- TripBuzz discovered 33 different types of activities for couples in the Makanda area, including Hiking Trails (like Giant City State Park), Winery/Vineyard (like Blue Sky Vineyards), Adventure Tour (like Shawnee Adventure Guides) and Parks (like Boo Rochman Memorial Park), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 30 date ideas in or near Makanda, Illinois, including 27 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Marion, Cobden and Cape Girardeau.
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The McLeod Theatre Box Office offers tickets to the McLeod Summer Playhouse in the McLeod Theater. The theater offers seating for 521 visitors and produces plays, musicals, dramas, and comedies.
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720 E Grand Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Located in Carbondale, Illinois, the Copper Dragon Brewing Company is the only microbrewery in southern Illinois. Imported featured pints include such ales as Guinness, Newcastle and Bell's Best Brown Ale. The brewery also features whiskey, such as Royal Crown.
7.1 Miles
As part of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Honker Hill Vineyard proudly offers wines and sangrias made from grapes produced in their vineyard. There is a tasting room, an outdoor fireplace, and banquet room available for private events.
7.1 Miles
A family owned and operated farm, Darn Hot Peppers focuses on growing a wide variety of pesticide-free hot peppers. The farm annually hosts the Festival de Chiles, where guests can enjoy live music and sample hot pepper products.
7.5 Miles
Located on the Southern Illinois University campus, SIU Arena hosts a wide variety of events. The arena has a capacity of 8339, and hosts sporting events, concerts, and an array of other performances and attractions.
7.9 Miles
Carbondale's Science Center the is an educational facility that features a wide variety of hands-on displays and exhibits aimed at teaching visitors about science. The facility offers an array of amenities for educators, as well.
8.0 Miles
An eight-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Carbondale 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals for private events, RealD 3D movies, a game room and a concession area.
8.3 Miles
A movie theater featuring eight auditoriums, AMC University Place 8 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, independent films, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.3 Miles
The Monte Alegre Vineyard & Cellars is located in Carbondale Illinois. Founded in 1987 as a horse breeding farm, the site planted its first commercial vineyard in 1996. A tasting room was opened in 1996. Vidal Blanc is a specialty.
9.4 Miles
Part of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, the Lincoln Heritage Winery features red, white, and dessert wines, which can be sampled complimentary during the tour of the winery. Special events are organized in here such as the Class on German Wines.