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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Paint Nite 20 North Spanish Street, Cape Girardeau, MO MoreLess Info
Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Movie Theaters 1263 E. Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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.
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History Museums 1237 E Main St Ofc, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
The African American Museum of Southern Illinois is located in the city of Carbondale,. While exhibits vary, many of the displays include quilts, used to reflect the codes that were used by the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
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Movie Theaters 1100 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
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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History Museums Faner Hall N End, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
The University Museum at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is part of the college's Museum Studies Program. Nationally accredited, the University is home to 70,000 objects of artwork and displays exhibits in 10,000 square feet of space.
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Community Service/Non-Profit 2500 W Sunset Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
Life Community Center is a local recreation center for the community and the visitors of Carbondale. The center features fitness and recreation programs as well as swimming lessons for children and adults.
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1237 E Main St Ofc, Carbondale, IL 62901 MoreLess Info
At Black History Museum, visitors can learn about the history of African Americans in a variety of exhibits. These exhibits cover the first slave trader ships from Africa in the 1500s to segregation in the 1950s.
9.0 Miles
93% 204 votes
Hiking Trails 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL 62958 MoreLess Info
The Giant City State Park attracts each year 1.2 million visitors. Picnic areas, camping sites, and playgrounds are some of the amenities in here. Hiking on the 12 mile long trail, rock climbing/rappelling, horseback riding, and hunting are some of the activities to be performed in here.
9.9 Miles
80% 79 votes
Winery/Vineyard 8595 US Highway 51 North, Cobden, IL 62920 MoreLess Info
Over 65 beer specialties and 7 wine specialties are found at the Rustle Hill Winery. Cabins are available for rental, and concerts are held during special events.
10.7 Miles
98% 50 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8588 Route 148, Marion, IL 62959 MoreLess Info
Crab Orchard is a wildlife range which has been facilitated for family trips as well. The place is completely safe and secure. Guides provide accurate information. Many wild animals and rare birds can be sighted.
11.6 Miles
92% 73 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2655 Water Valley Road, Cobden, IL MoreLess Info
The Owl Creek Vineyard was established in 1980 and is now producing 12,000 gallons of white, red, and dessert wines. The tour includes a picnic with an Italian menu.
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