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For more information about Lake Glendale or Garden of the Gods, call the USFS at (618) 658-2111. For information about Dixon Springs, call (618) 949-3304. For travel, lodging and inquiries about the various amenities of Metropolis, call (618) 524-2714, or go online to www.cityofmetropolis.com.
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Well, there you have it. This certainly is not all there is to do in Illinois, but these are definitely some of the best family-oriented fishing waters and activities our state has to offer. For additional information, go online to www.dnr.state.il.us.