Tours & Packages
Tours
Historical Tours
Williamson County is an area that abounds with history. Take a walk around the Marion Square where General John Logan delivered a speech that was instrumental in winning Southern Illinois to the Union cause during the Civil War. Read about the fascinating tales of the infamous gangster Charlie Birger and the Hole in the Wall Gang. Browse memorabilia that serves as a remembrance of the people and events that gave Williamson County the name of “Bloody Williamson.”
Mystery Tours
Southern Illinois is an ideal place for mystery tours. The Shawnee National Forest and its numerous recreation areas blended together with colorful stories, events and happenings of the area, make up a variety of fascinating mystery tours.
Scenic Tours
Southern Illinois offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. The Fall foliage at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and the Spring wildflowers that cover the rolling hillsides are just a few of the sites that make this area so spectacular.
Agricultural Tours
Southern Illinois is a very diverse area. The state experimental farms feature horticulture, cattle, swine and sheep farming. Private orchards offer excellent spring blossoms and fall fruit tours. From horses to ostriches, herb fields to native farming practices, the diversity often ranges from hill to hill.
Hub and Spoke Tours
Williamson County, sitting in the heart, or “hub” of Southern Illinois, is the ideal location for a hub and spoke tour. Traveling 50 miles in any direction from Williamson County, you can see all of the sights of Southern Illinois. Journey to the east and enjoy Cave-in-Rock on the Ohio River. Travel west and visit Chester, the home of Popeye, which sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. Wander southward to where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers converge and explore Fort Defiance, and take a trip to the north and experience the wonders of the National Coal Museum. No matter which direction you journey; Southern Illinois provides a plethora of sights and events to explore.
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