Antique Shopping
Benton has several wonderful antique shops located on the square. Ina has an Antique Mall and Sesser has a very nice antique store.
Distance: 10 minutes
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Benton Country Club
9-holes, par 7, full pro shop, bar and grill
Distance: 8 miles
Corner Dance Hall
Family Oriented Entertainment. Weekend dances and dance classes during the week.
Distance: 5 minutes
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Mitchell Museum in Mt. Vernon
Mitchell Museum has contemporary art exhibitions in two galleries, including a Children's Gallery.
Distance: 25 minutes
Pheasant Hollow Winery
Pheasant Hollow has won several awards for it's fine wines. Visit their website for gift shop and tasting hours.
Distance: 5 minutes
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Rend Lake
19,000 acre Recreation Lake located 1 mile west, offers boating and fishing. Boat docks are 5 minutes away
Distance: 5 minutes
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Rend Lake Bike Trail
Our campground connects to the Rend Lake Bike Trail. You will not ride on a busy highway, easy and safe acccess.
Distance: 5 minutes
Rend Lake Golf Course
Championship 27-hole public golf course. Voted “Mid-America’s Finest.â€
Distance: 5 minutes
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Restaurants
(Whittington)
Burtons Cafe closed Mon,
(Benton)
Cozy Table open 7 days,
Joes Pasta and Pizza closed Mon,
(Sesser)
The Mill Bar and Grill closed Mon&Tues
Distance: 5-10 miles
Shopping Malls
Mt. Vernon mall features Hobby Lobby, JCPenney and several other specialty shops. Marion mall features Dillards, Target and several other specialty shops.
Distance: 25 minutes to Mt. Vernon or Marion
Walkers Bluff
Gourmet cuisine, premier vineyard, free movies every Friday Night and weekend entertainment.
Distance: 33 miles, 45 minutes
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