Home to Southern Illinois University, Carbondale’s busy historic district bustles with shops and restaurants, while you’re tempted with nearby parks, year-round golf and the popular Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

The Science Center of Southern Illinois
Carbondale
The Science Center is a hands-on children's museum with an array of exhibits to explore. We also offer programs such as Grown Up's Night Out, camps,…
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Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
Carbondale
Family-owned casual Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta & more for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
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Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery + 6Pence
Carbondale
Cristaudo's is a full service caterer offering fresh cookies and pastries daily. They also take special orders for cakes and other baked goods, and have a…
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Mileur Orchard
Murphysboro
For three generations, Mileur Orchard has been serving the community. Open seasonally, with a bakery and acres and acres of good quality fruit.
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Carbondale
The park has a Dungeons and Dragons theme and there are over 30 sculptures to encourage the imagination of magic. The centerpiece is a very large…
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Murphysboro
Serves lunch, dinner and drinks, with daily specials, and the best Margaritas in Southern Illinois!
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Premier Cabin
Carbondale
Fantastic luxury log home offers open concept, cultured stone gas fireplace, beamed vaulted ceilings, 3BR, and 3 bath.
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Southern Illinois University McLeod Theatre
Carbondale
See an affordably priced play at this 500-seat theater that's the home base for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Theatre.
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Brews Brothers Taproom
Murphysboro
Brews Brothers Taproom offering the finest locally crafted beer, wine, and music in Southern Illinois.
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Thai Taste
Carbondale
Vibrant, trendy and absolutely delicious are just three ways to describe Carbondale's premiere Thai restaurant.
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