Southern Illinois offers a rich variety of arts and culture, entertainment, health and fitness, and outdoor activities. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise, with many areas of natural beauty where you can engage in fishing, hunting, boating, or simply enjoying the peace of nature. This is not a comprehensive, but we’ve tried to add an abundance of information about what’s on offer. If you have questions about other activities or events in the area, please feel free to send an inquiry.
- Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau – 1 mile
- Amtrak Train – 800 yards
- SIU – Southern Illinois University – 100 yards
- SIU Visitors’ Information
- JALC – John A. Logan College – 10 miles
- Giant City State Park – 7 miles
- Irish Fest – 350 yards
- Rend Lake – 25 miles
- Giant City Stables – Horseback Riding – 10 miles
- Hunting and Fishing Days (Family event) – 10 miles
- Golfing
- Extreme Indoor Sports for Kids – 16 miles
- Shawnee National Forest – 3 miles
- Pinch Penny Pub – 350 yards
- Bowling, SIU Student Center – 300 yards
- University Museum – SIU Campus
- SIU Salukis Sports Website
- Carbondale Civic Center – 800 yards
- Carbondale Government Website
- Carbondale Community Arts – 300 yards
- University Place 8 Cinema – 1 mile
- Showplace Carbondale 8 Cinema – 1 mile
- Southern Illinois Artisans Shop and Art Gallery – 600 yards
- Scene 618 Entertainment Guide
- Shawnee Hills Wine Trail – 8 mile
- SIU Symphony Orchestra
- Makanda Boardwalk – 10 miles
- Paducah KY Quilt Show – 65 miles
- Garden of the Gods – 42 miles
- International Grocery Store – 2 miles
- Carbondale Main Street
- Carbondale Farmers’ Market
- Kinkaid Lake – 10 miles
- SIU Recreation Center – 100 yards
- Jerry’s Flower Shop – 1 mile
- Newell House Bistro – 1 mile
- Superman Celebration–Metropolis, Illinois – 50 miles
- The Root Beer Saloon – 11 miles
- Cedarhurst Center for the Arts – 60 miles
- Great Shapes Fitness for Women – 1.5 miles
- Massage Therapy – 1.8 miles
- Student Health Center – 100 yards
- Marion Eye Center – 100 yards
- Bald Knob Cross of Peace – 14 miles
- National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows – 125 miles
- Blacksmithing Artistry – 160 miles