This 64-acre state historic site preserves the remains of a once-fortified Indian village, which also was an important ceremonial center. Indians of the Mississippian Culture inhabited the site between 1000 A.D. and 1400 A.D. A kiosk with exhibits interprets the history and significance of this important Mississippian archaeological site.
Southern Illinois Cabins with all amenities, surrounded by The Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. All cabins have air conditioning, heat, kitchen including stove, frig, microwave, coffee maker, toaster bathroom with shower, screened in porch, electric fireplace, satellite tv with HBO and DVD, all linens, cookware, plates, utensil, outside grill and picnic table.
Restored and remodeled to created an Inn with all the modern conveniences yet still leave the atmosphere of the old school house. Convenient accessibility to many Southern Illinois tourism attractions.
Doc's Lakeside Cabin was built in 2012 and is located in beautiful Southern Illinois. Let us welcome you to setting where you can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
Offering a wee bit of Europe in Southern Illinois' wine country. We are located right in the Shawnee National Forest. Stay in a stone and log chalet, cool in summer with blazing log fires in winter. You will enjoy the
company of a genuine Belfast-born innkeeper and a full traditional Irish breakfast. There is no extra charge for the blarney, storytelling, and good Irish luck
From St. Louis : Travel south on I-55 to Exit 58/Hwy. 80/Matthews/East Prairie. After exiting, turn east toward East Prairie and follow Hwy. 80 through East Prairie. Turn right/south onto Hwy. 77 and continue approximately eight miles to County Road 502. Turn right/west onto the gravel road; the historic site is one mile ahead on the left.
From Jefferson City : Travel east on U.S. Hwy. 54 to Kingdom City. Take I-70 east to Exit 210A/U.S. Hwy. 41/61/Kirkwood/Forest Park. Take U.S. Hwy. 40 east to Exit 25/I-270/Chicago/Memphis; merge onto I-270 south and continue for about 11 miles. Take Exit 1B-A/I-55/St. Louis/Memphis and head south on I-55. At Exit 58/Hwy. 80/Matthews/East Prairie, turn east toward East Prairie and follow Hwy. 80 through East Prairie. Turn right/south onto Hwy. 77 and continue approximately eight miles to County Road 502. Turn right/west onto the gravel road; the historic site is one mile ahead on the left.
From Springfield, Mo. : Travel east on U.S. Hwy. 60 to the Sikeston area. Take Exit 1A/I-55/Memphis and head south for about seven miles. Take Exit 58/Hwy. 80/Matthews/East Prairie and turn east toward East Prairie. Follow Hwy. 80 through East Prairie; turn right/south onto Hwy. 77 and travel approximately eight miles. Turn right/west onto County Road 502 (gravel road); the historic site is one mile ahead on the left.
Nice natural setting with some archaeological information presented. Is very quiet and gives the visitor a nice experience. 