Twenty lakefront cottages are available for rent in the Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The cottages are located on the Carlyle Lake shoreline offering a spectacular view of the lake. The 780
, IL CabinsFor the boating enthusiast, Carlyle Lake is a great place to cruise for pleasure, water ski, or spend the day fishing. The wide-open waters make Carlyle Lake a sailor's paradise. This 15 by 3 1/2
, IL BoatingMore than 9 miles of trails are available to hikers at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area. The 3-mile Cherokee Trail has three separate loops that pass through a mature oak-hickory forest over gently rolling terrain, offering great views of the lake. The Pawnee Trail is a 1
, IL TrailsEldon Hazlet State Recreation Area is probably best known for its camping facilities. The Illini Campground has 328 Class A campsites with 30 and 50 amp electrical hook-ups, 36 Class C campsites for walk-in tent camping and two rustic rent-a-cabins.
, IL CampingCarlyle Lake is known as one of the top waterfowl hunting areas in the state. From November - January, there is a contolled Pheasant hunt at Eldon Hazlet State Park. The park has more than 50
, IL HuntingA fine example of Greek Revival architecture, the Shawneetown Bank was constructed in 1839-41 to house the offices of the Ban...
This 1814 structure was owned at one time by U.S. Senator James M. Robinson. The house is decorated in furnishings of that er...
The gallery offers classes in art as well as original art and gifts for sale. Exhibits and events in the performing arts are ...
The Union County Museum (formerly Cobden Museum) features Anna Pottery, Native American artifacts, local history and other un...
Centralia's resident Carillonneur treats the city to an hour-long concert playing the 165 foot bell, one of the few such inst...