There’s a souvenir store in Herod, Illinois that has everything you need to make the Shawnee National Forest memorable. From hiking equipment to fun hats and mugs, this shop will give you plenty to take home. There is also ice cream and other treats to give you a taste of the south. Scroll on to check it out.

Garden of the God’s Outpost in southern Illinois has been in business since 2017 and is a charming souvenir store with much to offer.

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It is an especially lovely place to visit during the spring and summer when guests can typically sit outside and enjoy their ice cream treats, sodas, and other snacks while taking in the views.

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The shop is charming inside and out. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be in an old-fashioned world of country decor, homemade goodies, and more.

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Specific items include t-shirts, mugs, hats, bags, cards, shot glasses, toys, books, and many other fun collector’s items.

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Guests will also find candy, ice cream, a cooler of drinks, snacks, homemade jams, fudge, and other foods to enjoy from this souvenir store.

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Hiking equipment, gifts for loved ones back home, Bigfoot memorabilia, and more also abound in this unique store. There’s no other place like it in the entire state.

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Next time you go hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, you definitely must check out this stunning little shop.

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Garden of the God’s Outpost is open Friday through Sunday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and you can get more details on its Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this souvenir store, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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After you visit this store, check out these eight hikes in the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois.

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Address: 281 Karbers Ridge Rd, Karbers Ridge, IL 62955, USA