Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville, IL

One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of m... Read More

Sangchris Lake State Park

9898 Cascade Rd, Rochester, IL

Sangchris Lake is an angler's paradise, with bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, with easy boat access from the east and western shores, as well ... Read More

Sanganois State Fish & Wildlife Area

3594 CR 200 N, Chandlerville, IL

Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area is at the junction of the Sangamon and Illinois rivers in southwestern Mason County, northwestern Cass Count... Read More

Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

647 N State HWY 100, Astoria, IL

History In the early 1900s, Anderson Lake was a private shooting grounds for one of the many once-famous duck clubs dotting the Illinois River val... Read More

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area

46816 290th Ave, Griggsville, IL

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre mosaic of bottomlands, woodlands, wetlands, open fields, steep hills, rocky ravines, hollow... Read More

Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area

17836 State Highway 100 N, Grafton, IL

Imagine an area that includes 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas spanning more than 24,000 acres and scattered along 75 miles ... Read More

Pere Marquette State Park

13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from... Read More

Sand Ridge State Forest

25779 E Co Rd 2300 N, Forest City, IL

For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a ... Read More

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area

1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln, IL

Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, a 974-acre site along Salt Creek just south of Lincoln in Logan Co., is an ideal destination for th... Read More

Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

19721 U.S. 24, Canton, IL

Providing a stop-over area for migrating waterfowl, Rice Lake and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation. ... Read More

Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

7982 S. Park Rd, Manito, IL

To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of thos... Read More

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

15084 N. 4th Avenue, Coffeen, IL

Coffeen Lake is an attractive site with a history of providing anglers and hunters great success. The site was opened in 1986 and operates under a ... Read More

Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area

7982 South Park Rd, Manito, IL

Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Tazewell County, 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the east side of the Illinois River.In 1950 the s... Read More

Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

19721 N. US 24, Canton, IL

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria on U.S. Route 24 and is protected from the Illinois... Read More

Siloam Springs State Park

938 E 3003rd Ln, Clayton, IL

Nature's bounty has conspired to produce a natural beauty and source of recreation greatly prized by generations of Midwesterners at Siloam Springs... Read More

Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County)

3321 Highway 111, Granite City, IL

Horseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro ... Read More

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site

200 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO

Located within a stone’s throw of the Missouri River and Katy Trail State Park, and in the heart of historic St. Charles, First Missouri State Capi... Read More

Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial

705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt Zion, IL

The Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial is a 162 acre (0.65 km²) state park located on the Sangamon River in Macon County near Har... Read More

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site

2658 Delmar, Saint Louis, MO

An authentic player piano fills the air with Scott Joplin melodies as you walk through the modest flat on Delmar Boulevard that Joplin and his wife... Read More

Gateway Arch National Park

11 North 4th Street, Saint Louis, MO

Gateway Arch National Park, formerly known as Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, captures the historical presence of the St. Louis' Old Courtho... Read More

Franklin, IL

Best Scenic Places around Franklin, IL