Have you heard of Whittington, Illinois? It’s a small unincorporated community in Southern Illinois. Though the town is small, it has a ton to offer its visitors. Here’s why we think you should visit:

They have a gorgeous 27-hole golf course.
Rend Lake Golf Course
The Rend Lake Golf Course is named for the beautiful body of water it overlooks, and it certainly is stunning!

12476 Golf Course Road, Whittington
You can pop in at a local winery to taste the best of Southern Illinois.
Pheasant Hollow Winery/Facebook
Pheasant Hollow Winery hosts many events throughout the year, making it a fun destination for visitors.

14931 State Highway 37, Whittington
Enjoy a "White Pie" at Burton's Cafe.
Burton's Cafe/Facebook
Burton's is famous for this pie - it's hard to explain, but is basically a vanilla and almond pudding pie. Don't miss it.

13427 Ewing Road, Whittington
The town boasts a lively dance hall.
Corner Dance Hall/Facebook
Corner Dance Hall has country line dancing on Fridays and ballroom dancing on Saturdays; take your pick!

200 Franklin Street, Whittington

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Visitors can enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful Rend Lake.
Eric Crowley/Flickr
The man-made lake is 13 miles long and three miles wide.
There's an incredible bike trail along the lake.
Curt Simshauser/Facebook
Nearly 10 miles of winding paved trails take bikers around Rend Lake.
You can go hunting and fishing with a true expert.
Boneyard Outfitters
The owners of Boneyard Outfitters know just where to take their hunting and fishing groups for a successful day out.

13820 Shiloh Cemetery Road, Whittington
Stay among the trees at the local campground.
Whittington Woods Campground/Facebook
The Whittington Woods Campground is the perfect place to stay when you're enjoying your time outdoors.

14297 State Highway 37, Whittington
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area is a great place for a hike.
Brandy La Fauce-Weith/Facebook
The beautiful park on Rend Lake spans 3,300 acres.

11094 Ranger Road, Whittington

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