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Rend Lake

Rend Lake

Life flows in many forms at Rend Lake, an inviting, invigorating font of activity. Whatever floats your boat and stirs your soul - camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, or simply sight-seeing.

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Hiking & Bike Trails

Hiking & Bike Trails

Enjoy ample opportunity to ramble & roam. Numerous nature trails, wildlife viewing stations and over 13 miles of continuous bike trails provide ever-changing scenery and quests.

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Biking Trails Map

  • Museums & History

    Museums & History

    The Historic Jail Museum in Benton serves as the home of the Franklin County Tourism Bureau.

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  • Wine & Unique Dining

    Wine & Unique Dining

    Award-winning fruit and grape wines are available at this stunning wooded setting just east of Rend Lake.

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  • Art & Antique Shops

    Art & Antique Shops

    While natural beauty is prevalent as far as the eye can see in Franklin County, works of art aren't limited to outdoors.

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  • Art & Antique Shops

    Golf Courses

    Three area golf courses provide 54 holes of great play and plenty of opportunity for above par fun!

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  • Outdoor Activities

    Outdoor Activity

    Adventure awaits with; hunting, swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding, shooting clays and traps, skeet, and more.

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