Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905
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Towering above the landscape at a over 111 feet, and visible for over 7,500 square miles, Bald Knob Cross is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass, Illinois.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Check In Challenge
Jan 09 – Dec 01
Visit all 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and use the digital check in challenge pass, and be rewarded!
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Alto Vineyards • Feb 20 @ 5:30PM
Whether it be to sing a song, read a poem, or play an instrument - show off your skills at Alto Vineyards.
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Palentine's Day with the Fine and Bawdy Wenches at Alto Vineyards
Alto Vineyards • Feb 28 @ 6PM
An immersive theater indulgence with bold acts to seduce your senses, wickedly clever comedy, riveting characters, interactive games and deliciously cheeky mischief all wrapped in a…
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