Alto Pass Attractions

Alto Vineyards

The oldest winery in Southern Illinois. Visit the tasting room and gift shop. Wander through the 10 acre vineyard. Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sundays 12 noon - 5 pm. www.altovineyards.net

Austin's of Alto Pass – Antiques and Old Wares

A privately owned antique shop located in a beautifuly restored grade school built in 1928. Located at the junction of Main Street and St. Route 127, Alto Pass. Open Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays 1 - 4 pm.

Bald Knob Cross

Surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, thousands visit Bald Knob Mountain and the 111 foot tall interdenominational cross built on top of the most prominent elevation in the southern Illinois Ozarks.

Ms. Frogy's Fudge Factory

Over 30 varieties of fresh fudge available along with desserts of cobblers and ice cream, plus sandwiches and bread bowl stews. Open year round Wednesday through Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. Located 260 Main Street.

Grammer's Market

Specializing in deli sandwiches, famous for the Flying Pig and Flying Hog! A unique store featuring groceries, cold drinks, gift items, tack, feed, hardware, electrical and plumbing, and Bald Knob souvenirs. Open year round Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 7 am - 4 pm., located at 10 West Pine.

Hedman Orchard and Vineyard/Peach Barn

Eat a meal at the Peach Barn Cafe - serving authentic Swedish cuisine and shop the Scandinavian gift shop. Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Sundays 12 noon - 5 pm. Located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail at 560 Chestnut Street. www.peachbarn.com

J and M Quarter Horses

Hosts Junior Rodeos throughout the year with open practice several nightss a week. Offers breaking and training of cutting horses; horse sales, riding lessons, and clinics in pole and barrel racing, roping, cutting and pleasure riding. Indoor arena (85'x 200'). Located at 1644 Milligan Hill Road. www.jandmquarterhorses.com

Kosmic Acres Stables

Trail rides for small groups. By appointment only. Call for reservations. Year round horseback riding. www.centaur.org/kosmic/

Rendleman Orchards Farm Market

Offers over 20 varieties of peaches, 5 of nectarines and more than 13 apple varieties, as well as seasonal produce. Famous for peach smoothies! Open July through December, Monday - Saturdays 8 am - 5 pm, Sunday 9 am - 5 pm. Located at 9680 State Rt. 127N. www.rendlemanorchards.com

Root Beer Saloon

Offering 120 different coffees, 200 herbs & spices, 40 teas, and 3 kinds of draft root beer, shakes, malts, sundaes and sandwiches in an emporium of over 200 sets of antlers, taxidermy mounts of fish, ducks, and beasts large and small. Open Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 4 pm. Located on Main Street. www.northwestpassage2001.net

Von Jakob Vineyard

Enjoy the wine tasting room in their largest facility which includes an elegant ballroom. Large outdoor patio with nice panoramic view. Lots of special events including music festivals. Food available every weekend. Located on Hwy. 127 north in Alto Pass. www.vonjakobvineyard.com

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