Uptown Metropolis. Superman visits with fans from around the world. Comic art gallery, fan films, celebrity appearances, Superman Road Race, Super Trek Bike Ride, kids games, live music, costume contest, carnival and lots more. Most events are free.

Cars and trucks are polished to perfection and fill Fort Massac State Park for the popular show.

Enjoy a parade, rides & midway, food stands, garage sales, nightly entertainment AND the Annual Lions Club Auction!

Cost $25 per adult, $20 per child 12 and under. Anyone who registers after April 17, 2021 is not guaranteed a t-shirt. Team River Runner participants must register directly through pamarina2018@yahoo.com or mail registration form to: Paddle Fest, 340 Shawnee Meadows Lane, Anna, IL 62906

Be our guest! Williamson County is located in the heart of Southern Illinois and conveniently off of I-57! Our sprawling natural landscapes and waterways, unique shopping and a number of delicious local eateries make our area a great destination for any traveler!

When you visit, you’ll find hiking, biking fishing and more at one of the area’s most beautiful locations, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. You will also find a treasure trail of antique shops as well as many adorable locally owned boutiques and specialty stores! While you may arrive hungry, you certainly won’t leave that way! Our local restaurants and food trucks are serving up all kinds of diverse yummy eats and treats!

But, that’s not all! We have accommodations and venues for almost anything! With lodging ranging from campgrounds, to vacation rentals and nationally recognized hotel chains, you’ll [...]

At the crossroads of Interstates 57 and 64 Mt. Vernon IL has more than 1000 Hotel rooms, 50 restaurants and a festival nearly every week! Stop in Mt. Vernon and enjoy a break from your travels at our exceptional museum and art center or one of our festivals or events. Is a night of live music and fine dining what you crave? Do you want to learn about creating art and not just see it? Check out our calendar of events at www.enjoymtvernon.com and see where you can do those things and more. How about a cosmic bowling night with the kids to break up a long drive? From car shows and rock bands to chamber music and wine tastings, Mt. Vernon’s events calendar shows our Creativity: Redefined! Every week!

Spending the night in Mt. Vernon could be [...]

Gateway to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and Shawnee National Forest, the wild beauty of the rolling hills of Carbondale, Illinois awaits you. This Midwestern town allows you to escape the fast pace of big city life, offering you that remote unparalleled feeling that is only achievable in southern Illinois.

Carbondale presents many opportunities to explore beautiful scenic views with an endless amount of outdoor adventure and fun for the entire family. At Carbondale Tourism, we are here to help ensure your visit is one that you will always remember and full of memories that will leave you looking forward to the next time you can journey back again.

Carbondale is a destination that provides southern hospitality and welcomes tourists year-round with events for every season. Imagine playing on an 18-hole championship golf course at dawn, hiking through the rugged terrain of a national forest [...]