Anna
Around Anna
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Countryside and towns · Illinois · 35k people
Anna
Locals say Little Egypt · “Little Egypt”, “Egypt”
Hills, hollows, and hospitality
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Welcome to Little Egypt, where the Shawnee Hills meet the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. You'll find friendly folks, good fishing, and a slower pace of life. Whether you're here for the apples, the trails, or the small-town charm, make yourself at home.
Clubs for Anna
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The room
One room for everyone around Anna. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Anna. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Shawnee National Forest Sprawling forest with canyons, waterfalls, and trails across the region.
- Trail of Tears State Forest Named for the Cherokee removal route, with camping and hiking.
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Wetlands and cypress swamps, great for birding.
- Cache River State Natural Area Ancient cypress trees and canoeing on the Cache River.
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site Site of the 1858 debate, with a small museum.
- Mound City National Cemetery Civil War-era cemetery on the Ohio River.
- Outdoors Hike the Garden of the Gods
- Outdoors Canoe the Cache River
- With kids Visit the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site
- With kids Apple picking at Cobden orchards
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Evenings Winery music nights
- Locals love Apple orchards and farm stands
- Locals love Wineries and tasting rooms
Through the year
- Cobden Apple Festival September Celebrates the apple harvest with cider, pies, and crafts.
- Union County Fair July A classic county fair with livestock, rides, and demolition derbies.
- Johnson County Fair July Agricultural exhibits, carnival, and local entertainment.
- Pulaski County Fair July Small-town fair with 4-H shows and a parade.
- Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk September Remembers the Cherokee removal with a guided walk and ceremony.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and cool to cold winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temps and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Little Egypt”
- The region's nickname, from the southern tip of Illinois resembling Egypt's delta.
- “Egyptian”
- A resident of the region.
- “Crick”
- A small stream or creek.
Getaways
- Cape Girardeau Riverfront shops, historic district, and the Mississippi River.
- Carbondale SIU Salukis games, restaurants, and nightlife.
- Marion Shopping, the Southern Illinois Miners baseball, and the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
- Paducah National Quilt Museum, riverfront, and arts district.
Local flavour
Rooting for SIU Salukis (Carbondale), St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, Southern Illinois Miners (Marion)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish NCAA Division I, Carbondale
- St. Louis Cardinals MLB
- St. Louis Blues NHL
- Southern Illinois Miners Independent baseball, Marion
Where people go
- Shawnee National Forest NCAA Division I, Carbondale
- St. Louis Cardinals MLB
- St. Louis Blues NHL
- Southern Illinois Miners Independent baseball, Marion
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Nearby
Every areaCape GirardeauMissouriWhere the river meets the heartlandCarbondaleIllinoisWhere the hills meet the prairie and the Salukis roamMarionIllinoisWhere the hills and lakes meet the coal countryBentonIllinoisHeart of Little Egypt's coal country.Du QuoinIllinoisWhere the state fair meets the harvest.PerryvilleMissouriWhere the river meets the orchardPaducahKentuckyWhere the river meets the quiltSikestonMissouriWhere the river meets the fields and the rolls fly.
Union, Johnson and Pulaski counties, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.