Keith's Guidebook

Keith
Keith's Guidebook

Food scene

Great food and atmosphere
16 locals recommend
The Diver Down
219 E Main St
16 locals recommend
Great food and atmosphere
Great food, friendly atmosphere and gaming.
Lusk Creek Liquor and Gaming
West Main Street
Great food, friendly atmosphere and gaming.
Delicious home style cooking.
6 locals recommend
Tanny's Grill and Chill
319 E Main St
6 locals recommend
Delicious 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
6 locals recommend
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 St
8 locals recommend
Pope County's newest bar & grill. Tasty food and great atmosphere, located in Illinois' horseback trail riding capital.
Famous nationwide for their sweet treats!
14 locals recommend
Chocolate Factory
990 Illinois 146
14 locals recommend
Famous 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 St
22 locals recommend
Good 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 146
19 locals recommend
Easy 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
11 locals recommend
Beautiful US Forest Service recreational area. Picnic & camping areas, beach area with concessions, swimming & fishing.
A favorite of both visitors & locals. Beautiful!
26 locals recommend
Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area
Bell Smith Springs Road
26 locals recommend
A favorite of both visitors & locals. Beautiful!
Beautiful hiking area
Indian Kitchen Trailhead
82 Indian Kitchen Rd
Beautiful 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
60 locals recommend
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 Dr
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.
Legendary home of the river pirates that once terrorized unsuspecting travelers.
17 locals recommend
Cave In Rock State Park
1 New State Park Rd
17 locals recommend
Legendary 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
6 locals recommend
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/