Petersburg, Illinois
Attractions

 A Base Camp for Outdoor Recreation

Just a short drive from Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area, Chautauqua and Emiquon National Wildlife Refuges, RiverBank Lodge offers an excellent launching point for many outdoor adventures! A wide variety of activities are available, including:

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Golfing

• Canoeing & Kayaking Tours

• Horseback Riding

• Hiking, Biking & Snowmobiling Trails

• Guided Nature Tours

• Bird watching

Menard County’s Area Attractions

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site is a recreation of the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln during the 1830’s. Touch history and feel the emotion of yesterday with exhibits and re-enactments from the 19th century. Experience the environment where Lincoln transformed himself from a self-admitted “aimless piece of driftwood” into a merchant, surveyor, postmaster, and captain of local Militia.

• Wine Tasting at Hill Prairie Vineyard

• Shows at the New Salem Opry

• New Salem Theatre in the Park (Amphitheatre)

• Edgar Lee Masters Home

• Ann Rutledge Gravesite

• Long Nine Museum

• Antique Shops, Cafes & Restaurants in downtown Petersburg

Come stay with us during the many Fairs & Events throughout the summer and fall months such as the Spoon River Drive, Harvest Festival, and more.