Wine Country

If you’re a wine connoisseur or simply someone that enjoys a casual glass of wine with family and friends, you will truly take pleasure in the hospitality the Southern Illinois wine trails provide. After some free samples at the tasting bar you are welcome to stay and visit for a while or pick up a bottle for your next dinner party.

The Southern Illinois Wine Trail

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During your Southern Illinois Wine Trail Tour take pleasure in spending a relaxing day outdoors as you over look the beautiful scenery Southern Illinois has to offer. Drink a glass of wine, play bocce ball, listen to live music, enjoy a great meal, or just daydream as you gaze upon the nearby rows of grapevines. These are just a few of the casual pleasures you can expect when you visit the six wineries on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, all located East of Interstate 57 in Saline, Pope and Johnson Counties.

The Shawnee Hill Wine Trail

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The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail wineries are located in Jackson and Union Counties in southern Illinois. All twelve award-winning wineries are just a few minutes from each other. Enjoy twelve unique and different wineries on a day trip or spread out over a long weekend. Most of the wineries offer picnic areas for you to bring along picnic baskets and enjoy your lunch or snacks with an award-winning southern Illinois wine. Hedman Vineyards offers Swedish Cuisine in their Peach Barn Cafe'.

You can start the trail from either end, or jump on somewhere in the middle. Rolling hills and picturesque vistas are the backdrop for the various vineyards and wineries along the way. The Shawnee National Forest provides some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest. There are several Bed & Breakfast establishments along the way as well as antique shops to round out a weekend trip.