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Carbondale, IL
Population: 20,681

  
ATTRACTIONS
Amusements

Carbondale Fun Park 1525 North Reed Station Road, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-549-3389, This family amusement park features a Golf World miniature golf course, a Kart World go-cart track, and Game World video games. map

Mclead Theater Southern Illinois University, 618-453-3001, Six major productions a year in this 488 seat theater.


Historic Homes & Buildings

First Baptist Church of Carbondale (circa 1901) 302 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, Junction of Southbound US 52 & Westbound IL 13, 618-457-8216, Featuring some of the most beautiful stained glass in Carbondale, this sandstone Gothic building was one of the four churches granted a site in the original plans for the town of Carbondale. map

Hundley House 601 West Main, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-529-1511, The architecturally the most significant early 20th century brick house in Cabondale was built in 1907. map

West Walnut Street Historic District 300-700 West Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-529-4451, Registered as a National Historic District, you'll find over 50 historic homes on this street with some homes dating back to the early 1850's. map


Historic Sites & Monuments

Woodlawn Cemetery 405 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, 800-526-1500, General John Logan organized the first post-Civil War service here in 1866. map


Libraries & Research Centers

Carbondale Public Library 405 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-457-0354, You'll find a great selection of books, magazines, and reference materials at this library as well as children's programs and computers for the public's use. more... map


Museums & Galleries

University Museum Southern Illinois University, 618-453-5388, Art, history, and scientific exhibits are featured here for your exploration.


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Evergreen Park 900 West Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-529-4147, This beautiful 150 acre park features barbecue grills, shelters, softball fields, picnic grounds, hiking trails, and fishing for your enjoyment. map

Lenus Turley Park 1300 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901, 618-529-4147, This is the smallest park in Carbondale but has many nice features including beautiful flower beds, a gazebo, playgrounds, a water fountain, and game tables. map

Marberry Arboretum South Wall & Pleasant Hills Roads, 618-529-4147, This 24 acre arboretum features over 24,000 trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Hiking trails will take you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire.


Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Von Jakob Vineyards 1309 Sadler Road, Carbondale, IL 62975, Shawnee National Forest, Pomona, 618-893-4500, Known as "Little Germany", this vineyard produces award-winning wines including dry, sweet, red, and white wines. They have a tasting room, gift shop and wonderful decks where you can enjoy the scenery. Open Monday through Saturday. more... map


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