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Local
Winery
Genkota
Winery
Pheasant Hollow Winery
Spring Pond Vineyards
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Artisans Shop and Gallery
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North Marcum Water Plant Tour
and
Trap Shooting
(both are managed
by the Rend Lake Conservancy District Office - call 1 week in advance to
arrange tours (618) 439-4321)
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Antiques
Benton
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Jacqueline's General Store
702 North McLeansburo St.
(618) 435-4444
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Myers Antiques
709 East Main St.
(618) 438-5070
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The
Goodie Shop
806 Public Square
(618) 438-3071
Christopher
Sesser
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Junk
in a Box Antiques
Highway 148 South of Sesser
(618) 724 - 9338
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Rend
Lake Antiques
202 W. Franklin Ave. (next to Opera House)
(618) 625-3614
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Rend
Lake Antiques II
206 W. Franklin Ave. (next to Opera House)
(618) 625-3614
Whittington
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Golf Courses
Benton
Benton
Country Club
Benton Country Club is a semi-private nine hole facility that offers all
golfers a full range of services with wonderful hospitality. This nine-hole
facility has narrow Bermuda grass fairways guarded by large mature oak and
pine trees. Smooth bent grass greens along with beautiful views of Lake
Moses make this traditional country club a pleasure to play. Also offers a
well-stocked pro shop, a driving range, and meals are available. Golf
lessons by appointment.
14783 Hwy 14
Benton, Il 62812
(618) 439-0921
Rend Lake Golf Course
The Rend Lake Golf Course is one of the finest public golf courses in the
Midwest. The 27 hole complex is located just off of Interstate 57, only 90
minutes southeast of St. Louis. With mature, large contoured Bent Grass
greens along with Zoysia fairways and 4 sets of tees, Rend Lake can be
enjoyed by all levels. Rend Lake Golf Course also features a large lighted
driving range with target greens and two large tee areas, as well as a full
service Pro Shop with the latest in golfing fashion and equipment.
Professionals offer individual or small group lessons in all facets of the
game. The golf course also has condominiums hand a lodge adjacent to the
state of the art practice facility. The Rend Lake Golf Course Restaurant
serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also available is a full bar, and
banquet facilities for up to 250 people. The Rend Lake Golf Course has been
rated as the number one public golf facility in the Gateway PGA.
12476 Golf Course Drive.
Whittington, IL 62897
(618) 629-2353
Mt. Vernon
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Cherry Hills Golf Center
Located about a two-iron away from Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn next to
Rend Lake College outlet in RLC marketplace, Cherry Creek is the best kept
secret in Southern Illinois. This unique six-hole course features two par
5's, two par 4's and two par 3's along with a lighted driving range and
practice green. This well-manicured layout has bent grass tees, greens,
and fairway with beautiful white sand bunkers. Do not let the fact that
Cherry Creek is a six-hole course stop you from playing this extremely
challenging track. Even par 24 is very elusive. Perfect for travelers
wanting to stretch their legs after driving and a $1 per hole for walkers,
this price is quite a bargain.
500 Potomic Blvd.
Mt. Vernon IL 62864
(618) 246-9502
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Indian Hills Golf Course
Located just off Richview Road on the northwest edge of Mt. Vernon, this
18-hole public golf course features large tricky greens and irrigated
fairways. Three lanes and fairway bunkers add difficulty to a course where
birdie opportunities abound. Lighted driving range and two practice
greens. Corporate outings welcome.
Indian Trail Dr.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9697
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North Woods Golf Club
Located two miles north of downtown (Illinois Route 37 north to Homestead
Dr. to Fairway Dr.), this 9-hole public course had been recently
re-designed and the new layout is a hit with local and area golfers. The
quicksand Bermuda fairways have come in very nicely and the new greens are
large and fast.
22 Fairway Dr.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-5015
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Green Hills Golf Club
This semi-private club located east of Mt.Vernon Airport features an
immaculate 18-hole championship course that is one of the top ten golf
courses in the state south of Springfield. Original nine holes built in
the 1920's and the second nine designed by Gary kern and built in 1970's.
The par 71 course has water on 14 of the 18 holes making for many risk
verses reward decisions throughout the round. This track is a "must play"
on any trip to Southern Illinois. Green hills also has restaurant, lounge,
and banquet facilities, swimming pool, tennis court, and driving range.
3800 E. Old Fairfield Rd.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3961
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