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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/eb5a291f-a014-4f09-9dbd-8da7b978d25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shawnee National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0e29d2f8-2d58-457a-908d-4b89b13776d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shawnee National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/69d411b1-b8bc-4cb4-835b-696a9808bd93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shawnee National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0b09a98f-0d26-434e-af94-d731b017b352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shawnee National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/64b11f3d-4cbe-4ebb-8456-30d2ca98c424.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. 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[](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) ![Tunnel Hill State Trail](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. 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