Title: Herod Travel Guide: Best of Herod, Illinois Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Herod](https://expedia.co.uk/Herod-Hotels.d3000434310.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Herod](https://expedia.co.uk/Herod-Holiday-Rentals.d3000434310.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Herod Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Herod.d3000434310.Car-Hire-Guide)[Herod Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Herod.d3000434310.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Herod Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The view at Garden of the Gods was worth the hike- pictures do not do it justice!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434310/da433a61-92c5-42ef-933c-8802b229b6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The view at Garden of the Gods was worth the hike- pictures do not do it justice!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434310/da433a61-92c5-42ef-933c-8802b229b6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I think they called this The Devil's Backbone. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434310/b401ae3d-78e9-4545-b587-cb1008ae5f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rock formations throughout... #horseback ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434310/db92e0e3-4904-4689-bebf-48e3f101f4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great riding. Watch out for the bees along the way! The horses tend to stir up the underground nests! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434310/fb34f360-5c83-466e-8ea4-b8af8b36d699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Herod Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000434310) - Top hotels in Herod - Top Holiday Rentals in Herod ![The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/c3e1f405_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Herod IL Stay at this holiday home in Herod. Enjoy a garden, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Hitching Post Trailhead and Garden of the Gods ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews) Secluded location. Spacious rooms. Dish TV was nice. Location is conveniently close to the park and trails. Hot tub was wonderful but lacked some working jets. Host communicated well, answered questions quickly.We had access to a full kitchen where we prepared many of our meals. Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=88731125&PinnedHotelID=88731125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000434310) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=88731125&PinnedHotelID=88731125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000434310) ![Cozy Farmhouse with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90704000/90703912/c880f4a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Farmhouse with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths Herod IL Stay at this farm stay in Herod. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Garden of the Gods Recreation Area and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) We had an enjoyable time staying in this house. Plenty of room for everyone. Great communication with owner a couple bumps that were addressed quickly. Would recommend this property. 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(129 reviews) Secluded location. Spacious rooms. Dish TV was nice. Location is conveniently close to the park and trails. Hot tub was wonderful but lacked some working jets. Host communicated well, answered questions quickly.We had access to a full kitchen where we prepared many of our meals. Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Herod-Hotels-The-Pine-Ridge-Home-By-Garden-Of-The-Gods-In-The-Shawnee-National-Forest.h88731125.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy cabin, hot tub, high speed internet in the heart of the Shawnee ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111400000/111396300/111396246/899505a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy cabin, hot tub, high speed internet in the heart of the Shawnee Simpson IL Stay at this cabin in Simpson. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hogg Hollow Winery and Lake Glendale are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) Amazing cabin, super clean, and very well appointed! Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Simpson-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin.h111396246.Hotel-Information) ![THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104228900/104228839/27f059c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! Equality IL Stay at this cabin in Equality. Enjoy private pools, a garden and patios. 10/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews) The place was beautiful. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Equality-Hotels-THE-VIEWS-Minutes-From-Garden-Of-The-Gods.h104228839.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Herod](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000434310&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hitching-Post-Trailhead-Herod.d641529643990970368.Attraction) - Cities near Herod - Places of interest - [Shawnee National Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shawnee-National-Forest-Illinois.d553248635944113522.Attraction) - [Garden of the Gods Recreation Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Garden-Of-The-Gods-Recreation-Area-Equality.d553248621566122752.Attraction) - [Ohio River Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohio-River-Valley-United-States-of-America.d6233674.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app