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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The Dirty South Roubaix Bike Race
Alto Pass • Mar 07
A 100k+ race with an awesome route, great challenge, killer scenery, beer, food and cool people!
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Annual Family Eco Festival at Alto Vineyards
Alto Vineyards • Apr 19 @ 12noon
A day of eco arts and crafts, environmental education stations, hands-on science at Alto Vineyards.
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Alto Vineyards Art Gallery
Alto Pass
Featuring local Southern Illinois artists.
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