Holiday Shores, IL

Holiday Shores is a quiet lake community in northern Madison County, Illinois, centered around the 430-acre Holiday Lake. Established in the mid-1960s, the neighborhood is home to around 2,800 residents who enjoy miles of shoreline, private boating, fishing, and community beaches. It offers a relaxed waterfront setting while keeping everyday conveniences close by, sitting roughly ten miles north of Edwardsville, fifteen miles from Alton, and thirty miles from downtown St. Louis.

Families are often drawn here for the well-regarded Edwardsville School District 7, which serves local students. The neighborhood is managed by a private civic association that maintains the clubhouse, marina, and shared recreation areas. While day-to-day life centers on the lake and quiet residential streets, State Route 111 provides quick access to Edwardsville, Alton, and the wider St. Louis metro for work, shopping, dining, and medical care.