Bald Knob Cross of Peace Illinois
3630 Bald Knob Rd, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace rises high above the Shawnee Hills, offering spectacular views and a place for reflection. It has become one of southern Illinois' most recognizable landmarks and a popular destination for travelers.
Carbondale Pavilion
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
116 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
The Carbondale Pavilion, located in the heart of downtown Carbondale, Illinois, serves as a versatile space for community events, concerts, and gatherings. Reconstructed in 1992 using materials from the original 1854 freight and passenger depot, it stands as a landmark...
Cohen Memorial Home
Listed in Historical place, Tourist attraction
523 Harrison St, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
The Cohen Memorial Home is part of the historic fabric of Chester, Illinois, a Mississippi River town filled with old architecture, river history, and small-town character. For travelers exploring Chester and Randolph County, it adds another local stop tied to...
Harmonist Labyrinth
Listed in Tourist attraction
1239 Main St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Planted in concentric circles of manicured privet hedge, this reconstructed Harmonist labyrinth evokes the serenity and peacefulness the utopians were seeking. This outdoor landscape is perfect for garden parties and weddings.
Historic Newburgh Inc.
715 IN-662, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Historic Newburgh helps preserve and interpret one of Indiana's most charming Ohio River towns. Visitors can explore historic buildings, riverfront views, and stories that connect the community to centuries of regional history.
Indiana Landmarks Tours – West Baden Springs Hotel
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, Tourist attraction
8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469, West Baden Springs, Indiana 47469
The landmark hotels in French Lick and West Baden Springs—located one mile apart in southern Indiana—offer a fascinating window on the grand hotel era of the early twentieth century and the tradition of “taking the waters.”
McMinnville Tennessee
Listed in City, Native American Heritage Sites, Tourist attraction, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
110 S Court Square #2556, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
McMinnville, Tennessee offers small-town charm, local history, and easy access to some of the region's most scenic attractions. Its historic downtown and welcoming atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop for travelers exploring Middle Tennessee.
Old Town Square
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959, Marion, Illinois 62959
With a historic downtown area offering unique shops, arts and entertainment and a historic library, Marion has successfully blended the old and the new. Old Town Square in Marion gives visitors a look at the historic heart of one of...
Old Train Depot
Listed in Railroad Depot, Tourist attraction
111 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
The Old Train Depot in Carbondale is a reminder of the city's long connection to rail travel and regional growth. For visitors exploring southern Illinois, it helps explain how Carbondale became an important transportation and community hub.
Registered National Historical Landmark – New Harmony
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
410 Main St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
This is not just another quaint small town. It’s a thriving, walkable village, purpose-built in 1814 on strong convictions and wild ideals. An extraordinary National Historic Landmark District on an idyllic bend of the Wabash River. The site of multiple...
Bald Knob Cross of Peace Illinois
3630 Bald Knob Rd, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace rises high above the Shawnee Hills, offering spectacular views and a place for reflection. It has become one of southern Illinois' most recognizable landmarks and a popular destination for travelers.
Carbondale Pavilion
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
116 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
The Carbondale Pavilion, located in the heart of downtown Carbondale, Illinois, serves as a versatile space for community events, concerts, and gatherings. Reconstructed in 1992 using materials from the original 1854 freight and passenger depot, it stands as a landmark...
Cohen Memorial Home
Listed in Historical place, Tourist attraction
523 Harrison St, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
The Cohen Memorial Home is part of the historic fabric of Chester, Illinois, a Mississippi River town filled with old architecture, river history, and small-town character. For travelers exploring Chester and Randolph County, it adds another local stop tied to...
Harmonist Labyrinth
Listed in Tourist attraction
1239 Main St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Planted in concentric circles of manicured privet hedge, this reconstructed Harmonist labyrinth evokes the serenity and peacefulness the utopians were seeking. This outdoor landscape is perfect for garden parties and weddings.
Historic Newburgh Inc.
715 IN-662, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Historic Newburgh helps preserve and interpret one of Indiana's most charming Ohio River towns. Visitors can explore historic buildings, riverfront views, and stories that connect the community to centuries of regional history.
Indiana Landmarks Tours – West Baden Springs Hotel
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, Tourist attraction
8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469, West Baden Springs, Indiana 47469
The landmark hotels in French Lick and West Baden Springs—located one mile apart in southern Indiana—offer a fascinating window on the grand hotel era of the early twentieth century and the tradition of “taking the waters.”
McMinnville Tennessee
Listed in City, Native American Heritage Sites, Tourist attraction, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
110 S Court Square #2556, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
McMinnville, Tennessee offers small-town charm, local history, and easy access to some of the region's most scenic attractions. Its historic downtown and welcoming atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop for travelers exploring Middle Tennessee.
Old Town Square
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959, Marion, Illinois 62959
With a historic downtown area offering unique shops, arts and entertainment and a historic library, Marion has successfully blended the old and the new. Old Town Square in Marion gives visitors a look at the historic heart of one of...
Old Train Depot
Listed in Railroad Depot, Tourist attraction
111 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, Carbondale, Illinois 62901
The Old Train Depot in Carbondale is a reminder of the city's long connection to rail travel and regional growth. For visitors exploring southern Illinois, it helps explain how Carbondale became an important transportation and community hub.
Registered National Historical Landmark – New Harmony
Listed in Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
410 Main St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
This is not just another quaint small town. It’s a thriving, walkable village, purpose-built in 1814 on strong convictions and wild ideals. An extraordinary National Historic Landmark District on an idyllic bend of the Wabash River. The site of multiple...
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