Guidebook for Carbondale
Sightseeing
This is an astonishing creation that honors the memory of a child of Barrett Rochman. Its almost indescribable but it resembles Dungeons and Dragons created in 3 dimensions.
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park
31 Homewood DrThis is an astonishing creation that honors the memory of a child of Barrett Rochman. Its almost indescribable but it resembles Dungeons and Dragons created in 3 dimensions.
This is the place that 3 generations of SIUC students have bought their ice cream sodas, banana splits and chocolate dips before seating themselves on the curb and watching traffic on the Strip pass by. Its more fun than you would think.
Dairy Queen Store
508 S Illinois AveThis is the place that 3 generations of SIUC students have bought their ice cream sodas, banana splits and chocolate dips before seating themselves on the curb and watching traffic on the Strip pass by. Its more fun than you would think.
Parks & Nature
They have been serving incredible fried chicken in the lodge built by the WPA in the 1930s. Great hiking and birdwatching plus picnics.
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preporuka/e lokalacaGiant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge Rd9
preporuka/e lokalacaThey have been serving incredible fried chicken in the lodge built by the WPA in the 1930s. Great hiking and birdwatching plus picnics.
Hike among the beautiful rock outcroppings and picnic in the woods, Beautiful space that is safe for children.
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preporuka/e lokalacaGarden of the Gods Recreation Area
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preporuka/e lokalacaHike among the beautiful rock outcroppings and picnic in the woods, Beautiful space that is safe for children.
Food Scene
The best drinks served with food created by a CIA trained chef. Just try and stump them with a classic/retro cocktail...like an 1920s Aviation or 1880s Sazerac. Can be crowded.
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preporuka/e lokalacaGlobal Gourmet
102 East Jackson Street8
preporuka/e lokalacaThe best drinks served with food created by a CIA trained chef. Just try and stump them with a classic/retro cocktail...like an 1920s Aviation or 1880s Sazerac. Can be crowded.
Vegetarian offerings and bakery. Just try the margherita pizza or the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast. Great coffee!
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preporuka/e lokalacaLongbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 East Jackson Street11
preporuka/e lokalacaVegetarian offerings and bakery. Just try the margherita pizza or the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast. Great coffee!
Reema's Indian Cuisine
607 S Illinois AveGreat Indian food with a marvelous host.
Our good friend Josh has re-opened a restaurant near SIUC. He is a trained chef and butcher - not to mention a mixologists. Shooud be one of the best in town once Josh gets everything moving.
Underground Public House
717 S University AveOur good friend Josh has re-opened a restaurant near SIUC. He is a trained chef and butcher - not to mention a mixologists. Shooud be one of the best in town once Josh gets everything moving.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the most authentic, old school, bar in Carbondale. It's known for being one of the top sellers of PBR in the US. But, don't let this loud crowded bar worry you - its safe for ladies, LGBTQ, single guys and anyone else.
PKs Bar
308 S Illinois AveThis is the most authentic, old school, bar in Carbondale. It's known for being one of the top sellers of PBR in the US. But, don't let this loud crowded bar worry you - its safe for ladies, LGBTQ, single guys and anyone else.
Cellar
101 W Monroe StThe best Moscow Mules. Occasional jazz orchestras. Quiet and adult.
The Wine Trail has dozens of wineries that are especially enjoyable on week end afternoons. There will often be music and entertainment.
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preporuka/e lokalacaShawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd8
preporuka/e lokalacaThe Wine Trail has dozens of wineries that are especially enjoyable on week end afternoons. There will often be music and entertainment.
A unique brewery that draws beer lovers from all over the country. Locate deep in the woods in Southern Illinois at the end of a one lane road, the beers are astonishing with their variety of Southern Illinois ingredients. Trust me, this is a must see.
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preporuka/e lokalacaScratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Road9
preporuka/e lokalacaA unique brewery that draws beer lovers from all over the country. Locate deep in the woods in Southern Illinois at the end of a one lane road, the beers are astonishing with their variety of Southern Illinois ingredients. Trust me, this is a must see.
Essentials
Schnucks is the local grocery on the West Side of town. They also have a very large selection of beer and wine.
Schnucks Carbondale
915 West Main StreetSchnucks is the local grocery on the West Side of town. They also have a very large selection of beer and wine.
This store reflects the amazing international reach of Carbondale due primarily to SIUC. Anything you may need from SE Asia, China, India, Persia, Iran etc is sold at this store.
International Grocery
1811 W Main StThis store reflects the amazing international reach of Carbondale due primarily to SIUC. Anything you may need from SE Asia, China, India, Persia, Iran etc is sold at this store.