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Featured Attraction
Pheasant Hollow Winery

Pheasant Hollow Winery

Award-winning fruit and grape wines are available at this stunning wooded setting just east of Rend Lake in Whittington. Come in and sit by the stone fireplace with a glass of wine, or enjoy viewing the wildlife from the wraparound porch. Whatever your taste, Pheasant Hollow is a palate-pleasing place.

  • Address: Highway 154 & Route 37 Whittington, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.629.2302
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Burton's Cafe

Famous for their white pie & home cooking.

  • Address: Route 37 N Whittington, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.629.2515

Opera House Cafe

Great home-cooked meals served in an old movie theater atmosphere. Banquet facilities available .

  • Address: 108 West Franklin St., Sesser, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.625.3549

Benton Design / The Buzz

From artwork, framing & gifts to lunches, soups & sandwiches.

  • Address: 601 Public Square, Benton, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.438.0893

The Maid Rite

A small restaurant that has served the area for 75 years. It is has been well-known in the region for its special Maid Rite sandwiches.

  • Address: 13 West Sylvia Avenue, Christopher, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.724.4960

Gibby's on the Green

Located on the Rend Lake golf course, Gibby's on the Green offers a full service restaurant; banquet rooms also available.

  • Address: 12476 Golf Course Drive, Whittington, IL
  • Phone: 618-629-2451

Mike's Drive-In

Since 1953, this popular drive-in restaurant has featured its own home-made root beer & barbeque sandwiches.

  • Address: 1007 West Main, West Frankfort, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.932.2564

Walker's Bar and Grill

Featured menu items are chicken, fish, steaks, and ribs. Manager is Candace Walker.

  • Address: 701-1/2 Baggott Street, Zeigler, Illinois
  • Phone: 618.923.3706 or 618.596.6210

Corner Dance Hall, Inc.

Owners Dan & Neth Huebel. Live dance music every Friday and Saturday nights, line dance classes every Tuesday night, karaoke and dancing every Wednesday night. Food and beverages provided for all events.

  • Address: 200 Franklin St, Whittington, IllinoisIllinois
  • Phone: 618.629.2319