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Experience Williamson County along the

Southern Illinois Coffee Trail

Discover Downstate Illinois has partnered with 4 local tourism bureaus (Rend Lake, Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau, Visit Effingham, and visitSI) to create the Southern Illinois Coffee Trail which features over 50 shops, spans 450 miles, and runs from 9/1/2024 – 12/31/2024.

Use the App: Track your progress online or download the Discover Downstate Illinois app → sign up → go to the Tours section → click on Southern Illinois Coffee Trail → scroll through the shops until you find one you want to visit → show the app to the barista and click Check-In Now → repeat until you’ve visited 8!

Grab a Brochure: Map out your route with a 4-panel brochure available at participating coffee shops → utilize the digital download option → visit 8 and receive a prize!

Enter to Win: Prizes will be awarded for completing the trail by visiting at least 8 shops!

Participating Shops in Williamson County

Blondie’s Bakery