Food scene
The Diver Down
219 E Main StGreat food and atmosphere
Lusk Creek Liquor and Gaming
West Main StreetGreat food, friendly atmosphere and gaming.
Tanny's Grill and Chill
319 E Main StDelicious home style cooking.
Golconda's hometown diner, since before any of us can remember. Good food and friendly locals!
6 locals recommend
Golconda Dari-Barr
Golconda's hometown diner, since before any of us can remember. Good food and friendly locals!
Pope County's newest bar & grill. Tasty food and great atmosphere, located in Illinois' horseback trail riding capital.
8 locals recommend
Shotgun Eddys
510 Straight StPope County's newest bar & grill. Tasty food and great atmosphere, located in Illinois' horseback trail riding capital.
Chocolate Factory
990 Illinois 146Famous nationwide for their sweet treats!
Good food and wonderful view. It is seasonal, check them out on Facebook or call for open/close dates
22 locals recommend
E'Town River Restaurant
100 Front StGood food and wonderful view. It is seasonal, check them out on Facebook or call for open/close dates
Sightseeing
Easy access to the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest. Picnic areas, playground, hiking trails, public swimming pool.
19 locals recommend
Dixon Springs State Park
982 Illinois 146Easy access to the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest. Picnic areas, playground, hiking trails, public swimming pool.
Beautiful US Forest Service recreational area. Picnic & camping areas, beach area with concessions, swimming & fishing.
11 locals recommend
Lake Glendale Recreation Area
Beautiful US Forest Service recreational area. Picnic & camping areas, beach area with concessions, swimming & fishing.
Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area
Bell Smith Springs RoadA favorite of both visitors & locals. Beautiful!
Indian Kitchen Trailhead
82 Indian Kitchen RdBeautiful hiking area
Some of the Shawnee's most famous sights. Breathtakingly beautiful. Be sure to take a picture with Sassy the Bigfoot near the entrance.
60 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
Some of the Shawnee's most famous sights. Breathtakingly beautiful. Be sure to take a picture with Sassy the Bigfoot near the entrance.
Gateway to the Ohio River/Smithland Pool and all of it's tributaries. Great fishing and water sports! Get your bait/tackle/accessories/fuel and snacks here. Boat rentals, transient and long term slip rentals, and awesome atmosphere await here at the Oasis on the Ohio.
Golconda Marina
1 Marina DrGateway to the Ohio River/Smithland Pool and all of it's tributaries. Great fishing and water sports! Get your bait/tackle/accessories/fuel and snacks here. Boat rentals, transient and long term slip rentals, and awesome atmosphere await here at the Oasis on the Ohio.
Legendary home of the river pirates that once terrorized unsuspecting travelers.
17 locals recommend
Cave In Rock State Park
1 New State Park RdLegendary home of the river pirates that once terrorized unsuspecting travelers.
Beautiful lake and park. Don't miss the statue of Tecumseh, legendary Shawnee Indian chief.
6 locals recommend
Glen O Jones Lake
Beautiful lake and park. Don't miss the statue of Tecumseh, legendary Shawnee Indian chief.
City advice
Getting around
Guided hiking tours and shuttle service
Contact Bart Lane's Shawnee Guided Hiking Tours & Shuttle services. 618-672-1027. https://www.facebook.com/shawneehikingtours/
Book before you go
Guided Fishing/Hunting trips
https://www.allaroundoutfitters.com/