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Monte Alegre Winery
Across the street • Monte Alegre is the first vineyard and winery within the city of Carbondale, in Southern Illinois. Come stroll down Ponce Wine Trail and taste the wines grown in this beautiful region of the heartland.
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Southern Illinois UniversityA place where learning comes first, where students are valued and encouraged to explore new ideas and where progress is complemented by tradition.
SIU’s influence can be felt far beyond the locations of its great campuses. While it serves as an economic engine for southern Illinois, it more importantly is a quality institution of learning for the citizens of Illinois, the nation, and the world.
Chartered in 1869, Southern Illinois University first opened its doors in Carbondale for instruction in 1874 in a one-building teacher training institution known as Southern Illinois Normal University.
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John A. Logan College
JALC offers dynamic programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. For the student who recently graduated from high school, John A. Logan College offers a two-year college transfer curriculum that is articulated with all four-year universities in Illinois and select out-of-state. For the student seeking a two-year career degree or certificate, John A. Logan College offers some of the finest career preparation curriculums in the state. For displaced worker, the College offers the retraining programs necessary to regain the competitive edge in the labor force. In addition, John A. Logan College has one of the largest adult and continuing education programs in the state and one of the strongest programs anywhere in business and industry.
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
The wineries are located in Jackson and Union Counties in southern Illinois. All twelve award-winning wineries are just a few minutes from each other. Enjoy twelve unique and different wineries on a day trip or spread out over a long weekend. Most of the wineries offer picnic areas for you to bring along picnic baskets and enjoy your lunch or snacks with an award-winning southern Illinois wine. Hedman Vineyards offers Swedish Cuisine in their Peach Barn Cafe'.
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Giant City State Park LodgeYou’ll discover a magnificent atmosphere found nowhere else in Southern Illinois at Giant City State Park Lodge. You can relax and enjoy Southern Illinois’ hospitality at its best. Many opportunities await you at Giant City Lodge. Our Bald Knob Dining Room is open daily, serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Let us serve your special event, party, or meeting in one of our private rooms. If you choose to spend more time with us, our guest cabins are available. Whatever brings you to the Lodge, we appreciate the chance to serve you. Our experienced staff will strive to make your visit pleasant and memorable. |
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Giant City Trail Whether you have a day or a week at Giant City State Park, spend some time on the spectacular hiking trails. Trails range from 1/3 mile to 12 miles, so take your pick! Be sure to get a interpretive trail guide at the Visitors Center.
A map of the park and interpretive trail guides for each of the trails at Giant City are available at the Visitors Center. In addition, visitors can pick up checklists for trees, birds, amphibians/reptiles and wildflowers at the Center. |
