Carbondale, Illinois

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 acres were left ...
Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
West Walnut Street Historic District
Registered as a National Historic District in May 1975, 54 historic residences are located here. Some homes date to early 1850's, most are early 20th-Century. Homes are private residences and a...
West Walnut Street Historic District

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Marberry Arboretum

24 acres with more than 6,000

Carbondale, IL Aboretums

Monte Alegre Vineyard & Cellars

Carbondale, IL Wineries

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 collections of African art and slave artifacts. Rotating displays have included the Underground Railroad message quilts &

Carbondale, IL Ethnic Heritage

The Science Center

Hands on children's science museum filled with fun, interactive and educational activities!

Carbondale, IL Science Centers

Things to do near Carbondale, IL

Robinson Stewart House

This 1814 structure was owned at one time by U.S. Senator James M. Robinson. The house is decorated in furnishings of that er...

Metropolis Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

White Squirrels of Olney

For over 100 years, Olney has been the home for hundreds and hundreds of White Squirrels. The albino squirrels can be seen at...

Rend Lake Golf Course -East/West

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 180 days...

John A. Logan College Museum and Gallery

Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memo...