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Weather keeping you inside? Not a fan of active nature activities, bugs, or sweat in general? I have you covered! Check out these indoor things to do in Southern Illinois. Of course, we always recommend trying our local restaurants too, but there are too many to list! This guide is family-friendly too!

Looking for things to do this fall in Southern Illinois? I have the perfect list for you! From tailgates to pumpkin paths, wineries to festivals, and everything in between! Included are links, locations, and dates (when available). Save the checklist to your phone and pull it up the next weekend you find yourself asking, “what is there to do in Southern Illinois?”

Our adventures on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail while attending the Midsummer Picnic Pairings event! This event is a progressive food and wine tasting that takes place over 12 wineries located in Southern Illinois. The Southern Illinois wine trail is known for it’s unique blends among beautiful bluffs.

Our weekend at the Shawnee Revival Music and Camping Festival located at the Shawnee Cave Amphitheater in Murphysboro, Illinois. This weekend featured artists like The Red Clay Strays, Brothers Comatose, Samantha Fish, Grace Potter, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, The Main Squeeze, and more! This Midwest music festival with camping and glamping packages was SO cool! Here are some tips we learned along the way.

Read about our Saturday stay at the Pale Black Dot, and what two best friends of two decades do when they meet back up!

A detailed review of the Paul Ice Recreation Area in Murphysboro, Illinois. This rec area is maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and features three playgrounds, hunting and fishing, boat and kayak launches, geocaches, pavilions, and rest areas.