Directories
Southern Illinois Website Directory
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Orchards
Flamm Orchards, Inc.
www.flammorchards.com
Phone: 618-893-4241
Location: 8760 Old Highway 51 North in Cobden
Flamm Orchards, Inc. producers of fine fruits and vegetables, is a
family-owned operation located in Union County among the foothills of the
beautiful Shawnee Forest. The owners and managers of all phases of
production and sales are a fourth and fifth-generation descendants of
Leonhard Flamm, who purchased the farm in 1888. The Flamms welcome
visitors to enjoy the treasures of their Labor. These treasures include
the major crops of peaches and apples, as well as vegetables such as
peppers, squash, cucumbers and eggplant. In season, they are offered for
purchase in the County Market. Open May thru mid-December from 9:00am to
6:00pm daily.
Hedman Orchard and Vineyard
www.peachbarn.com
Phone: 618-893-4923
Location: Alto Pass (just across the Bald Knob Bridge)
A small family farm since 1880 growing a variety of peaches and
nectarines. We also have six acres with a variety of grapes. The retail
store is located in our old barn with old fruit equipment on display and
is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm July thru Mid-September, or by appointment.
Rendleman Orchards
www.rendlemanorchards.com
Phone: 618-893-2771
Location: 9680 State Route 127 North in Alto Pass
Rendleman Orchards is a great place to sample and select the finest
Southern Illinois fruit. We offer a wide choice, including 11 varieties of
peaches, 3 of nectarines and 5 classic apple varieties. The Rendleman
family specializes in high quality, sweet flavored fruit and personal
service, whether the customer wants a half-peck or a truckload! Our apple
gift boxes in the autumn are shipped across the nation and have been top
picks for customers who want to share the good taste of their travels.
Open July thru December Monday thru Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Photographs
Southern Illinois Photos and e-cards
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Photographs displayed throughout the Grand Chain Lodge
By: Heather Heisner
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Wildlife
Butterflies of Southern
Illinois
Snake Migrations in the Shawnee
Heartland
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Wineries and Vineyards
Alto Vineyards, Inc.
www.altovineyards.net
Phone: 618-893-4898
Location: Hwy. 127 N. of Alto Pass
Free wine tasting and tours, gift shop, beautiful scenery featuring
award-winning, locally grown and bottled wine. Open 7 days a week:
Sunday thru Friday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am
to 5:00pm. Tours by appointment.
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Inheritance Valley Vineyards
Phone: 618-893-6141
Location: 5490 State Route 127 N. in Cobden
Wine from locally grown fruit, wine related items.
Limestone Creek Winery
Phone: 618-534-9049
Location: 1250 State Rt. 127 South (1 mile south of the Jonesboro Square)
We produce dry to sweet quality wines entirely from local grown grapes. We
believe our wines are a great value in both quality and price. Hours are
April thru December on Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5:00pm. January
thru March by appointment only.
Owl Creek Winery & Vineyard
www.owlcreekvineyard.com
Phone: 618-893-2557
Location: 2 1/2 miles east of Rt. 51 on Water Valley Road
between Carbondale and Anna.
The winery offers free wine tasting
year round and a small gift shop. We host several wine festivals and other
events every year. Mayfest is celebrated Mother's Day weekend and
Octoberfest on the second weekend in October. We have also begun to host a
Grape Stomp in June. Picnic tables are available around the vineyard and
winery for those wishing to bring a lunch or snack or you might wish to
just enjoy a glass of wine on the back deck.
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Pomona Winery
www.shawneewinetrail.com
Phone: 618-893-2623
Location: Deep in the Shawnee Forest
The Pomona Winery specializes in award-winning fruit wines made from
Southern Illinois apples, peaches, blueberries and strawberries. Free wine
tasting, chilled wine by the bottle or glass, scenic covered decks and
picnic areas. Open daily April thru December Monday thru Saturday from
10:00am to 5:00pm Sundays 12:00 to 5:00pm. January thru March Saturdays and
Sundays only.
Von Jakob
www.vonjakobvineyard.com
Phone: 618-893-4500
Location: South on Rt. 127 9 miles from Old Rt. 13
We offer free wine tasting of our award-winning wines, indoor
facilities for large parties and an extensive gift shop. Visit "Little
Germany" in the Shawnee Hills. Sit by the fireplace or out on our
large decks. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10:00am to
5:00pm Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00pm and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from
10:00am to 5:00pm in the summers.
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Wing Hill Vineyard and Winery
www.winghillwinery.com
Phone: 618-893-WINE
Location: 5100 Winghill Road, the Red barn 31/2 miles east of Rt. 51 near
Cobden
Come visit the newest winery on the wine trail. Free wine tasting,
tours, a gift shop featuring an art gallery for artisans to show and
sell their work. Hours are Noon to 5:00pm Friday thru Sunday or by
appointment.
Recreation
Bald Knob Cross
www.shawneeheartland.com/baldknob.html
Phone: 618-893-2344
Location: Off Rt. 127 in Alto Pass
Blue Heron Archery
www.blueheronarchery.com
Location: 145 George Bluff Loop - Cypress, Illinois 62923
Bow hunting equipment and supplies to meet your hunting needs.
Vertical Heartland Climbing
School
www.verticalheartland.com
Phone: 618-995-1427
Location: On site at Draper's Bluff east of I-57 at Exit 36
Tourism Guide
Southern Illinois Tourism Bureau
www.southernmostillinois.com
Union County Chamber of Commerce
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Information about tourism, events, history, and much more in Union County.
