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. map

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

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

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

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

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. map

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