Things to Do in Carbondale, IL

  • Our list of the best things to do in Carbondale, Illinois, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Carbondale, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Carbondale, IL , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Marion, Cobden and Makanda
  • Our list of the best things to do in Carbondale, Illinois, features the top 37 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Carbondale, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Carbondale, IL , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Marion, Cobden and Makanda
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Katy Lynn Winery 1801 Sneed Road, Carbondale, IL MoreLess Info
Guide leads tour of winery’s inner workings and ply guests with wine; souvenir glasses to take home
3.6 Miles
100% 70 votes
Parks 6998 - 7000 Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903 MoreLess Info
Attention all Dungeons and Dragons Fans - Boo Rochman Memorial Park is full of medieval delights in an expansive setting. The main castle features various secret passageways while outdoors there is a large dragon to climb on and statues to admire.
7.7 Miles
67% 9 votes
Winery/Vineyard 4861 Spillway Road, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
3.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Winery/Vineyard 473 Ponce Trl, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
1.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 1125 Park Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
The Brush Hill Preserve is a forest preserve that features a trail loop that passes through an old clearing, an upland forest, a seasonal pond, and an excavated coal pit. The preserve also has a 1-mile moderately difficult loop.
0.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Music Venue 720 E Grand Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
1.4 Miles
64% 11 votes
Children's Museums 1237 East Main Street, University Mall Space 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
A children's science museum that features a variety of hands-on activities and educational exhibits, The Science Center of Southern Illinois hosts an array of programs. The center also hosts summer camps.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Highway 51 S, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
1.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Science Museums 1237 E Main St, Ste C8, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
1.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling Siu At Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
Located in Carbondale, Illinois, the Student Center Bowling and Billiards facility is a campus bowling site that offers league play and fall events. The alcohol-free and smoke-free site also features bowling party packages.
1.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Movie Theaters 1370 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
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