Carbondale Tourism

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Dine out at eclectic eateries and unwind with live local music, drinks and cocktails on the strip!

Plan a road trip to Carbondale, IL and sip wine and soak up the sun on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, hike through the woods at Giant City State Park or kayak the waters of the Shawnee National Forest. Adventure Starts Here.

06/27/2023

Hello all,

We will be closing our doors on June 30th. We appreciate the love and support all the local businesses and our community has shown us throughout the years. We couldn't have done it without your help.

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets because the 44th Annual Sunset Concert Summer Series starts tomorrow, June 22nd, at 7...
06/21/2023

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets because the 44th Annual Sunset Concert Summer Series starts tomorrow, June 22nd, at 7 pm on the steps of Shryock Auditorium at SIUC! 🎤✨
You won't want to miss this year's lineup!

June 22- Skylar Rodgers, Shryock
June 29- Chain Station, Turley Park
July 6- Taylor Steele and the Love Preachers, Shryock
July 13- The Mighty Pines, Washington Street, and IL 13
July 20- Brandon Santini, Turley Park
July 27- The Ark Band, Shryock

Fun and free concerts for all music lovers!

For more info: https://www.wsiu.org/community-updates/2023-06-02/sius-sunset-concerts-begin-june-22-in-carbondale?fbclid=IwAR0ewUxipaWcQbi_Np0IwuOa7sK1MNNc9UC04KWuENO22tEp04NYUxaWnXI

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants of the Southern Illinois Goose Chase! The primary objective of the...
06/06/2023

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants of the Southern Illinois Goose Chase!

The primary objective of the game was to assist small businesses in enhancing their brand awareness and driving traffic to their websites or physical stores.

We sincerely hope that as a participant, you discovered new businesses and tried out exciting new experiences. This event has been a tremendous learning opportunity for us, and we truly value the overwhelming support and valuable feedback we received. A big thank you goes out to all the businesses that participated! We would also like to thank the talent at the SIU Small Business Development Center for their time and effort in making this a successful event!
Without further ado, here is the list of winners:

1st place: yacthyyach
2nd place: DianeAxsmom
3rd place: daenergymon

Drawing winners:
aWiselildevil
unbeltedllama33
heatherkj
deb-barnett
missm23
SelkieSon
lethal5th
babymd1
Tammy
junebug
amy.pfeilschifter
iTomHarness
al09
adams414
ladyreptar

Winners, you have until June 16th to pick up your prize at the Carbondale Tourism office.
If you have any questions please contact the office at 618-529-4451 or email at [email protected]

New Kahala
Heather's Bakeshop & More
Muddy Roots Collective
Giant City Lodge
The Downtown Dip
Fired Up Jellies and Jams
LilyAuna Mercantile
The JAY Effect
The Iron Whisk
SIU Small Business Development Center
Flabby Daddy Dip's
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
Bucky Fuller Dome Home
Cold Blooded Coffee Co.
Castle Perilous Games & Books
Backwoods Axe Throwing
Aimee Wigfall Photography
Cristaudo's
Mikes Music
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
Kinley Jewelry
Two Bugs and a Bean Children's Resale Boutique
Wine Trail Mercantile
5 T’s Custom Creations
40 Below Joe
The Science Center, Carbondale IL
Thunderwormco

Happy Pride Month!🌈Pride in Action, Southern IL  is hosting the Southern Illinois PrideFest 2023 in Carbondale! Activiti...
06/01/2023

Happy Pride Month!🌈

Pride in Action, Southern IL is hosting the Southern Illinois PrideFest 2023 in Carbondale!

Activities include:
Friday, June 9th - opening Reception
Varsity Center, 5:30pm with reading by author Rafael Frumkin, 7pm and "Mother Loose's Bedtime Stories" Drag Reading (ages 18+), 8:30 pm - FREE ADMISSION (donations and tips welcome)

Saturday, June 10th - Festival - FREE ADMISSION
March and Cruise, 10 am,
Festival 12-5 pm, Washington St. Venue
Saturday Night Concert, Hangar 9: Doors open at 8; show at 9pm, featuring Brian Justin Crum, $15

Sunday, June 11 - Closing
Affirming Worship ceremony, 11am, Church of the Good Shepherd
PK's Drag Brunch, 11am - 3pm

For more info: https://illinoiseagle.com/2023/05/30/southern-illinois-pridefest-on-weekend-of-june-9/?fbclid=IwAR0_IUUD3_-If4ahIAlvnn7cG2jiS-3hfXdRRVlWx8Eoxj6rs-U_DcU80L4

Come out and celebrate Pride Month in Southern Illinois! 😍🥳

POINTS. POINTS. POINTS. 2 more days!! Get those points up to win amazing prizes. Let us know how many points you have in...
05/30/2023

POINTS. POINTS. POINTS.
2 more days!! Get those points up to win amazing prizes. Let us know how many points you have in the comments!

3 MORE DAYS!!! Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Here are some easy points for you to earn today🪿📲
05/29/2023

3 MORE DAYS!!!
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Here are some easy points for you to earn today🪿📲

4 more days!!! Get chasing southern Illinois and earn points for a chance to win some amazing prizes 🙌🏼
05/28/2023

4 more days!!! Get chasing southern Illinois and earn points for a chance to win some amazing prizes 🙌🏼

The end is near! Make sure to rack up those points to win amazing prizes!! Here are some missions you can complete to ea...
05/28/2023

The end is near! Make sure to rack up those points to win amazing prizes!!

Here are some missions you can complete to earn points. Download the Goose chase app to play🪿📲

This is your chance at 100 pts! Where in Southern Illinois are there big white goose tracks painted on the road? 🪿Downlo...
05/25/2023

This is your chance at 100 pts!

Where in Southern Illinois are there big white goose tracks painted on the road? 🪿

Download the Goose Chase app to participate in the Goose Chase!

Do the mission. Earn Points. Win Prizes.Here’s a sneak peak into some of our prizes: Gift Cards to New Kahala, Neighborh...
05/24/2023

Do the mission. Earn Points. Win Prizes.

Here’s a sneak peak into some of our prizes:
Gift Cards to New Kahala, Neighborhood Co-op Grocery, and many more!

New Missions have been released! Hop in on this Goose Chase for a chance to win great prizes
05/23/2023

New Missions have been released! Hop in on this Goose Chase for a chance to win great prizes

Let’s go on a wild Goose Chase! The winners get a prize worth up to $300 AND entered into a drawing.  Download the FREE ...
05/21/2023

Let’s go on a wild Goose Chase! The winners get a prize worth up to $300 AND entered into a drawing.

Download the FREE Goose Chase App now to start these exciting missions!

Name - Southern Illinois Goose Chase
Join code: BD5E4X
Password: shopsoil
1. Download the Goosechase iOS or Android app.
2. Log in. New to Goosechase? Sign up for an account or play as a guest.
3. Search for this Experience by code BD5E4X and then enter the SHOPSOIL Once you find your Experience, click Let's Go!
4. Create your player profile.
5. Lastly, set yourself apart with a name and photo and click Save

Come join the fun and help support local businesses throughout Southern Illinois!

Address

101 W Monroe Street, Suite B
Carbondale, IL
62901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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