Visit Southern Illinois
As the official destination marketing organization for Williamson County, visitSI has been dedicated to creating memorable travel experiences in Marion, Williamson County, and the surrounding Southern Illinois communities for nearly 40 years.
From planning your stay to exploring local culture, history, and Southern Illinois’ natural beauty, visitSI connects travelers to local businesses, area attractions, and customized itineraries. Start planning today!
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Indigenous history and early settlement of Southern Illinois
If you’ve ever spent time exploring Southern Illinois, especially around Marion, Carterville, and Herrin, you’ve probably felt it. There’s a quiet sense of history here that goes far beyond what you see day to day. Beneath the roads, storefronts, and trails is a story that began long
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Chasing Waterfalls & Wildflowers
Spring and early summer in Southern Illinois are pure magic..especially when waterfalls are flowing and wildflowers are putting on a show. Around Williamson County and the surrounding area, trails come alive with colorful blooms, fresh greenery, and scenic spots that feel straight out of a postcard. Whether
Upcoming Events
Youth Strength Training
The HUB Recreation Center
917 West Main Street | Marion, IL 62959
Rock the Plaza with Backline 5
Tower Square Plaza
350 Tower Square Plaza | Marion, IL 62959
Bob Ross Painting Night
Little Egypt Arts Association
601 Tower Square Plaza | Marion, IL 62959
Koerner Distribution Shine & Show
Tower Square Plaza
350 Tower Square Plaza | Marion, IL 62959
Hurricane Golf Scramble
Crab Orchard Golf
901 West Grand Avenue | Carterville, IL 62918
Mother’s Day Tea
Integrity Healthcare of Marion
1301 East DeYoung Street, Marion, IL
HerrinFesta Italiana Art Contest
Herrin Civic Center
101 South 16th Street | Herrin, IL 62948
Old King Coal Festival
Little Nashville Cafe
1200 Tower Square Plaza | Marion, IL 62959
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Event Center at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
777 Walker's Bluff Way | Carterville, IL 62918
Songwriter Showcase
The Sanctuary Lounge
117 North 16th Street | Herrin, IL 62948
Family Dock Fishing Series
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA
75 Egyptian Parkway Creal Springs, IL 62922
Ladies’ Tea Breakfast Social
Community of Faith Church
5208 Meadowland Parkway | Marion, IL 62959
Wineries & Cellars
Wineries & Cellars
Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Road | Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 549-5517
Katy-Lynn Distillery
1801 Sneed Road | Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 713-5239
Walker's Bluff Winery
14250 Meridian Road | Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 956-9900
Alto Vineyards
8515 Highway 127 | Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4898
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 South Rocky Comfort Road | Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 995-9463
Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery
315 Forman Lane | Belknap, IL 62908
(618) 638-9688
Clad & Cordon Vineyard
755 Parker City Road | Creal Springs, IL 62922
(779) 875-3666
Feather Hills Vineyard & Winery
8595 Highway 51 | Cobden IL 62920
(618) 893-0200
Hickory Ridge Vineyard
1598 Hickory Ridge Road | Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-1700
Hogg Hollow
48 East Glendale Road | Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 695-9463
Honey Heist Mead
4620 Wing Hill Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 319-4908
Kite Hill Vineyards
100 Tasting Room Road | Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 684-5072
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2557
Peach Barn Winery & Cafe
560 Chestnut Street | Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4923
Pomona Winery
2865 Hickory Ridge Road | Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-2623
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-9463
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 Highway 127 | Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4600
Wichmann Vineyard
2655 Water Valley Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4044
swipe for wineries
Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Road | Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 549-5517
Katy-Lynn Distillery
1801 Sneed Road | Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 713-5239
Walker's Bluff Winery
326 Vermont Road | Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 559-7052
Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery
315 Forman Lane | Belknap, IL 62908
(618) 658-2274
Hogg Hollow Winery
48 East Glendale Road | Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 695-9463
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 South Rocky Comfort Road | Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 995-9463
Alto Vineyards
8515 IL-127 | Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4898
Feather Hills Vineyard & Winery
410 Thorn Lane | Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 713-1350
Hickory Ridge Vineyard
1598 Hickory Ridge Road | Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-1700
Kite Hill Vineyards
100 Tasting Room Road | Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 684-5072
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2557
Pomona Winery
2865 Hickory Ridge Road | Pomona, IL 62975
(618) 893-2623
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Road | Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-9463
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 IL-127 | Alto Pass, IL 62905
(618) 893-4600
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