Old Bethlehem School Cottage
Metropolis, Illinois

HUNTING, HIKING, HORSE or BIKE RIDING, OUTDOOR LOVERS : Stay at our farm.

PERFECT FOR FAMILY VACATIONS.

Hidden behind dogwood, redbud and sweet gum trees, the Old Bethlehem School Cottage is an out of the way retreat in the Metropolis area in beautiful Southern Illinois, "America's Best Kept Secret".
It is set at the edge of Shawnee National Forest (pictured below), with
scenic views of the hills in the forest.   

Out of the way, but easily accessible (1/2 mile from IL Hwy. 145), it is located 15 miles north of Paducah, Kentucky, home of the Museum of American Quilters Society (MAQS) and the American Quilters Convention. It is 13 miles northeast of Players Island Casino in (Superman City), Metropolis, and 5 miles south of Dixon Springs State Park.

Approximate travel times from these cities and attractions are as follows:
Chicago- 6 hours St. Louis - 3 hours Evansville - 1 1/2 hours Nashville - 3 hours Memphis - 4 hours Louisville - 4 hours TVA's Land Between the Lakes - 55 minutes Shawnee National Forest - 5 minutes Museum of American Quilters Society (MAQS) - 25 minutes	Players Island Riverboat Casino - 15 minutes Fort Massac Encampment - 15 minutes Cave-In-Rock, IL Ferry Boat - 50 minutes Crittenden County, KY Amish Settlement - 55 minutes Golconda, IL Marina and Deer Festival, 15 minutes Pope County (largest deer population county in Illinois) - 1 minute River to River & Rail to Trail Bicycle Trails, Vienna, IL - 20 minutes

Come and rest; explore the surrounding woods and meadows; study the wild flora and fauna; or just sit on the deck and watch the deer...

... pass through the meadow at sunrise and sunset. Deer and turkey hunting rights are available to 250 acres nearby. Pet accommodations are available upon request. Limited camper hookups are available.

The Old Bethlehem School is a one-room schoolhouse, in which classes were actually held until the mid-fifties. It features three bedrooms, one bath, a large, fully equipped, eat-in kitchen, and living room.  The pot-bellied stove of the old school days has given way to the cozy comfort of central heat and air conditioning. The entire schoolhouse is yours as there is no separate bedroom rental.  See the links below for more information.

The schoolhouse has been tastefully redecorated in Americana style with early to mid-1900's antiques. The bedrooms contain one queen size bed, one double bed and a set of twin beds. It could easily accommodate a family of 6 or a party of 4 hunters.   Be on your way as early as you wish, or sleep as late as you like. Breakfast time is up to you, with a pantry and refrigerator stocked with fresh fruits, milk, juice, and pre-packaged foods to be used at your convenience.

Old Bethlehem School Cottage 6162 Old Marion Road Metropolis, Illinois 62960 (618) 524-4922 or (618)645-0319 email: longga@bethlehemschool.com Judy Long, Innkeeper

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