Title: Shawnee National Forest in Illinois - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Shawnee National Forest Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Shawnee-National-Forest-Hotels.0-l553248635944113522-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Illinois](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Illinois.d215.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Illinois](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Illinois.d215.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Shawnee National Forest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shawnee-National-Forest.d553248635944113522.Car-Rental-Guide)[Illinois Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Illinois.d215.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shawnee National Forest Tours and Activities ![Shawnee National Forest featuring motorcycle riding, tranquil scenes and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/eb5a291f-a014-4f09-9dbd-8da7b978d25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shawnee National Forest featuring motorcycle riding, tranquil scenes and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/eb5a291f-a014-4f09-9dbd-8da7b978d25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern Illinois featuring a sunset, forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0e29d2f8-2d58-457a-908d-4b89b13776d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern Illinois featuring views and forest scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/69d411b1-b8bc-4cb4-835b-696a9808bd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern Illinois featuring forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0b09a98f-0d26-434e-af94-d731b017b352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shawnee National Forest Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Shawnee National Forest Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Wildwood Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1768200/1768149/800a6847_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Wildwood Hotel CA $840 per person Apr 15 - Apr 18 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to St. Louis (STL) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,600 reviews) Extremely nice hotel with the nicest staff!! Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 ![Waldorf Astoria Chicago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2720000/2717600/2717582/1040fa3a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Waldorf Astoria Chicago Downtown Chicago CA $1,348 per person Apr 1 - Apr 4 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Montreal (YMQ) to Chicago (ORD) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Completely loved our stay. Probably the best hotel in all Chicago. Amenities are great and the staff are even better. Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 ![Level Chicago – Old Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39805900/39805843/8a983359_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Level Chicago – Old Town Downtown Chicago CA $912 per person Apr 20 - Apr 24 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YMQ) to Chicago (ORD) 9/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews) My girlfriend and I had an awesome time enjoying the space for a fun girls night out. Would recommend to anyone! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Dixon Springs in Dixon Springs State Park Photo captured at 830pm. Long exposure- NikonD5200](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/109112/ca7a5d10-f5f8-4e57-a191-b11efabe7523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dixon Springs State Park You can take time to visit Dixon Springs State Park during your travels to Golconda. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dixon-Springs-State-Park-Golconda.d553248621532655907.Vacation-Attraction) ![A summer sunset over Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois; Shutterstock ID 356954318; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621566122752/e56f5a7e-5267-451b-8437-ae6ec36813c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Garden of the Gods Recreation Area See for yourself why Harrisburg’s unearthly sandstone formations, tucked within lush Shawnee National Forest, earn their ethereal name. [](https://expedia.ca/Garden-Of-The-Gods-Recreation-Area-Equality.d553248621566122752.Vacation-Attraction) ![Southern Illinois which includes autumn colours and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944109233/0232f23c-5422-4bc1-8d86-9786baff2196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tunnel Hill State Trail You can take time to visit Tunnel Hill State Trail during your travels to Vienna. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Tunnel-Hill-State-Trail-Vienna.d553248635944109233.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hogg Hollow Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hogg Hollow Winery during your travels to Simpson. Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hogg-Hollow-Winery-Simpson.d553248621532655807.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake Glendale Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Glendale during your travels in Golconda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Glendale-Golconda.d958501131563380736.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hitching Post Trailhead You can take time to visit Hitching Post Trailhead during your travels to Herod. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 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