Explore Dongola

Cindy
Explore Dongola

Sightseeing

Southern Illinois is well known for our wineries.
21 locals recommend
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd
21 locals recommend
Southern Illinois is well known for our wineries.
Great hiking, horse back riding and a great lodge for lunch or dinner. They do close for January & February. So please call first.
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge Rd
40 locals recommend
Great hiking, horse back riding and a great lodge for lunch or dinner. They do close for January & February. So please call first.
Just beautiful! It is a bit of a drive, but a must in my book. The stunning rock formations are both mesmerizing and intriguing.
60 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
60 locals recommend
Just beautiful! It is a bit of a drive, but a must in my book. The stunning rock formations are both mesmerizing and intriguing.
Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
8885 IL-37
Lake Glendale
Illinois 145
13 locals recommend
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th St
13 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
River Discovery Center
117 S Water St
16 locals recommend
Home of Superman! Marvel at the 15-foot-tall statue of the superhero. Metropolis features several shops and restaurants. One of our favorite's is Fat Edd's bar & grill, known for the shrimp.
13 locals recommend
Superman Statue
517 Superman Square
13 locals recommend
Home of Superman! Marvel at the 15-foot-tall statue of the superhero. Metropolis features several shops and restaurants. One of our favorite's is Fat Edd's bar & grill, known for the shrimp.
Experience the Thrill of Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour if you're looking for an exciting adventure!
29 locals recommend
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
635 Robinson Hill Rd
29 locals recommend
Experience the Thrill of Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour if you're looking for an exciting adventure!
13 locals recommend
Harrah's Metropolis Casino & Hotel
100 E Front St
13 locals recommend
Experience the beauty either on bike or walking. Spanning 55.3 miles, the trail boasts a combination of concrete and crushed stone.
Tunnel Hill State Trail, Stonefort, IL, USA
Experience the beauty either on bike or walking. Spanning 55.3 miles, the trail boasts a combination of concrete and crushed stone.
Beautiful hiking in pope county, Il.
21 locals recommend
Jackson Falls
21 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking in pope county, Il.
A 111- foot cross situated just a 35-minute drive away, offering breathtaking views of the Shawnee National Forest.
Bald Knob Rd, Alto Pass, IL 62905, USA
A 111- foot cross situated just a 35-minute drive away, offering breathtaking views of the Shawnee National Forest.
You can rent boats and jet skis.
Lake of Egypt, Illinois, USA
You can rent boats and jet skis.
7 locals recommend
Fort Massac State Park
1308 E 5th St
7 locals recommend
Free ferry from Illinois to Kentucky.
17 locals recommend
Cave In Rock State Park
1 New State Park Rd
17 locals recommend
Free ferry from Illinois to Kentucky.
Great fishing.
Crab Orchard Lake, Illinois, USA
Great fishing.
9 locals recommend
Burden Falls
9 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Cache River State Natural Area
930 Sunflower Ln
17 locals recommend
Lewis and Clark visitors center, back from the Civil war.
Fort Defiance State Park
Lewis and Clark visitors center, back from the Civil war.
Horseshoe Lake, Illinois, USA
19 locals recommend
Dixon Springs State Park
982 Illinois 146
19 locals recommend
Pounds Hollow Rd, Illinois, USA
26 locals recommend
Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area
Bell Smith Springs Road
26 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

Beautiful rural county roads. Small town very peaceful and a big heart! We have a gas station, dollar general, small grocery store and a second hand store.
Dongola
Beautiful rural county roads. Small town very peaceful and a big heart! We have a gas station, dollar general, small grocery store and a second hand store.
Has larger chains of stores and restaurants. Only 10 miles from Dongola.
Anna
Has larger chains of stores and restaurants. Only 10 miles from Dongola.
Is home of Southern Illinois University. Plenty to do and places to eat & shop at. About 20 miles from our home. One of my favorites is Quatro's deep pan pizza. But many other big chain restaurants available in Carbondale.
7 locals recommend
Carbondale
7 locals recommend
Is home of Southern Illinois University. Plenty to do and places to eat & shop at. About 20 miles from our home. One of my favorites is Quatro's deep pan pizza. But many other big chain restaurants available in Carbondale.
Known for world class quilters with a museum. Also historic river town is at the core of Paducah. About a 45 minute drive, with all kinds of things to explore.
20 locals recommend
Paducah
20 locals recommend
Known for world class quilters with a museum. Also historic river town is at the core of Paducah. About a 45 minute drive, with all kinds of things to explore.
About a 30 minute drive to Cape Girardeau's compelling history, culture and craft beers. So much to do and see in Cape Girardeau.
10 locals recommend
Cape Girardeau
10 locals recommend
About a 30 minute drive to Cape Girardeau's compelling history, culture and craft beers. So much to do and see in Cape Girardeau.

Food scene

Great local restaurant with excellent dining and full bar.
11 locals recommend
Brick House Grill
308 S Main St
11 locals recommend
Great local restaurant with excellent dining and full bar.
Great Italian beef and Chicago hotdogs. Great owners have a small dining room and a bar in the back. One of our favorite spots!
Sinisi’s On Main
200 South Main Street
Great Italian beef and Chicago hotdogs. Great owners have a small dining room and a bar in the back. One of our favorite spots!
The best deep-dish pizza around! Well worth the trip.
24 locals recommend
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman St
24 locals recommend
The best deep-dish pizza around! Well worth the trip.
Looking for great breakfast or lunch this is a must go spot. Small but great food.
Dinner Bell Too
410 E Vienna St
Looking for great breakfast or lunch this is a must go spot. Small but great food.
Local pizza.
Jordo's Pizzeria
322 South Main Street
Local pizza.
Great long time local pizza and bar. Sometimes will deliver to Dongola State Bank.
Pizza Villa
169 Lafayette St
Great long time local pizza and bar. Sometimes will deliver to Dongola State Bank.
Mom's Kitchen
Longhorn Cafe
Illinois 37
The Kitchen on Lafayette
Great restaurant with great food. Serves breakfast all day.
6 locals recommend
Vienna Diner
511 E Vine St
6 locals recommend
Great restaurant with great food. Serves breakfast all day.
Dixie Barbecue
205 W Broad St
Whiffle Boys Pizza Anna
great barbecue.
Old Route 51 South BBQ
111 Oak St
great barbecue.
King's Wok
Las Maria’s
12 locals recommend
The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar
200 S Front St
12 locals recommend
Wineaux's Restaurant
315 Forman Ln
Triple E Barbque
Tom's Place
El Tequila Mex Restaurant
523 E Vine St
Chili's Grill & Bar
14 locals recommend
Flame Bar And Grill
501 E Walnut St
14 locals recommend
Broussard's Cajun Cuisine
Huckleberry's Pub
Honey's Quick Stop
211 Locust St
11 locals recommend
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut St
11 locals recommend

wineries

32 locals recommend
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Rd
32 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd
50 locals recommend
All non-grape wines. One of my favorites.
12 locals recommend
Pomona Winery
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd
12 locals recommend
All non-grape wines. One of my favorites.
Lincoln Heritage Winery
772 Kaolin Rd
15 locals recommend
Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery
8595 Thorn Ln
15 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Road
20 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Alto Vineyards
8515 IL-127
28 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut St
11 locals recommend
Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery
315 Forman Ln
8 locals recommend
Honker Hill Winery
4861 Spillway Rd
8 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 IL-127
22 locals recommend
Hickory Ridge Vineyard and Winery
1598 Hickory Ridge Rd