Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills. The park is situated on a giant block of sandstone deposited 315 million years ago, which was dropped 500 feet along a fault line that extends northwesterly across Pope County. The resulting rocky scenery gives visitors the chance to explore breathtaking canyons and waterfalls.
Prior to beginning their hikes, visitors are invited to pick up a bird checklist from the site office to aid in spotting the many songbirds species that use the forest. Flowers and mushrooms grow prolifically throughout the forest and await viewing. It is illegal, however, to remove or damage plants, flowers, shrubs or trees. In addition, it is illegal to collect or remove artifacts from state property. Please remember this area is for all to enjoy.
Golconda Historic District, East Main Street, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 10.03 mi (straight line)
Buel House State Historic Site, Columbus Avenue, Golconda, IL, USA
Distance: 10.05 mi (straight line)
Fort Massac State Park, East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL, USA
Distance: 16.53 mi (straight line)
Tunnel Hill State Trail, Karnak, IL, USA
Distance: 17.98 mi (straight line)
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Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront, an IHG Hotel, North 4th Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.23 mi (straight line)
River to River Trailhead, Elizabethtown, IL, USA
Distance: 20.34 mi (straight line)
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Historic Rose Hotel, Main Street, Elizabethtown, IL, USA
Distance: 20.35 mi (straight line)
Downtown Paducah Farmer Market, North 2nd Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.43 mi (straight line)
Festivals and Events Food and Drinks
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The National Quilt Museum, Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.48 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours
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215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001, USA
Distance: 20.50 mi (straight line)
200 N 2nd St, Paducah, KY 42001, USA
Distance: 20.51 mi (straight line)
Paducah Wall to Wall, South Water Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.57 mi (straight line)
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PAPA Gallery, Broadway Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.61 mi (straight line)
River Discovery Center, South Water Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.62 mi (straight line)
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Paducah Antique Mall, Broadway Street, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.64 mi (straight line)
William Clark Market House Museum, Market House Square, Paducah, KY, USA
Distance: 20.64 mi (straight line)
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