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Tunnel Hill State Trail
Rolling agricultural fields, reclaimed strip mines, ravines, rocky streams and wooded bluffs dominate the northern half of the Tunnel Hill State Trail. With 47.8 miles (one-way) of crushed gravel surface, extended inclines and dark tunnels, this trail is a difficult one, but one not to pass up, as long as you're up for the challenge. The southern half of the trail explodes with scenery that includes bottomland woods, ponds, streams and marshes. The trail, which winds through seven towns, even touches upon a handful of ghost towns that faded into the landscape after the trains here stopped running.
Giant City State Park
Spectacular woodlands and sheer sandstone walls create a challenge for rock climbing and rappelling, as well as hiking. Outdoor lovers will also find horseback riding, a lookout tower, cabins and a swimming pool. Dine at historic Giant City Lodge, known for its homemade fried chicken dinner. Two different locations in Giant City State Park near Carbondale give you climbing options. A trail behind the picnic shelter takes you to a set of steep bluffs known as Shelter #1 near the Makanda entrance; another climbing area of the park includes the steep sandstone cliffs in Devil's Standtable. Plan to bring all of your own equipment since no permanent anchors are allowed. Ropes are permitted in both areas. After rainstorms, the wet sandstone gets really slippery. Use caution when grabbing for ledges as copperhead snakes warm themselves on the rocks during sunny days.
Rustic Hideaway Cabins
Private log cabins in a wooded setting. Hot tub on covered back deck. Full kitchen including dishes. TV/VCR. Linens and paper products supplied. Fireplace. Loft.
Mermet Springs
Scuba dive at this unique spring-fed stone quarry and marvel at underwater treasures such as a submerged airplane (actually used in the movie U.S. Marshals) and a cement petting zoo. Mermet Springs offers on-site instruction and equipment rental.
Egyptian Hills Resort
Egyptian Hills Resort is your passport to the Ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater's paradise. All within a stone's throw of your cabin. Within minutes of your cabin, your family can enjoy guided expeditions such as; horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, geo-caching, wildlife photography and many other outdoor activities. Whether planning a single activity or multiple activities for your group, we at Egyptian Hills are your personal concierge in planning your ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether onsite or through one of our partner guides, all activities are tailored for all ages and experience levels.
CITY:Creal Springs
Giant City Lodge
The 34 cabins offered at Giant City State Park include 12 one-room cabins and duplex cabins nestled in the bluffs near the lodge, featuring a living room and deck overlooking the woods below. An outdoor swimming pool is on site. Giant City Lodge's full-service restaurant features a popular all-you-can eat chicken dinner. Closed Dec. and Jan. every year.
Big Creek Cabins
Big Creek Cabins is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or quick getaway from the busy rush of daily life. The moment you check-in to our fully furnished luxury log cabin, you can't help but to slow down and relax. Unwind and get chin deep in the hot tub on the large cover decks overlooking a private pond all situated on 20 very secluded acres. Perhaps enjoy a game a pool on the executive pool table by the fireplace with family or good friends. There are many reasons why Big Creek Cabins is quickly becoming the most popular cabin retreat in Southern Illinois, but we want to personally invite you to a place where memories are made and experience them first hand.
Superman Statue
Visit Superman Square in Metropolis to have your picture taken with the 15-foot-tall statue of the Man of Steel. A statue of Lois Lane is located nearby. Across the street is the Super Museum, showcasing rare Superman memorabilia and selling superhero souvenirs.
Pinnon Lake Cabin
Tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Illinois, the cabin location rests on the highly acclaimed Southern Illinois Wine Trail. Pinnon Lake is five minutes from the edge of Shawnee National Forrest. We are only three miles off Interstate 57 at exit 36. Moments from anywhere yet feels like miles from it all. On any given day you may observe deer in the field, geese landing on the lake, a family of wild turkeys at the edge of the woods. In the spring you may even take a peek at our new baby calves, as the property is a third generation working family farm.
Rustle Hill Winery
On the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, this winery features an amphitheater bandstand for live music, great wines and beers, restaurant and cabins for rent.
Blue Sky Vineyard
Along the majestic Shawnee Hills Wine Trail you'll find Blue Sky Vineyard—a stunning Tuscan-inspired winery and vineyard. Stroll through the vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and relax on the outdoor terrace with the rolling countryside as your tapestry.
Cache River State Natural Area
Renowned for its ancient cypress-tupelo swamp, this natural area has been named one of America's 10 Most Beautiful Hidden Gems by Budget Travel. This sprawling area contains 100 threatened or endangered plant and animal species, and 11 state champion trees that have stood for centuries. Visitors enjoy birding, hunting, wildlife watching, canoeing and hiking. Bikers can access the Cache River via the Tunnel Hill State Trail.
Trail of Tears Lodge
A remote lodge surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. An abundance of outdoor recreation: horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, shooting range, archery range, dirt bike & ATV trails. Outdoor pool, game room, hot tub and pets accepted.
Bruce Goff Castle Bed & Breakfast
The Castle is a premiere architectural delight atop a forested bluff in the area of the Shawnee National Forest. Accommodations for up to three acquainted couples. The Castle has a sunken tub and is a great 'outdoors' experience.
Makanda Boardwalk
This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.
11 - 14
Superman Celebration
Metropolis, Home of Superman, holds a celebration the second weekend in June each year celebrating the 'Man of Steel'. A Superman Drama kicks off the weekend of contests, music, food and fun, as well as a comic book & artist show, fan films, street vendors, a carnival, costume contest and a Super Car Show.
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property's bluffs and through the valley. The tour also includes 11 platforms high in the trees, three aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet, and two short ground hikes. A canopy tour is an exciting way to experience the flora, fauna, geology and history of the outdoors by safely traversing an established route of ziplines and aerial bridges between platforms built in the trees, and they are just plain fun!
Alto Vineyards - Alto Pass
This award-winning winery's original Shawnee Hills Wine Trail location (Alto also has a Champaign outpost) offers free wine tasting and a gift shop, in addition to spring, summer and fall festivals with music and food.
CITY:Alto Pass
Super Museum
The Super Museum houses the mythical caped hero from the big green planet. The museum is filled with a $2.5 billion collection spanning 60 years, honoring the most famous hero of all time.
Rustle Hill Cabins
The Vineyard Chalet cabins are nestled across the valley from the winery, overlooking the pond and amphitheater. Some of the amenities include: Cathedral ceilings, Full kitchen, King size bed, Upstairs loft with six windows, 2 fireplaces, Central heat and air, Wrap around deck. The cabin is designed for a single couple...but can sleep 4 to 6.
Flamm Orchards/Fruits & Cream Stand
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies.
Southern Illinois Wine Trail
Illinois' newest wine trail connects six wineries dotted throughout the southeast corner of the state. Visitors can enjoy both breathtaking vistas and friendly rural communities, all while sampling excellent red and white wines.
Doc's Lakeside Cabin
If you're looking to get away from it all, you've come to the right place. At Doc's Lakeside Cabin we'll give you the most spectacular view in Southern Illinois. Doc's Lakeside Cabin was built in 2012 and is located in beautiful Southern Illinois. Accommodations include: 2 bedrooms with queen size bed in each room, 1 Full Bath with Shower, Fully furnished kitchen, Living/Great Room, Spacious Hot Tub, ?and, Screened Balcony. Guest are welcome to enjoy a leisure time of fishing in our lake.
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Cobden Peach Festival
Celebrate the local peach harvest, sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club. Join us for fresh peaches from local orchards, carnival rides and games, crowning of 'Miss Peach Queen', homemade food and peach cobbler & pie with a 5K run/walk and parade on Saturday. Free admission.
The Lodge at Giant City State Park
Make the scenic trek to Giant City State Park for the all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner, served in the rustic dining room at Giant City Lodge. The family-style Southern fried chicken comes with made-from-scratch dumplings, mashed potatoes and biscuits with rich country milk gravy.
Bald Knob Cross
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.
CITY:Alto Pass
Cedar Rock Cabins
Fully furnished cabins in the Shawnee National Forest. Wooded paths wind up and down the hills past rock formations. Enjoy the screened in porch at dusk and view area wildlife. Relax in the hot tub under the stars.
Villa De Bertolino
Villa De Bertolino welcomes you with a peaceful, friendly and exciting getaway. Relax by your private saltwater pool and 6 seated hot tub, day and night. The villa is an open, family-style environment and sleeps 8 comfortably, with capacity of 12. Enjoy nature exploring the live creek on our 28 wooded acres in the heart of the wine country!
Skyline View Cabins
Skyline View Cabins invite you to Southern Illinois to enjoy the most beautiful view in the area. From your cabin front porch, you can see the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Bald Knob Cross and lots of wildlife. In the Winter and early Spring there are 20 acres of hillside woods to tromp through, The property joins the Quetil Walking Trail, into Alto Pass. Both cabins have vaulted ceilings in the living room, kitchen and bedrooms, with real fireplaces, satellite TV and DVD player. Cabins come furnished with leather look sofas, chairs with ottomans, and a dining table that seats 4 people. Local art has been used to decorate both of the cabins.
Rustic Getaway Cabins
Three cozy, private cabins located in the Southernmost part of Illinois. Located on 22 acres of rolling hills, each cabin features: full kitchens, TV/VCR, full bath and sleeps 4. During your stay, enjoy nearby outdoor activities, such as hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, canoeing and horseback riding. Each cabin features a private wooded setting. Relax and enjoy nature at its best.
Boars Nest Cabins
Located close to most of the award winning wineries of Southern Illinois, the Boars Nest will be off the beaten path yet still close to town in a peaceful atmosphere. All non-smoking cabins with packages available, including meals, drinks, transportation.
Harrah's Metropolis Casino
Located on the picturesque Ohio River, Harrah's Casino is conveniently located adjacent to the hotel's main lobby, the modern design, single-level casino floor features new slots, table games and a World Series of Poker room. The Casino offers a lounge, three new bars and a live entertainment stage on the property.. Harrah's often offers special stay-and-play packages at its 252-room hotel that's located adjacent to the casino.
Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Stone Creek features an 18 hole-championship course and beautiful cabins. Stone Creek also offers a restaurant, clubhouse, and a scenic area for hiking and fishing.
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Bald Eagle Watching in the Cache River Wetlands
The Cache River Wetlands offers great opportunities for eagle watching, as well as spotting other birds. The Cache River Wetland Center provides resource and identification materials to help you spot eagles and other birds in the area and along the rivers. They will provide maps and directions to the viewing station for the nest just off Illinois Route 37 off Perks road and south of the visitor's center.
Makanda Inn B&B
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest this new inn is located just 1/2 mile south of the Makanda Boardwalk, adjacent to the Giant City State Park and only 15 minutes south of Southern Illinois University. Featuring four guest rooms, each designed for privacy & comfort. This eco-friendly lodging establishment features peaceful settings with modern touches ideal for business travel, romance, adventure seekers, wine lovers, and SIU Alumni, parents and visitors.
Americana Hollywood Museum
An amazing tribute to America's most famous Hollywood icons, features life-size figures, wardrobes, costumes, movie props, posters, dolls, statues and celebrity collectibles from around the world. Americana Hollywood is a museum dedicated to Hollywood of yesterday and today. Located 2 blocks from Harrah's Casino you will find collections from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie, just to name a few. Come stroll through the outdoor statues and have your picture taken with the Blues Brothers or on the set of a Western ghost town. There is so much to see and do at this museum!
Giant City Park Campground
Class A campground with separate tent and trailer camping for equestrians. Also, a youth group camp and primitive walk-in tent sites.
Walnut Grove Cabins
Couples Getaway Vacation Cabins, perfect for a romantic wine trail getaway, outdoor adventure vacation, or just to reconnect with your loved one in your private wooded retreat.
Poplar Camp Beach
Beautiful sandy waterfront on Cedar Lake. State certified Lifeguards on duty during beach hours, lap lane, restrooms, picnic tables and a concession area.
Goddard Place
A log cabin with hot tub and gas log fireplace. Enjoy adelicious breakfast in a quiet country setting. You have to see it to believe it!
Owl Creek Vineyard and Winery
Producing world-class wines made from Southern Illinois grapes, Owl Creek is located near beautiful Giant City State Park, country bed and breakfasts, and antique shops. Wine by the glass may be enjoyed on the deck, or in the picnic area surrounded by the vineyard.
Vertical Heartland Climbing School at Draper's Bluff
Vertical Heartland Climbing School offers you an amazing opportunity to see Illinois from new heights. Perfect for rock climbing novices and experienced enthusiasts, Vertical Heartland offers hand-on instruction that's provided by experienced guides with climbs tailored to suit your needs. Climbing services are available year round, seven days a week. Personal and group outings are scheduled by reservation. Reservations are preferred at least two weeks in advance.
Touch of Nature
Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.
Egyptian Hills Marina Lodging
Egyptian Hills Resort is your passport to the Ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater's paradise. All within a stone's throw of your cabin. Our cabins and chalets sit next to soothing, running streams and waterfalls – with breathtaking lake front views. Each cabin/chalet features a full kitchen, living room, large deck, full bedroom, 2 loft bedrooms and full bath.
CITY:Creal Springs
Oak Grove Cabin Rental
Brand new private and spacious 3 - 2 bedroom cabins located on 10 wooded acres right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Minutes from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and the orchards. Enjoy hiking, biking and much more.
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Fort Massac Encampment
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
Grand Chain Lodge & Campground
The lodge offers four spacious suites, each furnished with two queen-sized beds, a Jacuzzi bath tub, and access to the Observation Deck with a spectacular view of the Ohio River. If you want even more privacy or have a larger group. you can stay in one of our two fully equipped cabins that also offer Jacuzzi tubs, private decks overlooking the river as well as full kitchens and a loft bedroom. Each cabin sleeps six and offers, not only a beautiful panorama of the Ohio, but close up observation of an area teaming with wildlife.
CITY:Grand Chain
Trail of Tears State Forest
Set among the rugged slopes of the Ozark Hills in Southern Illinois, this site offers picnic shelters with roadside fireplaces throughout the forest. Features a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Cache River Nature Festival
Enjoy the area's rich bird life and wetland habitat. A 12-minute orientation film gives a wonderful overview and introduction of the watershed, explaining the unique bio-diversity of the flora and fauna that can be experienced here. Visitors can also acquaint themselves with the area by exploring an interactive diorama of a bald cypress-water tupelo swamp, area state champion tree information and changing landscape displays. Activities include guided field trips, canoe tours, live bird demonstrations and various exhibits from 8am to 4pm.
Cedar Sunset Cabin
Two bedroom log cabin offers a private setting with full kitchen and a hot tub to soak in while you enjoy the amazing sunset views. The spectacular views at Cedar Sunset Cabin are just one of the amazing amenities. The cabin provides you with top notch accommodations on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Or you may opt for an evening in by the fireside or a soak in the hot tub.
Giant City Stables
Enjoy the beauty of Giant City State Park on horseback. All trail rides are guided by experienced wranglers. Lessons & pony rides also available.
Cache River Wetlands Center
The Wetlands Center provides a one-stop shop for information about the Cache River Wetlands and its recreational and educational opportunities. The center has an extensive natural and cultural history exhibit, wildlife viewing, trails and a video.
Hidden Lake Guest House
Nestled amongst 12 acres of woods, gardens and water, finely appointed guest rooms and suites welcome you to first class treatment and quiet country elegance. Fireplaces, jacuzzis, private balconies and private baths are just a few of the amenities.
Blueberry Hill Farm
U-pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in Season. May-July 8am to 8pm
Bell Hill Bed & Breakfast
On a hill in Union County, Illinois, just outside of Cobden, stands a Historic Mansion with 5 guest rooms available. Every room provides all the conveniences of home to help make your stay as stress free as possible. Complimentary bottled water, cookies, chips, and chocolates also come with every room. Like traveling to a different time, each day spent in this home resonates the rich history of the land and the people who love it. Historic Bell Hill is the perfect place for large and small outdoor weddings or, if you prefer, a more intimate setting indoors is available for smaller weddings. Catering services are available.
Touch of Nature Enviornmental Center
Just 8 miles south of Carbondale, Touch of Nature borders the Shawnee Forest. It is a 3,100 acre wooded retreat area perfect for group events. Located in the City of Makanda, IL.
Lake Glendale Beach & Campground
Beautiful beach located on the shore of an 80 acres lake in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Beach open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 7 days a week. Concessions available
Lincoln-Douglas Statues
Located at Lincoln Memorial Park, visitors can "Walk Where Lincoln Walked" by following the presidents footsteps from Jonesboro Square to the park.
Lincoln Memorial Park
Site of one of the historic Lincoln-Douglas Debates, this park features picnic shelters, walking paths and hiking trails.
The Stable House
Western-themed, fully-furnished living quarters that sleep seven, attached barn and stables on the 50 acre Herold Ranch, adjacent to J&M Quarter Horses. Full kitchen, patio and BBQ. Hunters welcome. Corral and horse stall rental available.
CITY:Alto Pass
Little Lusk Trail Lodge & Campground
Centrally located in the Shawnee National forest, campgrounds have all the hookups; lodge has 6 rooms; beach, fishing, horseback riding at its best; box stalls for horses; hunters welcome; great hiking & mountain biking.
Curtis House Museum
Built in 1870 by Major Elijah P Curtis after the Civil War. The woodwork and other features of the home are unusual.
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Vulture Fest
Visit downtown Makanda, Gateway to Giant City State Park, where black vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies each fall. This event is a celebration or the vulture's annual migration with live music and displays by local artists for purchase.
Davie School Inn
This 1910 schoolhouse features spacious suites with nine-foot-tall windows overlooking Anna Park. Each guest room contains an original chalkboard and bookcase from the old school days. Located near Carbondale, the Davie School Inn makes a great base for exploring the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and Giant City State Park.
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Tree ripened peaches & nectarines from July - August, and apples from September - December. This farm market is open 7 days a week with seasonal produce, preserves, pickles and other specialty food items and gifts.
CITY:Alto Pass
Anderson Cabin - Vienna
Cabin sleeps 4, kitchen, bath. Fishing at front door, remote location, joins Goose Pond on North.
Fort Massac State Park
State park and historic site. October's big Fort Massac Encampment and several other living history event weekends scheduled throughout the year bring the past to life for American history buffs. The visitor center offers exhibits, information & a short film.
Quetil Trail
A short nature trail along the path of the Cairo & St Louis Narrow Gage railroad used before it was abandoned in 1981. Starting from downtown Alto Pass, the walk offers very scenic views.
CITY:Alto Pass
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Visit Illinois' bayou. Yes, the bayou in Illinois. Cypress Creek Wildlife Refuge is home to incredible cypress-filled swamps and wetlands and is unlike anything you expect to find in the Midwest. The refuge protects 15,000 acres of lush wetlands and some of the oldest living trees east of the Mississippi River.
Trails End Lodge Steakhouse and Saloon
Trails End Lodge is a new steakhouse and saloon, featuring traditional steakhouse cuisine, indoor and outdoor dining, live entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere all served in a rustic, yet luxurious western style lodge. Trails End Lodge is located in the heart of Southern Illinois wine country on scenic Skyline Drive between Cobden and Alto Pass, Illinois. The Lodge itself is not visible from Skyline Drive, so watch for our sign!
Alto Wine Trail Loft
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Alto Pass, the Alto Wine Trail Loft provides 2 new units, both with 2 bedrooms offering unique accommodations for experiencing the wineries and wilderness of Southern Illinois. An alternative to cabins in Southern Illinois, the Wine Loft is a vacation loft rental in Southern Illinois. A unique getaway in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, the Loft is a private vacation rental, close to Giant City, Southern Illinois University, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The historic building that is home to the Wine Loft was constructed in 1912 as a general store. The Loft renovations used environmentally friendly material and preserved as much of the original brick work and exterior as possible.
CITY:Alto Pass
StarView Vineyards
On the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, StarView offers estate grown and bottled wines. Sit on the deck, or indoors by the fireplace and enjoy views of the vineyards, ponds, and the expansive Southern Illinois hills. Works by local artists cover the walls, and sandwiches and salads are severed.
Lofty Acres Bed & Breakfast
Master bedroom/bath on main floor, queen bed, whirlpool tub. 2 rooms/baths upstairs. Fireplace.
Illinois Iron Furnace
Step back to Civil War days when "pig iron" was smelted at this, the first coal-fired iron furnace in Illinois, now on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored structure is in a beautiful park with fishing, hiking, and picnicking available.
Big Sky Cabins
Big Sky Cabins is a private 4 bedroom vacation cabin available for nightly rental in Southern Illinois. Currently 2 cabins are available for a getaway to peace and nature. Located in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, the cabins are perfect for large groups, weddings parties, honeymoons, or just a nice getaway. Big Sky Cabins provides the most private getaway on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. At night, build a big fire and look up at all the stars in the sky.
CITY:Alto Pass
Windy Hill Acres Inn
Windy Hill Acres Inn is located in the Shawnee National Forest. The Inn is a Rock Potato House which has been remodeled into a beautiful 5 room house with deck. The Potato House was built in the 1800's and used to store the farmers' sweet potatoes.
Lost Coyote Camp
One room cabin rental near hunting, fishing, biking and horseback riding areas.
Rocky Comfort Cabins
Walk to beautiful Blue Sky Vineyard from your very private, secluded, luxury cabin. Their premium location on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is the perfect point at which to settle in for a few days while exploring the natural beauty and diversity of southern Illinois. Private hot tub pavilion, luxurious fluffy bathrobes, cozy gas fireplace, stone fire pit, wrap around porch, gourmet coffee beans, two full bathrooms, two bedrooms, solar powered....so many extras. Romantic ambiance, upscale amenities, and spectacular views will help you Relax and Reconnect in the brand new Creole House, available now.
Flamm Orchards Fruits and Cream
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies. We sell desserts out of our concession window. Picnic seating available.
Gambit Golf Course
This championship par 71 golf course, designed by Richard Osborne, snakes through meadows and woodlands. The Gambit features the area's only indoor practice center, with two state-of-the-art golf simulators and a nine-hole practice green.
Campground Cumberland Church
Presbyterian church in continuous operation since 1850 and the site of a winter encampment during the Trail of Tears. Only site certified by state of Illinois and Cherokee Nation.
Metropolis Murals
A series of six murals are painted on buildings along Ferry Street and Market Street in downtown Metropolis. Each mural reveals a different story and makes our heritage come alive through artistic renderings of local historical events. Interpretive plaques describe the historical significance of each.
Timber Ridge Inn
A rustic retreat featuring 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, and a fireplace, on 80 wooded acres.
Fragrant Fields
This 20-year-old herb and perennial plant nursery offers more than 200 varieties of common and uncommon plants. Sip a glass of lemonade as you view the gardens, feed the catfish in the pond and shop for garden items.
Moon Dog Farm & Vineyard
This farm offers fine Illinois wine-making grapes, organic vegetables and a small selection of fruits.
CITY:Creal Springs
Anthill Gallery & Vintage Curiosities
Anthill productions is home to the photography of rare images' Bob Hageman and the stained-glass work of Firelight Studio's Linda Austin. For well over 20 years, Linda and Bob have been making and displaying their unique artworks throughout the Midwest, and they are now for the first time making them available to a broader audience.
Blue Sky Suites
Suites over the tasting room at Blue Sky Winery, with beautiful views of the vineyards and pond.
Cedar Ridge Whitetails, LLC
Trophy whitetail hunts in scenic Southernmost IL. Hunts are offered September 15th through December. The farm consists of mature timber, pine and cedar thickets, thick draws and open area food plots. All hunts are with an experienced guide.
Cedar Lake Ranch
Cabin rental near Cedar Lake, horse campground, tack store and outdoor recreation
Cabin at Mountain Glen
The Cabin boasts a vaulted great room with fireplace, full kitchen, a luxurious main floor master bedroom and bath with a custom 2 person shower and Jaccuzi tub. The huge second floor lofted bedroom and 1/2 bath overlooks 20 acres of pasture and wildlife.
Water Valley Inn
Water Valley Inn can accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups up to eight, based on double occupancy. The main floor of the farmhouse includes two bedrooms with queen size beds and one bathroom. The upstairs has three rooms set up with twin beds.
Lincoln Heritage Winery
Offers complimentary tastings of hand crafted wines and frequently offers special wine recipes to sample as well. Gourmet cheeses, salamis and crackers are available for purchase and you are invited to bring a picnic basket filled with your own goodies. There are a small selection of other beverages on hand.
Eagle Watching - Union County Refuge
The Union County Refuge in Union offers a popular spot for bald eagle watching. Visitors can view bald eagles and take wildlife photography off the main road, which runs down the middle of the wildlife refuge. Park rangers will be available weekdays to answer questions about the eagles and other wildlife spotted in the refuge. Admission is free. For more information on eagle watching, contact the Union County Refuge (618-833-5175).
Shawnee Winery
Come relax with us a while and enjoy the lovely Southern Illinois down-home atmosphere. Make yourself comfortable in our tasting room or have a seat outside on our country porch. Open 7 days a week for locally made wine.


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What Is The Social Gospel from Bianca Juarez on Vimeo.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday Video Post: a social gospel...
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- christy said...
love the Vlog today....i have never heard of the social gospel but i love the part where u say that churches are teaching and talking but need to remember to live out what they teach and talk about...that touches me because i know that i need to improve in this area...it kind of reminds me of a part in the movie the Book of Eli...he realizes that he was so concerned about his mission that he forgot to live out what he was reading and protecting...
hope you're having an awesome time:) - March 5, 2010 at 6:51 AM
- rebeccannb said...
Great vlog!
- March 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM
- Bianca said...
@Christy: I NEED to see that movie. And I NEED a date night. I vote for watching the Book of Eli. Thanks!
@Rebecca: Thanks! Enjoy your Friday :) - March 5, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Hopefull you are not shacking up with and committing sin with your boyfriend in Mexico? Because that would be very hypocritical of you and negate every word out of your mouth! Are you?
Profiteering churches and church based religion as we know it will be almost gone in 20 years. No one cares about all that mumbo jumbo non-sense that you and the bible spews.
The next generation wants to know about real life. Today's life. As you call it Social Preaching and Social Ministering. No one really cares that some dude got hung on a cross 2000 years ago. I don't care and not many other people do either. Do any of us really want some dumb ass book which we have no idea who wrote it to tell us how to live our lives? Son of God? Who says? Prove it! He was some whore mongering snake oil salesman who probably banged the wrong girl and her daddy strung him up on the nearest tree!
If you want ministering, just watch Joel Ostean on tv. It's free! You don't get some creepy child molesting old dude wearing womens underwear beneath his Priests costume passing around a basket begging for money so he can go buy more porn movies!
I think it is high time we burn the bible and start over. The bible and the type of messaging that you do and churches do are only to control, and have power over the people. You and the church that you are trying to "sell" are only about MONEY!
By the way, haven't posted here in awhile.....Have you gained weight? A few laps around the track wouldn't hurt.
xoxo - March 5, 2010 at 10:12 AM
98% of people are "sheep," content to graze and likely to stampede when they're threatened. One percent are "wolves," psychopaths with a propensity for violence who lack empathy. The other 1 percent: "sheepdogs," who have both empathy and a propensity for violence. The sheepdogs are also called warriors. They're not always liked or appreciated by the sheep, but they come to the herd's rescue when wolves threaten.
Unfortunately in today's world churches, like the ones you are trying to "sell" = Wolves
The question is, is Bianca one of the Sheep who has been brainwashed or is she a Wolf and dangerous to the sheep?
My opinion...I think you are one of the wolves preying on the sheep!
It's not too late for you. You can be still be saved. - March 5, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- Lydia said...
Right on, girl! It is because we have forgiveness that we can truly love others!
- March 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- the BLAH BLAH BLAHger said...
Dang it, once again you've nailed it on the head and reminded me to get off my butt! I go to church just about ever Sunday, but am I living what I learned daily??? It's sad to say, but sometimes I just forget to live out the Gospel. Sometimes it's forgetfulness and sometimes it's willfulness. I've got the "SHOW" acronym on my desk, but now I think I need it in my purse, car, and kitchen. Ha!
- March 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM
@elbib...why don't u describe, without negativity and insult, exactly what u want or what u believe....because when I read your comment all I can see is an angry person who is bitter, but cannot really get exactly what u stand for...
- March 5, 2010 at 11:57 AM
- christy said...
It is such a good movie...and it was for date night for me and my hubby...i love it because it doesn't tip toe around what the book actually is...
- March 5, 2010 at 12:26 PM
- Bianca said...
Cool. I'm glad we can discuss this issue. Some people get up in arms about what church should be... how about we just start living out the bible. We can start there...
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- March 5, 2010 at 2:26 PM
- Bianca said...
The comments have to be moderated. Sorry guys!
- March 5, 2010 at 2:31 PM
- Melinda said...
Hey! You know this has been my heart's desire for the last year. I've become involved through stuff at work and personally. I have been volunteering at the DSAOC (dsaoc.org) for 4 years now. I also helped train 13 people who live at the OC Rescue Mission to run the HB 1/2 marathon. At work we volunteer to prepare tax returns for free for low-income families. I say these things to help get ideas out there. We need to think outside the "box." I think the more we can bring the light and love of Jesus Christ to our communities in an impactful way, the more we will see people want to know Jesus. Just volunteering at these different things have opened up conversations.
I'd like to know other ways people set out to serve in their communities. What people group does your heart beat for?
Hope you are having a blast in Mexico con tu papa! - March 5, 2010 at 4:13 PM
You're chemically imbalanced and borderline schitzophrenic. I'm a clinical therapist and from your tone and verbiage, you should seek seriously help.
I'm praying for you.
Bianca, keep doing what you're doing. Thanks for the vlog! - March 6, 2010 at 5:14 AM
Love the vlog today, Bianca! This is definitely a delicate balance, and I also agree with Melinda about how much impact combining the two can have. I know that's how it came into and affected my life!
Keep doing what you do! :) - March 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM
- Diandra Ann said...
um... WOW.. Hope you are having fun in Mexico with your DAD... can't wait until you get back.
you're beautiful and wonderful and God is working through you, which is why Satan has to work extra hard to bring you down!
Love you beautiful girl.
xoxo - March 6, 2010 at 8:38 PM
hi bi, I agree with Diandra!! love you!! :)
- March 7, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- The Montgomerys said...
So simple! I love it. I think you are great, and your heart is for the Lord...to teach others about his Love! :) Our church is amazing, verse by verse teaching that encourages us to put the Bible into practice in our daily lives! Thanks Bianca ;)
- March 8, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Uhhh Such a wonderful blog, then to read a couple of the comments makes me sad at first, then angry. I take offense to the claims that Elbib (yeah, bible backwards...we get it...clever). Jesus' life has been documented, and even for those who do not believe that he is Christ, they can concede that he was a good teacher. I happen to believe 100% in him. I take GREAT offense to the claim of his death, uhhh hello...yeah not so much. What evidence do you have to this, it is absurd and in my opinion very uneducated. Look, even historians claim the Bible to be accurate in terms of historical significance. You can look and see countless prophesies that have come true, even in our day and age...and more to come too! Jesus is my Lord and Savior! You can make a point, without being offensive. And another thing, Bianca is amazing, and lovely and comes from an amazing family that loves the Lord and others, and does countless things to help people and to reach out to the in the Lord's name. Bianca I am praying for you and the fiery darts of the enemy!
- March 8, 2010 at 6:42 PM


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Claude Tanner | |
Information | |
Full Name | Claude Tanner |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth | c. 1972 |
Date of Death | 1991 |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Network | |
Relationships | Caitlin Ryan (Ex-Girlfriend) |
School(s) | Degrassi High School |
Production | |
First Episode | A New Start (1.01-DH) |
Last Episode | Showtime (2) (2.44-DH) |
Reason | Committed suicide |
Portrayed By | David Armin-Parcells |
[show]Character History
Degrassi: Season 4 and Season 5 (High School Years)
Claude meets Caitlin in the first episode of Degrassi High. After the hallway brawl between Erica and Liz, Caitlin breaks up with Joey to be with Claude. They start a relationship, but this causes Joey and Caitlin to fight and bicker. After Claude convinces Caitlin into vandalizing a factory, he leaves her to get caught by the police. He then refuses to go with her to her court date, so she breaks up with him, and hits him. In the next season, Claude continues to pursue Caitlin, but she does not want to go out with him anymore. This was the final straw for Claude.
School Shooting (Suicide)
Before Rick Murray, Claude Tanner brought a gun to Degrassi High, when Caitlin refuses to go out with him for the final time. He takes the gun into the boys' bathroom and shoots himself. The fatal gunshot can be heard in Mr. Walfish's class after Alexa makes a comment about a lecture they were talking about. Snake then asks if he could go to the bathroom. He is excused, and is the one that finds Claude dead. According to Snake, only part of Claude's face was there, indicating that Claude must have shot himself in the head. Snake runs and tells Mr. Raditch, and the police are called. The entire school is informed later that day, and school is let out early.Caitlin tells Maya that she is not planning to go to his funeral, and when she goes home, she finds flowers that were sent by Claude. He basically says that he hopes that she could forgive him for what he has done. This gesture disturbs Caitlin as the two had once been a couple, but eventually brings Joey Jeremiah and Caitlin closer together.
Degrassi (Mentioned)
In Ray of Light (2), Mr. Simpson mentions Claude, however not by name. Mr. Simpson says to Eli, "You know, we have a lot more in common than you think.....When I was about your age, I found the body of a classmate who committed suicide."
Memorable Quotes
- Caitlin: "I hate when you do that."
Claude: "That's why I do it." - Everybody Wants Something. - Scott: "Hurry up man you're gonna be late for class."
Claude: "I'm not going to any more classes, what has this place ever done for me?"
Scott: "You're gonna get in trouble."
Claude: "No I won't...." (last line) - Showtime (1).
- Claude is the first of six characters to get shot. The other five were Jimmy, Rick, Sean, Spinner, and Adam.
- This was the first of 8 deaths in Degrassi history, to be followed by Dr. Manning, Rick, J.T., Anson, Cam, Paula, and Adam.
- Claude Tanner was the first in Degrassi history to commit suicide. The second was Cam.
- He was also the first to be shot with his own gun. The second was Rick.
- Claude is one of the many characters to have issues with his father.
- He had only been in one relationship before his death.
- Claude was one of ten male characters to grow and wear his long hair. The other eight were.
- Main article: Claude-Caitlin Relationship
- Caitlin Ryan
- Start Up: Everybody Wants Something (105) DH
- Break Up: All in a Good Cause (111) DH
- Reason: Claude leaves Caitlin hanging after a protest.


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Boots is a well known high street store, selling a range of items including baby products and clothing, medicines, travel items, electrical goods etc. Like most other stores these days Boots, have their own type of advantage card, which means you collect points to spend in store as you shop.
Boots, in my opinion is probably one of the best advantage cards out there, as you get 4 points for every pound £ you spend.
If you collect 912 points on your card it is the equivalent to £9.12.
To sign up for a card you simply go into a Boots store and ask a member of staff or somebody behind the till. They can sign you up there and then which takes no more than 5 minutes and all you do is put your details onto an advantage card leaflet. They will then give you a temporary paper card which you can use while you wait for your actual advantage card to come through the post. The actual card is the same size as a credit card with the Boots logo on it.
Otherwise you can take the leaflet home, fill it in and free post it. You still get a temp card that you can use.
You can also sign up online at Boots.com, there you will find a link to advantage card information, however you don't get a temp card by doing it online. They do give you the option to collect a leaflet from in store to get a temp card and you can put the card number onto your online request so you can collect points while you wait for your card. (All points from your temp card automatically get transferred onto your new permanent card.)
I have had my Boots advantage card for many years now, and although I don't shop in Boots as much as I used too the points still seem to add up quickly.
Boots send you your own personal vouchers through the post every few months, these consist of extra points when you purchase certain items, money off, extra points when you spend so much in store and often £5 off electrical goods or perfume, you generally get 7 or so vouchers at a time which are valid for about two months.
I find these vouchers very useful and definitely helps you to save some money and add points to the card.
Quite often Boots hold points events, spend £30 and get an extra 300 points or something along those lines. For me I don't really spend £30 in Boots unless I'm buying Christmas gifts or perfume, but this is a good offer for those who do spend that much.
In most larger Boots stores they have advantage card machines on the wall, you can pop your card in and it gives you offers. The offers vary alot, but it's worth looking at. You the print the voucher off and take it to the till when your ready to pay.
I generally save my points and will then purchase myself something I want. A few years ago I brought some curling tongs which should have cost about £40 but I managed to save the points and get them for free!
I have also brought little things like nail varnishes and shampoo.
I find at Christmas time my card gets alot of extra points on as Boots do some good gifts, which is perfect as I can treat myself after christmas at no expense.
Another good thing about the card is that, if you forget your card or can't find it you can ask for the receipt to be validated which means your points get put onto the receipt and you can add them onto your card within the time range given. You just keep the receipt and take it to a Boots store till and they add it on for you.
The only annoying thing about the advantage card is that you can't part pay for items. You have to have the full amount of points on your card to purchase something and you don't get points for baby formula under 6 months. Otherwise everything else about the card is great.
Along with the general Boots advantage card you can also join the parenting club, you sign up in store or online and then your normal card just gets the parenting club added to it. You get all kinds of useful baby offers and a free changing bag when you buy Pampers nappies.
During the different stages of your pregnancy you will get the different offers and the bounty packs which are handy.
There is also a health care club which gives you extra offers on certain medicines depending on which health sections you ticked on the application form. Again you sign up the same way as the parenting club.
Other than the Tesco clubcard I don't own any other kind of advantage card, as I believe the Boots one is the best one to have. I always end up feeling happy when I have been able to treat myself with something for free.
And because of the 4 points per pound points add up nice and fast.
Overall a very good card to have- and if you don't like it, it's handy to scrape ice off the car windscreen.
I have been a customer of Boots for many years now and still think the Boots clubcard is one of the best points cards on the market.
The points are very simple to collection and normally 4 for every £1 that you spend in store. When they have Christmas Events usually over November and December for every £50 you spend you receive and extra 1200 points, which equates to £12 on your card. This is added straight away to your card, unlike tesco where you have to wait a couple of days for the points be added. You also have to wait with Tesco to spend your points which can be up to 3 months.
When you also go in store make sure you check the Boots ATM machine. It looks like a large pink ATM machine but gives out extra points vouchers rather than cash. Its worth checking every time as the offers change and vary from 25% discount on items to 250 extra points when you spend £20 today.
What I also like about the points system is unlike many others you can pay for items with the points. So say I have 2000 points on my card and the soap and glory scrub is £9.50 if i ask at the checkout to pay with points. They will deduct 950 from my total of 2000.
If you look at the products instore, all those items with star sign on the self edge tickets can be bought with the Boots points. Which is most items in the store.
I save mine up during the year and then when the big Christmas sales start in January 50% and 75% i usually get some fantastic bargains.
Very easy to start, you can pick up the leaflet instore and send off.
You can also log in online and use your points to buy items online at www.boots.com
If you haven't already got one, what you waiting for.
Boots..you are one of the last gems left on our high streets and so is your advantage card! So many times I have been stuck for cash and needing shampoo or baby wipes, along comes the little pink card to save the day.
It's not a credit card, no, no. The advantage card is, well, an advantage. You earn points whilst you are making purchases which you collect over a period of time. The points accrue into a healthy number which you can spend like real cash on products in store.
Boots isn't the cheapest shop for health and beauty but I do rate its range highly and the choice is much better than other stores. There are these great little machines found in boots, almost like a cash line, where you can check on how many points you have, find out deals and receive vouchers.
The advantage card is probably the most generous dividend I know of, certainly most rewarding.
Many shops have loyalty schemes nowadays and Boots are no different, although I think the reward they pay per pound spend is one of the better ones. Maybe this is because their profit margin is better than the likes of other shops.
To sign up for the advantage card you need to provide basic details such and your name, address and email address and of course this will allow the company to track your spending habits as part of their consumer research and it will also allow them to target you with offers relative to your spending habits. On one occasion I also received a product recall notice for an item I had purchased which was a useful way of using my personal details.
The scheme it self offers 4 points for every £1 spent with each point being worth 1p, they also have special offers where extra points are awarded as well as events (usually in the run up to Christmas) where you can receive £10 of points when you spend £50, this of course encourages you to go back to their shop to spend your points where you may be tempted to spend more. Points can be spent on the majority of items, if you look on the shelf labels items you can spend your points on will have a little blue star.
Points are awarded for purchases in store and online so if you plan on doing some online Christmas shopping you can still take advantage of the points scheme.
The loyalty card scheme is massively popular and competitive in the UK. Supermarkets such as Sainsburys and Tesco have their own loyalty card schemes which offer customers the chance to save points on the card and for it to be converted into money off their shopping. Boots launched their Advantage Card in 1997 and one of the biggest in the UK. I myself got my advantage card in the late 1990s, I think theres a point in most females lives where the feel they should get one, I was about 13/14 and often brought little items from boots so I applied and got it, in face Ive never lost my card so I still have my original card!
How it works
Boots Advantage card offers its cardholders 4 points per £1 spent in Boots, this is the "standard" reward offered however there are many others on offer such as -
Double points (8 points per £1 spent)
triple points (12 points per £1 spent, these sometimes have minimum spends for example £30)#
10 points per £1 spent (baby club offers this to those who buy baby products)
buy xx item get 100 extra points (various different types of these in store and online)
Xmas points event, in 2012 each store had a Xmas event which was £12 worth of points per £50 spend
Its important to note that whilst most items get points in sotre there are restrictions. You cannot get points for prescriptions and other items but the T&C will advise this.
My use of the card
I go in and make a purchase in Boots probably once or twice a month, depending on my needs. I take full "advantage" of any points offers, IF it is beneficial to me, for example in September last year Boots offered 500 points bonus for buying a bottle of So...? which was half price and cost £5.24 so I in effect the perfume for 24p, as it was near Xmas I brought 2 bottles as gifts for £10.48 but received £10 worth of points on my card. I also use Boots ALOT during the Christmas season, I love their gift range and with it being on 3 for 2 I do buy quite a bit, having said that I try to buy these in the points event, last year I spent just over £100 on gifts during the event and got £24 worth of points on my card, coupled with me saving them up during the year I now had close to £40 to spend which was great to see. I also try to use any double/triple points if I need anything, again its only worth doing if it benefits you. You can also use the advantage card machines located in store, these can also offer good rewards to card holder, I myself don't use this (always forget) but have read it can be good.
Redeeming your points
Redeeming your points is easy, your receipt states how many points you have, as does the card machine, I think the assistants at the till can advise you also, I always know roughly how many I have but if you forget its easy to find out. 1 point is 1p so if you have 100 points you have £1, 1000 is £10 and so on, it can be redeemed against almost anything, there are certain restrictions (I don't think you can buy gift cards or prescriptions on it) however you must have the full balance on your card to pay for it, for example - If an item is £10 and you have £9.90 worth in points you would not be able to pay the difference you would need the full 1000 points to pay for it. I used all my points after Xmas in the Boots sale to treat myself with however you can just build it up and get something really expensive if you wish. Also be careful on your use of this, if your card isn't used at all they can close your account so be mindful, if you are not a regular user of Boots don't store points if you wont be back in for sometime or you might lose them!
I like the Advantage card scheme, for me this one this is the best for non food items. If you shop in Boots once a month or several times a week its worth having to save up the points. I take advantage of any points offers they have providing its something I need, I will be doing the Xmas points event again this year. The only thing I don't like is that you have to have the full balance of points to be able to spend it, that can be frustrating if you are just short of it. I have a Superdrug beauty card and they allow the points to be spent per £1 so maybe this could be something Boots look into? but overall it is a great scheme to have.
I've used my boots over the years for all toiletries, some travel accessories and at least 2 meal deals a week. This has proved to be a great little advantage card when it comes to using your points. Not only do you save points on every purchase Boots are one for promotional offers such as additional points promotions and double/triple points. I've found that not giving into the temptation to buy any old toiletry during these promotional periods but if you can stock up on the regular purchases during these promos then you will really see the benefit!
Unfortunately, it's either all or nothing when it comes to paying with your points. It means that if you don't quite have enough points for your new aftershave to ensure the girl over the road falls in love with you as the lynx adverts suggest, you will have to pay your hard earned cash as per usual. Either that or make an additional purchase to top up the points enough to get the aftershave.
Great advantage card but does need to look at being able to pay with points and cash for one purchase. If you can control your spending and get in on the promo offers then well worth signing up for!
The basic idea of the Advantage Card is that you use it every time you shop, and every £1 you spend on your shopping, equates to 4 points on your card. Then as the points add up, every 100 points on your card gives you £1 to spend on whatever you want. Simple as that! So you are getting something back even if it's only a little at a time. But there are always chances to increase your points intake with vouchers that allow you to do so. You can also make use of the kiosks available throughout Boots stores, where you can see what extra offers are available to you as an advantage card user. Also you are often sent vouchers through the post as another extra advantage. The vouchers you receive in the post, or can print from the kiosks, vary on what it gets you. Some are for extra points when you buy a certain product, a product from a certain brand, if you spend a certain amount on one transaction, or a double points voucher to use on anything. Also money off products, and buy one get one free.
When you have saved up enough points, you can use those points to buy something for free! (Just as long as you have enough points to cover the cost of the item) I often use mine to buy makeup, shampoo etc. Or skincare. Saving up points doesn't take as long as you might think. If you're a frequent shopper, and use extra points coupons whenever they're available, then the points soon add up. What's more, you can now shop online on Boots Treat Street, and get extra advantage card points for doing a bit of retail therapy at places like New Look. So you can tell, for the shopaholic the points really do add up!
One of the great things I've found to be an advantage with this card, is that it can be a good way to try out new products. I'd really wanted to try out the Rimmel 1000 kisses lip tint, but didn't want to waste money on it just in case I didn't like it. Having enough points on my Advantage card, I decided to use the points on there to pay for it. That way I wouldn't feel like I'm actually spending any money, so I practically got it for free! The advantage card is also good for when you've spent all of your wages, but really need that face cleanser you just used the last of. If you have enough points, then fear not, your advantage card can pay for it for you! Also, if you're a customer of Boots opticians, they can give you points on your card too, as part of their contact lens scheme etc. Yet another advantage to shopping for your essentials!
If you haven't gathered by now, there really are plenty of advantages to having an Advantage Card!
Boots advantage card - what's not to love?!
For many years, I have been an avid Boots shopper. I find their stores incredibly convenient, whether small highstreet ones, the large out-of-town retail sites or the city centre stores that I find so accessible. When I am in need of health & beauty related basics, it is my first port of call. I find their stores to be well stocked & often well staffed, even on busy Saturdays. The staff know their job, & they memorably even gave me a work experience position aged just 12 (with a bumper gift bag at the end of the week..)
My major issue with store cards is that us lowly students get very little back. Years of petrol buying at Tesco once amounted to a lowsy £1.50 "money-off" voucher. Er, thanks a lot.
**Earning rewards**
I've had an advantage card for half my life, & in my experience, it is the card that offers the most back. In normal circumstances, you earn 4 points for every pound spent in stores or online, & each point is worth a penny. This way, the points do add up, but you would need to be a big spender to receive big rewards. It is also not enough to encourage you to purchase a product in Boots that is cheaper elsewhere.
However, Boots being Boots, there are wonderful offers all year round. Many purchases will obtain an extra 100 points (=£1), for example. Furthermore, many larger Boots stores have an advantage card kiosk, where you can view your points balance & receive extra points vouchers for use that very day.
Of course, it is up to you to be sensible! If you've come in for toothpaste, there is no point buying miles of extras to obtain 200 extra points on a £20 spend. It can be a challenge to reign in your spending when you're surrounded by such wonderful products, but you can pick & choose. Many of the offers are on products you would buy anyway, such as shampoo. Why not buy when there's more advantage to be had?
My personal foible is nail varnish. I am obsessed with the stuff!
However, as I currently earn only 50 euros more than my rent & bills each month, my addiction has had to be put on hold for the moment. So this is where I choose to use my points. A few months' shopping including vitamin tablets, shampoos & skincare products will often earn me enough to try a new "Models Own" varnish without breaking the bank!
**Little extras**
Points are earned on purchases in-store or on the Boots website. It should be noted that points are not earned for pharmacy items or at the Boots opticians. Aside from the extras mentioned above, you can link your advantage card to a TreatStreet account when you shop online, earning 1 point for each pound spent. I've not looked at this however, as the brands available there are not student friendly!
Advantage card holders can pick up a free magazine in store.
Each card application offers the change to join the NHS organ donors registry. Of course I have already joined seperately, but as far as I'm concerned, I would rather have those details multiple times!
When spending your points, you have to buy the product in full, meaning you cannot use 450 points plus 50p in cash to buy an item costing £5, for example.
I can't confirm this 100% as the website doesn't seem to have this info, but I am pretty sure points don't expire, as I rarely use mine but they are still there waiting for me :)
I love this card. Even those of us who don't spend much at Boots will see the rewards. It actually makes shopping at Boots a pleasure :)
The Boots Advantage card was one of the first that I ever came into contact with and I have owned one for about 15 years. As I had a Saturday job in Superdrug when I was at school that was where I bought my make up and toiletries as I got a nice staff discount. When I'd there I started shopping round a bit more and Boots became one of my favourite stores.
How it works
Boots is a chain of chemists selling a wide range of goods from make up, perfume and toiletries to glasses and baby equipment. The advantage card is their reward scheme which gives you 4 points for every pound you spend. A point is worth 1p so at 4p in the pound so they soon add up. To start collecting points you can pick up an application form in store which has a temporary card on it or download a barcode online, these can then be used to register an account and you will be sent a credit card sized card. When you make a purchase in store you just hand your card over, I find I normally get asked if I have one which is helpful as although you can have points added from a receipt it's much easier to do it at the time. The Advantage card has a number on the front which you enter at checkout when buying online.
Extra points
-In store kiosks
These machines are situated in the shops and normally offer you about half a dozen bonus points coupons, these are either extra points when you buy a particular product or extra points if you spend over a certain amount. The total spend needed for these seem to have increased from £25 to £30 or £40 in recent years so I don't use them as much as I used to.
-Parenting club
I joined the Boots parenting club when I was pregnant and this entitles me to 10 points for every £1 spent on qualifying baby products. Although Boots tend to be more expensive than the supermarkets some baby products they do have good offers when their Baby Events are on. I frequently receive mailing from the parenting club including extra advantage points offers.
-Over 60s
This is similar to the parenting club but it offers 10 points for every £1 spent on Boots brand items,
-Treat Street
This allows you to earn 1 point for every £1 spent online at New Look and Matalan among others. You can find Treat Street at www.Treatstreet.Boots.com You need to register your Advantage card with them then go to this site to link through to the store you ant to earn points from. A really easy way to earn a few extra points.
-In store promotions
Boots will often have a 10 points for every £1 spent promotional weekend and in the run up to Christmas they have special events where you can earn bonus points if you spend a certain amount.
Boots often send me extra bonus coupons including a double points coupon valid for my birthday month.
Spending Points
This is also really easy and you just need to ensure that you have enough points to cover the price of your item. For example if your item cost £5 you would need 500 points and you just tell the person serving you that you want to pay with your points. Points can't be used as part payment which I think is a shame but as I tend to save up my points this isn't a problem for me. I'm currently saving my points for Christmas shopping I have about £80 which I'm hoping will go even further on Boots 3 for 2 Mix and Match on gifts.
Organ Donation
When you sign up for an Advantage card you are given the option to be added to the NHS organ donor register. This is a great idea and an easy way to get yourself added to the register if you wish to do so.
Health & Beauty magazine
Another benefit of having an Advantage is that you can pick up a copy of Boots in store magazine for free. It's full of informative articles and I always make sure I pick up a copy of the latest magazine.
Would I recommend?
Yes, it's free and easy to use. I can't think of a reason not to have one if you shop in Boots.
I have been shopping with Boots for years but have only recently signed up for a Boots Advantage Card. I don't think I ever fully understood what advantages you get for your money, but when I last visited the sales assistant went through it with me as I filled in my form.
You get 4 points to every pound and each point it worth a penny, so essentially you are getting 4p cashback for every £1 you spend. Honestly I don't know why I haven't signed up before! It is essentially free money as if you were going to shop as Boots anyway, you are getting that 4p per £1 for nothing!
So I applied for my Boots card, with a very simple form, just my name and address and email address. I was then given a temporary Boots card which has a unique barcode on it, so I could start collecting points straight away. Basically the temporary card would record all the points I gather while waiting for the permanent card and then when the real one arrrived it already had my collected points loaded onto it for me.
The card is made of thick plastic, like a standard credit card. It has the Boots logo on the front and is mainly white. There is a gold chip on the back and when you buy the items you put the card into the chip and pin machine so the amount of points you have collected can be verified.
Obviously there aren't many disadvantages to free money and the fact that you can also join club type things for parents with babies and also advantages for the elderly customer, makes it all the more enticing. However, the only problem (if you can call it that) was that I had to wait 4-6 weeks for my permanent card. Mine took just over 5 weeks to arrive so for that time I had to carry the small, cardboard temp card around with me to collect my points on.
Overall, I think cashback on my purchases is brilliant and too good an offer to miss in my book.
Before I had my daughter the only loyalty card I had was for tesco and to be honest I hardly ever remembered to use it. Since she came along and the need for buying excessive amounts of nappies became a reality I thought it was definitely in my interest to get a boots loyalty card and at least see a return on all the money I was spending in boots so frequently as it was literally a 2 minute walk from our house and I found myself shopping in there almost every week!
- basics of the card -
With each £1 spent, you receive 4 points on to the loyalty card. 1 point is equivalent to 1p so spending £10 gives 40 points (40p which is most definitely the best out there!). It can be redeemed at any time which is a plus as long as the amount of points covers the entire cost of the shopping bill. (you cannot pay for shopping partly with cash/debit card and partly with boots points).
Being able to redeem points at any time is quite handy as for example with sainsburys nectar points they can only be redeemed once a minimum of 500 points are achieved. I have found myself at times only wanting to buy a drink in boots which perhaps costs 80p and I don't have change so it is quick and easy to just redeem 80 points off my boots card and go along my merry way without the hassle of breaking a £10 note (I find as soon as I break a note my money seems to disappear quicker than lightening!) so it's simple and quick to do.
- collecting points -
Boots points can be collected in a variety of ways.
In store : this is the easiest way, when in store simply after a purchase give the cashier the boots card and he/she will apply the points valid from that shopping transaction onto the card which appear immediately.
Online : points can be accumulated via purchases off the boots website or their type of cashback website, boots treat street.
With shopping online on the boots website, I would sometimes buy bulk supplies of nappies online as it always worked out cheaper than buying small packs every few days in store. Online they would have offers of big boxes 2 for £20 (the amount in the boxes would vary depending on nappy size) and I would get free delivery to the store near my home which only ever took 3-4 days. The points would be active on my advantage card after a week or two and I would have to go to a larger boots store and go to their advantage card kiosk to get the points applied so I was not missing out in any way.
With treat street whenever I shop online for clothes on websites like miss selfridge and new look or DVDs on hmv I Go through this avenue so they track my purchase and the amount I spend (minus delivery charges) I receive 1 point on my boots card per £1 spent. This is lower than their 4 points awarded for their store but it still encourages me to use treat street as I still get something back. It should be noted that no advantage card points can be redeemed in any of these stores unfortunately! And it is good to keep up to date with treat street as their websites change (I used to use it for shopping on asos but this is no longer on their list of websites *insert sad face here*). After shopping on these sites, provided items are not returned points can be collected around 28 days after the purchase and are done so again by visiting the kiosks in the larger boots stores where the points are applied immediately.
- other perks of a boots card -
I am a member of their parenting club and when you first sign up you receive a certain amount of boots points (I can't even remember how much it was as this was 2 years ago!) and boots send great deals now and again like receiving 10 points per £1 for each transaction on baby items which is fantastic and always handy.
At their kiosks there are often other great deals available to customers like perfumes or other toiletries at a discount or receive a certain amount of points for purchasing etc
- overall -
I would 100% recommend everyone to have a boots card! Admittedly it is a bit pricier than shopping in superdrug (sometimes! Although they have now tried to develop their own loyalty card which still doesn't always entice me in there) but the boots card is definitely an extra incentive with good deals online, via treat street, you will find yourself accumulating Many pounds worth of points in absolutely no time Meaning you can treat themselves in boots to a nice fragrance or even save it throughout the year and buy some lovely Christmas presents and save yourself a few bob!
I spend a lot of time shopping in Boots and nearly every time I go into the shopping centre in my local town I seem to come out with a few things from Boots. Therefore I get a lot of use from my Boots advantage card!
In my opinion the Boots advantage card is probably the best store loyalty card on the high street.
The basic benefit of the card is earning 4 points for each £1 spent in store or online. Each point is worth a penny, so it is equivalent to 4% cash back. However, you can very easily boost your points earnings by taking advantage of the regular promotions in store.
=== Extra Offers Kiosk ===
A trip to Boots would not be complete for me without a trip to the extra offers kiosk. You insert your card and it gives you the chance to check and amend your details as well as view the offers available to you. When you go to your offers, you will normally have around 6-10 printable vouchers available including extra points when you buy a product from a certain range (usually around 100-200 points, so a free £1 or £2) or extra points when you spend a certain amount in store, often 150 points on a £15 spend or 200 points on a £20 spend. This is a great way to increase your points balance, as £15 on the normal 4 points per £1 rate would normally earn you only 60 points. The extra offer kiosk also includes money off offers which are not related to earning advantage card points, such as free gifts with purchase or 10% off any shampoo.
I often find myself handing over 2 or 3 vouchers a time when I go shopping in Boots!
=== Free Magazine ===
Advantage card holders can help themselves to a free copy of the Boots magazine which comes out every two months. The magazine includes lots about makeup, skincare, health and other topics of general interest. It gives you lots of ideas of what to spend your advantage card points on and lists the points balance you would need to buy each item as well as the price in £. There is a sheet of money off and/or extra points or freebies vouchers in the back of the magazine. It costs £1 to those without an advantage card.
=== Parenting Club ===
I am not a member of the Parenting Club as I don't have children, but my sister is and you earn 10 points per £1 on parenting and baby items, which is a whopping 10% cash back. This is really good value. They also send vouchers and promotions through the post.
===Organ Donation ===
It is printed on my Boots card that I would be happy to be an organ donor, which is also a good way to make that clear if ever I was in an accident and the hospital looks through my purse e.g. to check identity.
=== Treat Street ===
Boots have recently developed a website http://www.treatstreet.boots.com/ which lets you earn points on your Boots advantage card by shopping online at other retailers such as HMV, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, Train Line, Itunes. You can download a toolbar to let you know whenever you are on a site which supports Treat Street and lets you earn point. The points earned here are at a lower rate, usually only 1 or 2 points per £1, but it is still worth doing if you don't use another cash back site. One word of warning, don't try and double up by using it at the same time as another cashback site such as Quidco. I missed out on my Quidco cashback on a purchase by doing this as it must not be allowed.
=== Does it have any drawbacks? ===
No, not really in my opinion, but two things which are slightly annoying are that you cannot use points as part payment. You need to have enough points to cover the full price. Also, if you pay with points you cannot earn points on that transaction, so you would not be able to take advantage of any extra points vouchers.
=== Overall ===
I love my Boots card and get a lot of use out of it. I can easily earn £100 a year or more on it and I have over £50 at the moment which would get me a really good freebie, probably a 50 ml perfume. Admittedly I do buy a lot in Boots, but the points mount up when you are buying your basics which you would need anyway. The card is free, so I would recommend it to everyone. It is a no brainer!
For those like myself who spend a lot on hair and beauty products, the advantage card offers a great rewards scheme.
Registration- simple, sign up in store or online to receive your card. Registration is free.
Rewards- you receive 4 points for every £1 spent. Each point equals 1 penny. So, spend £30 in store and receive £1.20 in points. You can redeem these against anything in store. If you shop there regularly enough, the points mount up quickly. I enjoy letting my points mount up and then putting them towards Christmas shopping, as Boots offer 3 for 2 on gifts, so you can make a lot of savings. Boots regularly do special offers where if you spend a certain amount, you get more points than normal during the Christmas shopping period. Boots regularly run special offers such as 3 for 2 on hair and beauty products, so it's easy to receive points while buying your regular products and still making savings.
Most people I know now have a Boots Advantage card and as most people on Dooyoo tend to be savvy shoppers I would guess a lot of you do too, because as reward systems go, this is one of the best out there, in my humble opinion!
You can apply for an Advantage card either in store, online or by telephone and, having done so, you'll shortly receive your card through the post. When you sign up for one you also get the options of joining various groups or clubs such as the parenting club and health club from which you can earn even more special offers and another little bonus is that you can get free copies of their health and beauty magazine.
The card itself is the same size as a credit card so easily fits into your purse or wallet. It's a plain white colour with a big Boots logo, your name and your card number on the front and information about using it on the back. Importantly (on mine anyway as I signed up to it) there is also an NHS Organ Donor emblem to let the emergency services know whether or not you are on the organ donor register. This is a big plus point for me as it's something I believe strongly in so the more ways of letting people know I'm registered the better as far as I'm concerned.
So what are the benefits of using an Advantage card? Well, for every pound you spend in a Boots store or at their online store you receive 4 points on your card. This may not sound like much but it is effectively a 4% discount on everything you buy as each point is then worth a penny against a future purchase. Ie if you have 395 points on your card you can get something up to the value of £3.95 for free! As everybody buys shampoo, deoderant, shower gel, toothpaste etc it is an effective way of saving money on every day products and I tend to use it as a little savings account. Even if you don't have your card with you you can still earn your points, they just give you a validated receipt which you take with you next time you're in store, along with your card, and they'll add the points to it for you.
Once you get used to your card there are ways of using it and shopping even more savvily to earn the maximum benefits from it. For example, you can still use it even in conjunction with other special offers they're running. My best bargain shop ever at Boots happened a couple of months ago. I'd been into my smaller local store and got some of the normal moisturiser I use only to find that it was on offer at 2 for £4 (despite the fact it's normally £3.99 each, so I was basically getting one for 1p. So when I realised we were going to be near one of the larger stores I decided to stock up on my fave moisturiser (and cleanser and toner while I was at it!) whilst it was on such a good offer.
As it was one of the larger branches they had the Advantage Card machines in store which offer special one off discounts to their card holders so I inserted my card and scrolled through the additional discounts available to me that day. These included discounts for skin care products, toothpaste, shower gels and deoderants. Well! That was me off on a spree!!! Between us my husband and I got two tubes of moisturiser, a cleanser and a toner (all of which were on the 2 for £4 offer and had an additional 15% off with the voucher from the machine), three tubes of toothpaste for the price of 2 (with another 20% off), two bottles of shower gel for 99p each (instead of the rrp of £1.99 each) with an extra 20% off and three tins of mens deoderant (I can't remember what it was but these were also on offer, possibly a 3 for 2?) with an extra 20% off.
So, for those of you that don't have a degree in maths and can't be bothered to work it out for yourself (sensible people, I don't blame you!) the upshot of this shopping spree was that without the special offers already in store this haul would have cost uf £38 near enough. With the in store offers it would have come to just over £22 but because I had the special Advantage card discounts our grand total came to just over £18!!! Even I was staggered when the girl behind the till told me the amount! So our little shop cost us less than half the rrp of the products and on top of that I still got 72 points on my advantage card too! To be honest, until we got to the car and went through the receipt I was convinced that they'd made a mistake and that someone would come chasing after us asking for more money!
Boots also do special events for card holders where they will increase the number of points available. These tend to last for a weekend at a time and sometimes go up to triple points so you get 12 points for every pound you spend. If I'm buying higher price items like perfume or the top brand cosmetics I always wait until one of these events.
If you're a contact lense wearer you can also earn 1 point for every pound you spend on your lenses, although I find it cheaper to buy them elsewhere, so you need to do the maths first to see if that is worth your while. You can also earn points on mobile tops ups too.
So, whilst I originally got my Advantage card to use as a little savings scheme for little treats for myself or to save up for Christmas presents etc, I now use it much more cannily and keep an eye out for special offers on things that I normally use. And if you live near a larger store that has one of their machines then it's definitely worth having a quick look to see if there are further discounts available to you as these are tailored to each individual card depending on what you have bought in the past.
One thing worth noting is that you can't use your points as only part of a purchase, you have to have the total value on your card. So, for example if you were buying something at £7.00 but only had £6.50 worth on points on your card you can't make up the difference in cash.
Other things to bear in mind are that points can neither be earned nor spent on prescriptions, baby milk, gift vouchers or stamps.
But despite these issues I would highly recommend that if you don't already have one, you get an Advantage card rapido! They're a great way of saving the pennies on things you'd be buying anway and as the old saying goes...take care of then pennies and the pounds take care of themselves (if only!!!)!
==Boots Advantage Card Scheme==
This is one loyalty card that has been around for a while, along with the likes of Tesco Clubcard, Nectar Card & Superdrug Beauty Card. This is my first loyalty card to ever own and to be fair I've always wanted to have my own loyalty card instead of using someone elses & letting them get the benefits!
Recently I've done a fair bit of shopping at Boots. Ever since October last year, I have used a temporary card and managed to collect 80 points (£20.00 spent in store) up until the point when I recieved my permanent card in early Februrary this year, which now meant I could spend my points if I wanted too, but I decided to save up and I'm sure I'm not the only one!
The Boots Advantage Card Scheme was launched in 1997 as a match to the likes of other reward cards. To then get people to sign up for it, they put the amount of points you get per £1 up to 4, which no one had heard of at the time. Loads of people came flooding in and started to soon gain points on the most simplest of items, such as buying toiletries, baby care products, perfume and electricals from Boots rather than Argos (or a shop that was around at the time, Index, some may remember that). Nowadays you can collect points by processing your photos there, buying your lunch there on the meal deal for £2.50 or even getting mobile phone top up there. At a tenner a time (say maybe once every 2 weeks) you can collect 40 points just doing that!
==The Card Itself==
The card design has changed has changed 3 times (that I know of) over the past 15 years. It firstly used to be a blue colour, then it changed to a purple colour with the Boots and Advantage Card logos, and now it's white design, with the logos and the slogan 'time to treat yourself' is situated at the bottom of the card.
On the back is a space for you to signn with some information and on the right of the card is a little chip.
==How Does It Work?==
As mentioned above is the special chip, this is how it works. You hand over your card at the till then the till manager pops your card into the cash machine. After you've paid for your items, the points you've collected are added to your card and your points balance is on the bottom of your receipt. As you're collecting 4 points per £1, you're points balance will soon mount up and you will be able to treat yourself to something special.
==How Do I Pay With Points?==
A word of warning, you have to have a full amount of points before you can buy anything, so say you want to buy something that's £9.99, you can't have £9 cash and 99 points, you have to have either £9.99 cash or 999 points.
When you want to buy something with your points, hand over your item and the card and simply say you want to pay with your points. Then, you will have saved yourself some dosh and have a lovely little feeling inside you that you've treated yourself that you only do on occasions!
==What Can't I Collect Points On?==
You can't collect points on gift cards, prescriptions and baby formula milk up to six months.
==Extra Offers Available==
When you join the scheme you have the choice of many offers and clubs to choose from. You have a choice of clubs and offers such as:
Parenting Club:
This is a club new parents can jon who have an Advantage Card. On baby products (including prams, buggies, all baby toiletries, nappies, baby formula milk (after six months). Just think at how many points you could collect with a massive 10 points per £1! Just imagine of you've brought a pram for £165.00, you could collect £1.65 back!
Health Club:
This club is open to people who are 60 or over and have an Advantage Card. With this club, you get expert health advice, 10% off all branded products and 25% off all Boots own brand products.
Extra Offers Kiosk:
These are available in larger Boots stores and are easy to use. You slot your card in, and can check for special offers coupons, join the above clubs and type in your email address to recieve exclusive offers not available to anyone else.
Extra Points Offers:
Look out for these promotions instore and online. Some offers for example are: 150 extra points when you buy 2 Boots essentials products and 250 points when you buy 17 lipstick etc. all of these offers are examples of what you might find in store and take a look online.
Extra Points Days:
If you're going to do a big shop, say you're christmas shopping or getting a big treat for youreself, try and hold it off until the big points days. Most are 10 or 12 points per £1 and are a great way to build them up. I've never been on any points days but i'm sure I will soon.
Health & Beauty magazine:
This is a quarterly magazine. It contains tips on whats best for your baby, for you and some history and tried and tested products. It is FREE to Advantage Card holders or it costs £1 which is good value for money. The best thing I like about this magazine is that it has vouchers in the back!!
==A Couple Of Tips:==
* If a product is cheaper than Boots with the points discount, get it from the other shop. For example, if a bottle of shampoo is £2 in Boots, with the 8 points discount, making it £1.92, but if it's £1.80 in the neighbouring store, get it from that store. If you have in Boots the special offer, or it's cheaper, the same price or even a few pence more expensive, i'd get it from Boots. At least you get the points and you get one free if you have the offer.
* So, as the above, do not choose where you shop because of the loyalty card, especially as many shops have their own version of loyalty cards.
It's the most generous loyalty card in the UK, as it gives more than most stores. It's handy to have, even though you may only go to Boots as a last resort for your photos, chirstmas or birthday presents. It's a good looking card, easy to sign up for, you can also do so online aswell as collect the same number of points online too.
With the many facilities, clubs, and extra offers and promotions available, this is most definately 1 card storing in your purse or even wallet even of you don't shop at Boots a lot!
I most definately recommend and I give a nice 5 stars. I also do recommend.
This is also my 50th review too!
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Date: 20/02/2012


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