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Lake Murphysboro State Park

52 Cinder Hill Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966

Bird & Eagle Watching

Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking.

Located in Jackson County about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.

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Murphysboro IL Cruise Nights

Smysor Plaza •  Sep 06 @ 4PM

First Saturday of each month, April thru September from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Near Smysor Plaza Fountain, Murphysboro.

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Murphysboro Apple Festival

Sep 10 – Sep 13

Four-day festival, with numerous activities and events drawing large crowds such as live music, a carnival with concessions, many contests featuring everything from apple pie eating…

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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

Sep 18 – Sep 20

A qualifying event for the World Food Championships

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