and Bridget’s Produce – Perryville, MO (25 minutes)​

• Rozier’s Country Mart Food – Perryville, MO (25 minutes)​

• Shawnee Country Store – Ava, IL (30 minutes) (Amish Owned)

• Red Bud IGA – Red Bud, IL (30 minutes)​

 

Shopping, Entertainment & More

• Coffee Shops

  • Scooter's Coffee - Chester, IL & Perryville, MO (25 minutes)​

  • Starbucks - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

  • King's Coffee - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

  • Fuel Cafe - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

  • Villainous Grounds - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

  • The Wicked Bean - Campbell Hill, IL (25 minutes)

  • Off the Square Coffee Co. - Red Bud, IL (30 minutes)

• Ice Cream Shops​

  • Dairy Queen - Chester, IL & Sparta, IL

  • Sugar Chic Creamery - Perryville & Ste. Genevieve, MO (25-30 minutes)

  • Cone or Cup - Perryville, MO (25 minutes)

  • Sling N Scoops - Red Bud, IL (30 minutes)

• Boutique Shopping

  • The Jade Leopard Boutique - Chester, IL​

  • Belle Ever After Boutique - Ste. Genevieve, MO (30 minutes)

  • Boutique Obsessed - Ruma, IL (25 minutes)

• Antique Shopping

  • Historic Ste. Genevieve, MO​

• Theatres​

  • Marcus Cape West Cinema - Cape Girardeau, MO (60 minutes)

  • Shryock Auditorium - SIU Carbondale, IL (45 minutes)

  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - Marion, IL (60 minutes)

  • Fox Theatre - St. Louis, MO (60 minutes)

  • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - St. Louis, MO (60 minutes)

• Bowling​

  • Legion Bowling - Steeleville, IL (15 minutes)​

  • K of C Bowling - Perryville, IL (25 minutes)