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Explore Alto Pass in United States
Alto Pass in the region of Illinois with its 391 inhabitants is a town in United States - some 672 mi or ( 1082 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Alto Pass is now 09:18 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Paducah, Anna, Berryville, Belleville, and Carbondale. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Paducah . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Alto Pass ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Rustle Hill Winery
Live music and local art mix with wine forged from the grapes of the Shawnee Hills grape growing region to create an entertainment venue of epic proportions. Coming soon, Rustle Hill will be opening a ..
Von Jakob Vineyards
Experience a trip to "Little Germany" when you visit Von Jakob Vineyard. Dr. Paul and Rhoda Jacobs give visitors the opportunity to "uncork the good life" at two breath-taking locations. The original ..
Alto Guest House
Escape to the Hills of Alto Pass 20 minutes from Carbondale near Shawnee National Forest, discover the beauty of southern Illinois! Visit local wineries and summer or fall festivals. Browse our local ..
Pomona Winery
Specializing in wines made from locally grown fruits other than grapes, we offer seven table wines and three fortified dessert wines, each of which has received multiple awards and honors in regional, ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Alto Pass, Illinois
Alto Pass is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 388 at the 2000 census. The Bald Knob Cross and Bald Knob Wilderness are nearby.
Located at 37.57 -89.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Bald Knob Cross
Bald Knob Cross, officially known as the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, is a large white cross located in Alto Pass, Illinois, United States. The structure is 111 feet tall and is visible, when lit at night, over an area of 7,500 square miles . The base of the cross is 1,034 feet above sea level and overlooks the Shawnee National Forest.
Located at 37.55 -89.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Bald Knob Wilderness
The Bald Knob Wilderness is a 5,973-acre (24.2 km²) parcel of land listed as a Wilderness Area of the United States. It is, by acreage, the largest wilderness area located within the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located within the Shawnee National Forest in northwestern Union County, Illinois.
Located at 37.55 -89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Cobden, Illinois
There are other uses for the term Cobden. Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,157 at the 2010 census.
Located at 37.53 -89.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Cedar Lake (Illinois)
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre (7.0 km²) reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois. The lake is accessible from U.S. Highway 51. The lake was constructed for the purpose of supplying tap water to the residents of Carbondale. In addition, the lake serves fishing, swimming, and active recreation purposes.
Located at 37.64 -89.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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