Guidebook for Carbondale
Food Scene
Panera Bread
2704 W Deyoung StWalking distance!
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1125 E Main StWalking distance
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveGreat local breakfast/lunch spot. Reasonable and great food
We have known Chef Mark for years - great atmosphere, delicious food, home-made desserts to die for! Sunday brunch and The Grotto in the lower level serves a late menu and has live entertainment
7 locals recommend
Newell House
Unnamed RoadWe have known Chef Mark for years - great atmosphere, delicious food, home-made desserts to die for! Sunday brunch and The Grotto in the lower level serves a late menu and has live entertainment
Unique, eclectic setting. Dress up or go in jeans, indoor and outdoor seating in season. Small menu changes frequently, small plates (smoked salmon is a favorite), , salads, gourmet entrees, desserts
20 locals recommend
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StUnique, eclectic setting. Dress up or go in jeans, indoor and outdoor seating in season. Small menu changes frequently, small plates (smoked salmon is a favorite), , salads, gourmet entrees, desserts
McAlister's Deli
1382 E Main StGreat place for lunch sandwichs, loaded potatoes, giant brownies and cookies
Local favorite of SIU students and alums, home cooked meals breakfast and lunch
16 locals recommend
Mary Lou's Grill
118 S Illinois AveLocal favorite of SIU students and alums, home cooked meals breakfast and lunch
Underground Public House
717 S University AveClose to SIU, limited parking - cozy great food!
Another SIU favorite - great pizza, salads, sandwiches, free refills on soda and take your cup home!
24 locals recommend
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StAnother SIU favorite - great pizza, salads, sandwiches, free refills on soda and take your cup home!
Peace, Love and Barbeque! National award winning BBQ - original in Murphysboro another great location in Marion
30 locals recommend
17th Street Barbecue
32 N 17th StPeace, Love and Barbeque! National award winning BBQ - original in Murphysboro another great location in Marion
Unique homemade whole pies or by the slice. Limited days and selections - check their website for current
Rule of Pie Bakeshop
1308 Walnut StUnique homemade whole pies or by the slice. Limited days and selections - check their website for current
Café and homemade backed goods - their cookies and pastries are the best. Fun little gift shop too
Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery
1807 W Main StCafé and homemade backed goods - their cookies and pastries are the best. Fun little gift shop too
Mexican and American dishes, reasonable prices, bar with evening live entertainment most weekends. Public parking lot
11 locals recommend
Tres Hombres
119 N Washington StMexican and American dishes, reasonable prices, bar with evening live entertainment most weekends. Public parking lot
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois AveHaven't eaten there myself but daughters give it great reviews
Sunny Street Cafe
900 E Walnut StGood for breakfast -lunch at reasonable prices and very close to the house.
Restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. Huge menu, very reasonable, sandwiches, salads, apps, full dinners. Something for everyone, appropriate for families.
12 locals recommend
Midland Inn
7570 Old Hwy 13Restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. Huge menu, very reasonable, sandwiches, salads, apps, full dinners. Something for everyone, appropriate for families.
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StComfort food, desserts, great coffee!
Shopping
University Mall
1237 E Main StWalking distance, indoor shopping and restaurant
Kohl's Carbondale
625 North Giant City RoadLess than a mile from the house next to Kroger
T.J. Maxx
1246 E Main StLess than a mile from house across from the other side of the mall
DICK'S Sporting Goods
1250 E Main StSame strip mall as TJMaxx across the street from the mall
Walmart Supercenter
1450 E Main StLess than 2 miles NE from house near AMC Showplace Theaters
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar room serving local wines, beers, moonshine and other spirits. Live entertainment on weekends. Next to Cumares - family owned Italian restaurant - amazing pizza and pasta
6 locals recommend
Brews Brothers Taproom
1105 Chestnut StCozy bar room serving local wines, beers, moonshine and other spirits. Live entertainment on weekends. Next to Cumares - family owned Italian restaurant - amazing pizza and pasta
Smaller winery but these wines are our favorite (red and white) wines and they offer a case club discount for taking your favorites home. They also serve hard cider now and have desert wines
20 locals recommend
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School RoadSmaller winery but these wines are our favorite (red and white) wines and they offer a case club discount for taking your favorites home. They also serve hard cider now and have desert wines
Out in the middle of no-where north of Murphysboro but totally worth the drive. Unique brews and fabulous wood fire pizza
24 locals recommend
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson RdOut in the middle of no-where north of Murphysboro but totally worth the drive. Unique brews and fabulous wood fire pizza
Now offering tours and tastings in Murphysboro - see their website for hours
13 locals recommend
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th StNow offering tours and tastings in Murphysboro - see their website for hours
Small winery In Alto Pass - excellent wines and great food. Scandinavian gifts and décor - charming!!
11 locals recommend
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut StSmall winery In Alto Pass - excellent wines and great food. Scandinavian gifts and décor - charming!!
Beautiful setting with indoor or outdoor seating. Large wine selection and nice snack/lunch menu. Live entertainment most weekends.
32 locals recommend
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill RdBeautiful setting with indoor or outdoor seating. Large wine selection and nice snack/lunch menu. Live entertainment most weekends.
Small, quaint, locally owned. Great wine with indoor and outdoor seating. Live entertainment on weekends. Not far from Blue Sky Winery.
15 locals recommend
Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery
8595 Thorn LnSmall, quaint, locally owned. Great wine with indoor and outdoor seating. Live entertainment on weekends. Not far from Blue Sky Winery.
Beautiful views, good wine, food available - live entertainment on weekends
50 locals recommend
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort RdBeautiful views, good wine, food available - live entertainment on weekends
Listed as one of the Top 10 most beautiful restaurants in IL! Lunch and dinner $$. Often has live entertainment - outdoor amphitheater - gift shop
21 locals recommend
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont RdListed as one of the Top 10 most beautiful restaurants in IL! Lunch and dinner $$. Often has live entertainment - outdoor amphitheater - gift shop
Parks & Nature
Hiking, rock climbing, horse back riding and so much more. Visit Giant City Lodge for the best family style fried chicken around. Great views
76 locals recommend
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City RdHiking, rock climbing, horse back riding and so much more. Visit Giant City Lodge for the best family style fried chicken around. Great views
Boat rentals, fishing, hiking...lots to do in the outdoors
7 locals recommend
Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina
788 Hidden Bay LnBoat rentals, fishing, hiking...lots to do in the outdoors
Great local lake for boating, fishing and the Spillway is an SIU favorite destination. Climb the cliffs after a good rain
18 locals recommend
Kinkaid Lake
Great local lake for boating, fishing and the Spillway is an SIU favorite destination. Climb the cliffs after a good rain
Bald Knob Cross of Peace
3630 Bald Knob RoadAmazing views dawn to dusk
Dungeons and Dragons Park: Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park at 31 Homewood Drive, Carbondale, ILDirections:Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park. About 4 miles from the house off Hwy 12/Giant City Rd. Hours:9 am - dusk Admission:Free, but donations are welcome - See more at: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/18783#sthash.OXJdIA8W.dpuf
6 locals recommend
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park
31 Homewood DrDungeons and Dragons Park: Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park at 31 Homewood Drive, Carbondale, ILDirections:Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park. About 4 miles from the house off Hwy 12/Giant City Rd. Hours:9 am - dusk Admission:Free, but donations are welcome - See more at: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/18783#sthash.OXJdIA8W.dpuf
Arts & Culture
SIU community theatre - check website for current events. Reasonably priced and great view from any seat.
McLeod Theater
1100 Lincoln DrSIU community theatre - check website for current events. Reasonably priced and great view from any seat.
The Varsity Center
418 S Illinois AveLocal theatre, check website for current plays, events
Entertainment & Activities
AMC University Place 8
1370 E Main StInside the mall, walking distance from the house
AMC CLASSIC Carbondale 8
1263 East Main StreetLocated NE of house in strip mall across from the University Mall
SIU Arena
Lots of college sports options depending on the season