Odin is a village in Marion County, in southern Illinois. Although not known for its tourism, the village is a good spot to stay for travelers wishing to visit St. Louis, which is a 90-minute drive away. No hotels are on offer in Odin itself, but a number of venues are hosted by the areas surrounding Odin. Southern Illinois is known colloquially as "Little Egypt" and is renowned for its wineries and orchards.
The Guest House Inn in Salem is a five-minute drive from downtown Odin. A number of free amenities are on offer to guests at the hotel, including access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and breakfast with a copy of USA Today. Breakfast aside, no other food and drink is served by the Guest House Inn. A 24-hour Denny's is available on site, while an Applebee's and Elrancherito Mexican restaurant are reachable within 10 minutes on foot. Guests looking for a day out can travel two miles to the Bryan Memorial Park, with a host of activities including basketball, tennis, skateboarding, baseball and a children's playground.
Located on Salem's West Main Street, the Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel is four and a half miles away from the center of Odin. Hotel guests are well placed to explore the fresh and beautiful Illinois countryside at the nearby Carlyle Lake, a 30-minute drive away. Guests can avail themselves of an indoor swimming pool, parking with space for large vehicles and a complimentary breakfast each morning. For an open-air dining experience, travelers can put together a picnic and relax in the serene green space of the Mueller, Tully or Bryan Memorial parks, each within 10 minutes.
Guests staying at the budget Super 8 Hotel in Salem are within close proximity to the Salem Country Club, where a semi-private 18-hole golf course makes for an enjoyable afternoon's activity. Travelers can reach downtown Odin within a quarter of an hour. Complimentary amenities at the Super 8 include continental breakfast each morning and high-speed Internet access. Fran's and Little Tulsa cafes, Mamma Antonia's Italian and Chico's Mexican restaurants are all within a quarter mile of the hotel. Those staying at the hotel are left within three miles of the Salem-Leckrone Airport, while the nearest major airport is 80 miles west of the Super 8 in St. Louis.
Situated in downtown Centralia, Motel Centralia is about a 20-minute drive from Odin. Guest rooms include high-speed wireless Internet, air-conditioning and coffeemakers. No food or drink is available on site, however, guests can dine at downtown eateries such as Duncan's Green Grill, JJ's Buffet, Central Park Hamburger Bar and Weston's American restaurant, all within 10 minutes on foot. Adjacent to Weston's travelers can access the Centralia Amtrak station, which is only a two-hour bus ride away from Indianapolis, Indiana. The Centralia Museum is one block from the motel.
