BUEL HOUSE AND DAVIDSON CABIN
COLUMBUS AND MADISON STREETS
Visit the two-story Buel House built in 1837 and the one-room Davidson log cabin. Call ahead for an appointment. 618-683-9702 FREE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MAIN AND ADAMS STREETS
Visit the oldest Presbyterian congregation in the state, built in 1819. 618-683-9702 or 618-683-6246 FREE
GOLCONDA MARINA
ILLINOIS ROUTE 146 NORTH
Located by Lusk Creek at the Ohio River, this marina has full docking facilities and rentals. 618-683-5875, fax 618-683-5263
OHIO RIVER RECREATION AREA AND RAUCHFUSS HILL CAMPGROUND
OFF ILLINOIS ROUTE 146, NORTH OF GOLCONDA
Stand on the bluffs above the Ohio River and watch the riverboats and the barge traffic at dusk. Picnic or enjoy the tranquility of this campground hideaway. 618-949-3304, campground 618-949-3394
SHAWNEE QUEEN RIVER TAXI
Take a Ohio river trip from the caves of Hardin County to the Historic Downtown Golconda area. Rides Mass Transit
WAR BLUFF VALLEY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
BUSHWACK ROAD, NORTH OF EDDYVILLE ROAD OFF ILLINOIS ROUTE 146
This wildlife sanctuary, nestled in the uplands of the Shawnee National Forest, supports mature oak-hickory woods, river bottom forests and old field habitats. Look for more than 300 types of plants, including a rich variety of wildflowers and ferns. 618-457-2222
More information and attractions can be found at VisitGolconda.com
