MaRiah's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food and awesome atmosphere! Live bands and outdoor games. Definitely a must try! (The hot wings are something to write home about!)
7 locals recommend
Pookie's Beer, Burgers & Bocce
109 N Madison StGreat food and awesome atmosphere! Live bands and outdoor games. Definitely a must try! (The hot wings are something to write home about!)
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
2703 Walton WayHibachi grill and great drinks (try the fish bowl)
618 Tap House and Chop Kitchen (sushi) are in this shopping center. 618 has awesome bar food and a fun atmosphere - both indoor and outdoor dining. Live music!
MarLexi Centre
618 Tap House and Chop Kitchen (sushi) are in this shopping center. 618 has awesome bar food and a fun atmosphere - both indoor and outdoor dining. Live music!
We have never had anything we didn’t absolutely love at this place! Great atmosphere, spectacular service, delicious food and drinks!
20 locals recommend
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StWe have never had anything we didn’t absolutely love at this place! Great atmosphere, spectacular service, delicious food and drinks!
Sightseeing
Garden of the Gods
1 hour drive to Garden of the gods. Worth the trip!
Crab Orchard National Wildlife
8588 IL-1485 minutes to the great outdoors!
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdGreat trails and home cooked meals!
Bald Knob Cross of Peace
3630 Bald Knob Road111 foot tall cross! It’s quite the sight to see ✝️
Wineries
Beautiful Walker’s Bluff is only 20 minutes from our home 🍷
Great tapas and atmosphere
Wine Cave at Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont RdA short 25 minute drive to live music and lake views.
Try the sangría 🍹
50 locals recommend
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort RdA short 25 minute drive to live music and lake views.
Try the sangría 🍹
Golf Course
Less than 10 minutes from our home. Driving range, 18 holes, and a clubhouse with restaurant.
Kokopelli Golf Club
1527 Champions DrChurch
If you want a down to Earth, country church that sings old hymns and preaches directly from the Bible this is the spot for you! Pastor Andy preaches plainly and everyone is welcome. Come as you are!
Whiteash Free Will Baptist Church
If you want a down to Earth, country church that sings old hymns and preaches directly from the Bible this is the spot for you! Pastor Andy preaches plainly and everyone is welcome. Come as you are!
If you like a lively worship service with a friendly small town vibe check out the Journey. Pastor Jordan and his wife Riley are super involved in helping children in foster care and have even adopted themselves.
The Journey Southern Illinois
If you like a lively worship service with a friendly small town vibe check out the Journey. Pastor Jordan and his wife Riley are super involved in helping children in foster care and have even adopted themselves.