Southwest Illinois, IL

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Southwest Illinois

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Eastport

If you're spending some time in Eastport, Gateway Conference Center and Splash City Family Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.

Eastport
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Kruta Bakery and World's Largest Catsup Bottle are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Alorton

Alorton is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater East St. Louis area, you might plan a trip to GCS Ballpark or Gateway Arch.

Alorton
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Mulberry Hills

While Mulberry Hills isn't home to many top sights, World's Largest Catsup Bottle and Kruta Bakery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mulberry Hills
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
3 out of 5
145 North 44th Street , Mount Vernon, IL
The price is AED 367 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
AED 367
AED 415 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,291 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and attentive!"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Mt. Vernon
Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
2 out of 5
1100 Eastgate Dr, O'Fallon, IL
The price is AED 190 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
AED 190
AED 219 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in O'Fallon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"service was very friendly. easy location very dated but was clean reasonable place to stay out the storms as we were traveling"

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham O'Fallon
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
2.5 out of 5
1607 Pontiac Dr, East St. Louis, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 247 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 247
AED 279 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East St. Louis. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"No problems"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255
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Secluded Rental Cabin on Southern Illinois Wine Trail, Private Hot Tub
Secluded Rental Cabin on Southern Illinois Wine Trail, Private Hot Tub
Buncombe
Stay at this cabin in Buncombe. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
Peaceful Getaway
"Amazing views with cattle and evening deer. Secluded and private hot tub to unwind and relax. Perfect cabin!"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Secluded Rental Cabin on Southern Illinois Wine Trail, Private Hot Tub
Rest, Relax and Renew. Our log cabin experience awaits your arrival.
Rest, Relax and Renew. Our log cabin experience awaits your arrival.
Anna
Stay at this cabin in Anna. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
nice
"Overall very nice place. Host were great and easy to contact."

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Rest, Relax and Renew. Our log cabin experience awaits your arrival.
New cabin in the woods with private hot tub
New cabin in the woods with private hot tub
Cobden
Stay at this cabin in Anna. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions StarView Vineyards and King Neptune Memorial are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
Anna cabin in the woofs
"Great clean cabin in the woods with hot tub clean and nice"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

New cabin in the woods with private hot tub
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Popular places to visit

Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.

Southern Illinois University

4.5/5(173 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Southern Illinois University, during your trip to Carbondale. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Southern Illinois University
Monk's Mound covers almost 14 acres and rises 100 feet. A part of the larger ancient city of Cahokia that at its peak housed 10-15 thousand people.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Collinsville when you stop by Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. Discover the great live music in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Ferne Clyffe Waterfall Detail Goreville IL #detail

Ferne Clyffe State Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ferne Clyffe State Park during your travels to Goreville. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Ferne Clyffe State Park
Southern Illinois which includes autumn leaves and forests

Tunnel Hill State Trail

4/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Tunnel Hill State Trail during your travels to Vienna. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Tunnel Hill State Trail

O'Fallon Family Sports Park

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at O'Fallon Family Sports Park, a lovely green space in O'Fallon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

O'Fallon Family Sports Park

Scott Air Force Base

4.5/5(40 reviews)

After visiting Scott Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Scott Air Force Base. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Scott Air Force Base