Hiking and Scenic Views:

Giant City State Park

Rim Rock Recreational Trail

Garden of the Gods

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Shawnee National Forest

Pamona Natural Bridge

Bald Knob Cross

Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour

Nearby Fishing and Swimming:

Little Grassy Lake

Devil's Kitchen Lake

Crab Orchard Lake

Cedar Lake Beach

Wine Tours:

Shawnee Shuttle

Places to Eat:

Giant City Lodge

Trails End Lodge

Blue Sky Vineyard

And Numerous Other Restaurants in Anna, Carbondale, and Marion.