Carbondale, IL at a Glance
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism
guide for Carbondale, featuring hotels
and other
accommodations, tours,
attractions,
events,
shopping
and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Carbondale, Illinois,
U.S.A.
Carbondale, located in south central Illinois, was established as a coal mining
town, but is known today as the site of the main campus of Southern Illinois
University. The city also offers a number of scenic parks and interesting attractions.
At the African American Museum of Southern Illinois, visitors have the chance
to learn about outstanding achievements made by African-American citizens through
several exhibits. Also worth discovering is the University Museum, where over
50,000 objects and a variety of temporary art exhibits delve into history and
culture from around the world. Enjoy a picnic or a hike at Marberry Arboretum,
a scenic locale that houses over 20,000 plants. No trip to Carbondale is complete
without a visit to the area of Highway 51 by SIU campus often referred to as
the Strip, which features an eclectic assortment of shops and restaurants.
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