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Bars and Pubs

Bars and Pubs

Find your favorite hangout in Downstate Illinois

Find your favorite atmosphere, filled with great food, drinks and friends. 

Blue Room Tavern

 Nashville, IL
Blue Room Tavern near Nashville is a beloved country dive where the charm is as crooked as the floors and twice as ...more!

The Boardroom

 Nashville, Illinois
An evening out at The Boardroom Wine Bar in Nashville, IL is just what the doctor ordered!  The Boardroom...more!

The Boiler Room Restaurant

 Okawville, Illinois
Delicious home style cooked food located on Hanover Street. The Original Springs Hotel and Spa Was Established i...more!

Bunkers Bar & Grill

 Okawville, Illinois
We have a lot of exciting things going on!! Fresh Salad Bar each and every day!! Monday is all you can eat soup and...more!

Buretta's Bar & Grill

 Nashville, Illinois
We are centrally located right in downtown Nashville, IL on Saint Louis Street. Stop in and enjoy some of our famou...more!

Driftwood Inn

 Okawville, IL
Tucked along a quiet country stretch, this friendly roadside spot serves up big plates, cold drinks, and even bigge...more!

Eagle's Nest

 Addieville, Illinois
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Kretzer's Grill & Bar

 Hoyleton, Illinois
Kretzers offers sandwiches to steaks. We are famous for our All-U-Can Eat Snow Crab Legs and Fried Chicken. Re...more!

The White House Tavern

 Du Bois, Illinois
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Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

22 Counties made for Road Trips
Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 22 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
Check out our calendar of events!
Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 3, 2026 - April 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo | Nashville, IL
Illinois Association Museums on the Road

Illinois Association Museums on the Road

 April 10, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL
Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo | Nashville, IL

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