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Carbondale, Illinois

  • Marberry Arboretum

    24 acres with more than 6,000 species of trees, plus shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. Hiking trail takes you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire....
    Marberry Arboretum

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SIUC's University Museum

The Museum has a collection of over 52,000 objects in the arts, sciences and humanities. It has six galleries, an archive, Museum Gift Shop, 100

Carbondale, IL Museums

Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale

25 historic buildings edge Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10

Carbondale, IL Historic Districts


Woodlawn Cemetery

The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. 60+ graves of Civil War soldiers are here. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Carbondale, IL Cemeteries

Marberry Arboretum

24 acres with more than 6,000

Carbondale, IL Aboretums

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

The African American Museum of Southern Illinois

Located in the University Mall this is the only museum of its kind in Southern Illinois. Permanent exhibits include collectio...

The Riverlore Mansion

The beautiful, historic Riverlore Mansion dates from 1865. Once owned by the Halliday Family, it is now owned by the City of ...

American Obstacle, Inc.

40 foot climbing wall, spiral staircase, 3 ziplines and 2 sky bridges. We also have a team challenge course. ...

Owl Creek Vineyard and Winery

Producing work-class wines all from Southern Illinois Grapes. Near beautiful Giant City Park, B&Bs, and antique shops. Wine b...