Bus area guide

Michael
Bus area guide

Food Scene

Various places to eat in Pope county and the surrounding area. (Paducah is a 45 minute drive, but it's a foodie town!)
Tasty food and bar, in a relaxed atmosphere, on the main strip in Golconda.
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The Diver Down
219 E Main St
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Tasty food and bar, in a relaxed atmosphere, on the main strip in Golconda.
Delicious farm to table restaurant, with atmosphere and class. A bourbon list a mile long. We think the chef is a genius. Reservations recommended!
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the freight house
330 S 3rd St
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Delicious farm to table restaurant, with atmosphere and class. A bourbon list a mile long. We think the chef is a genius. Reservations recommended!
It's chocolate and ice cream, right next to Dixon Springs State Park!
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Chocolate Factory
990 Illinois 146
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It's chocolate and ice cream, right next to Dixon Springs State Park!
Amazing beverages in the beautifully restored Coca-Cola building.
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Pipers Tea & Coffee
3121 Broadway St
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Amazing beverages in the beautifully restored Coca-Cola building.
Fine dining, with an emphasis on local.
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Cynthia's Ristorante
125 Market House Square
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Fine dining, with an emphasis on local.
This generations-old bakery is incredible. Yum.
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Kirchhoff's Deli
118 Marine Way
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This generations-old bakery is incredible. Yum.
Because...Caffeine at a co-op cafe. There are two locations. One in Lower Town Arts District and one attached to Kirchoffs Bakery in Old Downtown.
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Etcetera Coffeehouse
320 N 6th St
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Because...Caffeine at a co-op cafe. There are two locations. One in Lower Town Arts District and one attached to Kirchoffs Bakery in Old Downtown.
With an epic setting in the recently restored historic Coca-Cola bottling plant, Mellow Mushroom offers art, food, beverages and "vibe". They have GF and vegtarian options.
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Mellow Mushroom
3121 Broadway St
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With an epic setting in the recently restored historic Coca-Cola bottling plant, Mellow Mushroom offers art, food, beverages and "vibe". They have GF and vegtarian options.
Ice Cream, treats, minimal groceries, and souvenirs.
Garden of the Gods Outpost
281 Karbers Ridge Rd
Ice Cream, treats, minimal groceries, and souvenirs.
The Levee Lounge has a wide array of craft beer, wine and more. Be sure to look up their hours.
The Levee Lounge
224 South Columbus Ave
The Levee Lounge has a wide array of craft beer, wine and more. Be sure to look up their hours.
Nearby, Good food, pool tables, outdoor dining, live music.
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Shotgun Eddys
510 Straight St
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Nearby, Good food, pool tables, outdoor dining, live music.
Fried catfish on a floating river restaurant...kinda cool!
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E'Town River Restaurant
100 Front St
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Fried catfish on a floating river restaurant...kinda cool!
Outdoor dining available, conveniently located at Cave In Rock state park.
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Cave-In-Rock State Park Restaurant
420 Park Avenue
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Outdoor dining available, conveniently located at Cave In Rock state park.
Ice cream, sweets, meat, souvenirs and more...near the riverfront in Elizabethtown.
Riverside Mercantile
Ice cream, sweets, meat, souvenirs and more...near the riverfront in Elizabethtown.

Nature and Hiking

Hike to an old Native American Village, and take the self guided walking tour, see petroglyphs.
Millstone Bluff National Register Site
Hike to an old Native American Village, and take the self guided walking tour, see petroglyphs.
The long hike in to Indian Kitchen on Lusk Creek is well worth it. A beautiful swimming hole, with a sandstone bluff hovering over it, awaits you.
Indian Kitchen Road
Indian Kitchen Road
The long hike in to Indian Kitchen on Lusk Creek is well worth it. A beautiful swimming hole, with a sandstone bluff hovering over it, awaits you.
The beauty of Nature greets you with all her glory here! (I have no idea why it's listed on the address as "Findlay, IL".)
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Rim Rock's National Recreation Trail
RR 1 Box 198B
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The beauty of Nature greets you with all her glory here! (I have no idea why it's listed on the address as "Findlay, IL".)
Beautiful hiking (there are 8 miles of trails), gorgeous bluffs, and a great swimming hole.
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Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area
Bell Smith Springs Road
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Beautiful hiking (there are 8 miles of trails), gorgeous bluffs, and a great swimming hole.
It's a sandy cave!
Sand Cave
It's a sandy cave!
Beautiful bluffs, water falls. Best known for it's rock climbing opportunities.
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Jackson Falls
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Beautiful bluffs, water falls. Best known for it's rock climbing opportunities.
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Dixon Springs State Park
982 Illinois 146
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The place to go for maps and info.
Shawnee National Forest Headquarters
50 IL-145
The place to go for maps and info.
Amazing scenery, short observation trail or longer hiking trails.
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Amazing scenery, short observation trail or longer hiking trails.
Longest cascading waterfall in Illinois. Only flows after rains or during wet seasons, but the hiking is great, even without water flow.
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Burden Falls
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Longest cascading waterfall in Illinois. Only flows after rains or during wet seasons, but the hiking is great, even without water flow.
Pirate lore galore. Family friendly.
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Cave-In-Rock
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Pirate lore galore. Family friendly.
One Horse Gap Lake
Explore history, check out the mighty OH river, picnic...and be sure to check out the museum.
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I-Fort Massac State Park
1308 E 5th St
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Explore history, check out the mighty OH river, picnic...and be sure to check out the museum.
A great place to swim and fish and picnic, and very near to Rim Rock Trail.
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Pounds Hollow Recreation Area
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A great place to swim and fish and picnic, and very near to Rim Rock Trail.
Great hiking, well marked trails.
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90 Goreville Rd
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Great hiking, well marked trails.
The statue of Tecumseh is remarkable, the lake is beautiful.
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Glen O Jones Lake
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The statue of Tecumseh is remarkable, the lake is beautiful.
A nice hike to a spectacular view at the very end of the flatlands, and the start of the bluffs.
Stone Face
A nice hike to a spectacular view at the very end of the flatlands, and the start of the bluffs.

Everything Else

Movie theater, Bowling Alley, Axe throwing pub, Dispensary, Cannabis consumption lounge, Kroger, Walmart, Automotive stores, liquor, Restaurants, and more.
Harrisburg
Movie theater, Bowling Alley, Axe throwing pub, Dispensary, Cannabis consumption lounge, Kroger, Walmart, Automotive stores, liquor, Restaurants, and more.
Gas station and convenience store, Food and drink, antique stores, Dollar Store, on the Ohio River. Many small town festivals throughout the year.
Golconda
Gas station and convenience store, Food and drink, antique stores, Dollar Store, on the Ohio River. Many small town festivals throughout the year.
Paducah has a beautiful old down town and lower town arts district. A great place to grab a bite to eat, see a show, visit a brewery, and more. The old downtown of Paducah is a wonderful daytrip to take. Yes, it's a drive. But, it's unparalleled in the area for being a true foodie town, art scene, and music haven. Try Freight House, Cynthia's, Max's Brick Oven, Paducah Ax, Grill 211, Barrel and Bond, and others, in old downtown (you can even stroll with a cocktail from downtown bars)...or journey to midtown for Mellow Mushroom and Dry Ground Brewing in the old Coke Plant, which is a marvel unto itself. There are tons of art galleries, a world class quilt museum, Maiden Alley Cinema, and so much more to see and do!
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Paducah
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Paducah has a beautiful old down town and lower town arts district. A great place to grab a bite to eat, see a show, visit a brewery, and more. The old downtown of Paducah is a wonderful daytrip to take. Yes, it's a drive. But, it's unparalleled in the area for being a true foodie town, art scene, and music haven. Try Freight House, Cynthia's, Max's Brick Oven, Paducah Ax, Grill 211, Barrel and Bond, and others, in old downtown (you can even stroll with a cocktail from downtown bars)...or journey to midtown for Mellow Mushroom and Dry Ground Brewing in the old Coke Plant, which is a marvel unto itself. There are tons of art galleries, a world class quilt museum, Maiden Alley Cinema, and so much more to see and do!
We're your hosts with the most! Like our facebook page, Insta, or visit our website to connect with our nursery offerings and events during the growing season. We often have produce available! Just ask.
Interwoven Permaculture
369 Raum Rd
We're your hosts with the most! Like our facebook page, Insta, or visit our website to connect with our nursery offerings and events during the growing season. We often have produce available! Just ask.

Arts & Culture

Metropolis hosts a Superman statue, museum, and festival.
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Isitatu seSuperman
517 Superman Square
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Metropolis hosts a Superman statue, museum, and festival.
It's a beautiful little theatre, tucked away in an old brick alley in historic downtown.
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Maiden Valley Cinema
112 Maiden Alley
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It's a beautiful little theatre, tucked away in an old brick alley in historic downtown.
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Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
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True works of art in fabric.
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INational Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson St
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True works of art in fabric.

Essentials

The only gas station between here and Gods country. They have a deli and small grocery section, as well.
Harbison's Country Market
Illinois 34
The only gas station between here and Gods country. They have a deli and small grocery section, as well.
Gas N Go
120 Adams St

Entertainment & Activities

Lake Glendale Stables & Equestrian Center
165 Lake Rd
Horseback riding tours.
Chuck some axes, drink some ale. Check their facebook page for music and events.
Southern Illinois Axe and Ale
35 South Vine Street
Chuck some axes, drink some ale. Check their facebook page for music and events.