Hickory Shores Resort is in the south central Illinois town of Carlyle. The resort sits next to the Carlyle Reservoir and within walking distance to a number of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and boating. Hickory Shores Resort features two fishing ponds, tennis and basketball courts, two swimming pools, an outdoor pavilion and a game room with air hockey, shuffleboard, a ping pong table and pool table. Families have a variety of accommodation options, including 14 theme cabins as well as different-sized lodges. The Liberty Lodge, for example, sleeps up to 11 people and has a country and patriotic decor.
Hickory Shores Resort
21925 Dove Lane
Carlyle, IL 62231
618-749-5288
hickoryshoresresort.com
Located in southwestern Illinois and only about 3 miles from the Missouri border is the Trail of Tears Lodge and Sports Resort. Located in the town of Jonesboro, the Trail of Tears Lodge and Sports Resort has 600 square feet of outdoor activities and adventure. It offers guided hunting trips, horseback trail rides and a number of sports such as archery, fishing and motorbiking. Families visiting the resort can choose between camping or staying in a rustic cabin that includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a full kitchen. There is also an all-inclusive room and board package that includes one-night stay at the cabin as well as breakfast and lunch.
Trail of Tears Lodge and Sports Resort
1575 Fair City Road
Jonesboro, IL 62952
618-833-8697
trailoftears.com
Rend Lake Resort is in the southern Illinois town of Whittington, which is conveniently located just off highway 57. The resort sits on Rend Lake amid the forests of the Wayne Fitgerrell State Park. The grounds offer a number of outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, hunting, fishing and boating. Rend Lake Resort also has a number of things a visitor can rent including pontoon, fishing and paddle boats as well as horses and mountain bikes for both adults and children. Accommodation options include a hotel with modern amenities, boatels that are on the lake or rustic cabins.
Rend Lake Resort
11712 E Windy Lane
Whittington, IL 62897
618-629-2211
rendlakeresort.com
