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Things to see in Carbondale, Illinois (United States): 20 places and when to go
Carbondale, Illinois is a town in United States, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Bald Knob Cross, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Ferne Clyffe State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.7268, -89.2202
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Hiking (3) · History (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 487 km as the crow flies
What to see in Carbondale, Illinois
The places in and around Carbondale, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bald Knob CrossMonument in Illinois, United States of America22 km
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge in southern Illinois15 km
- Ferne Clyffe State ParkState park in Illinois29 km
- Giant City State ParkState park in Illinois, USA14 km
- Lake Murphysboro State ParkState park in Jackson County, Illinois15 km
- Williamson County JailFormer county jail in Marion, Illinois26 km
- Little Grand CanyonLandmark in the Shawnee National Forest in Jackson County, Illinois, United States16 km
- Alto Vineyards LtdWinery19 km
- Big Muddy BrewingBrewery12 km
- Blue Sky WineryWinery19 km
- Kite Hill Vineyards & WineryWinery9.4 km
- Old River to River - Alternate Segment 6 - Giant City to Alto PassHiking14 km
- Own Creek VineyardWinery19 km
- Peach Barn WineryWinery20 km
- Pomona WineryWinery16 km
- River to River Segment 6 - Giant City to Alto PassHiking15 km
- River to River Segment 7 - Alto Pass to Devil's BackboneHiking22 km
- Scratch Brewing CompanyBrewery25 km
- StarView VineyardsWinery22 km
- Von Jakob Winery & BreweryWinery17 km
When to go to Carbondale, Illinois
The best time to visit Carbondale, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Carbondale, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 487 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Carbondale, Illinois?
The best known: Bald Knob Cross, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park, Lake Murphysboro State Park. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Carbondale, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Carbondale, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 487 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Carbondale, Illinois as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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