Welcome to Carbondale

Welcome to Carbondale, a vibrant destination filled with arts, entertainment and excitement shared throughout an engaged, diverse community with museums, theaters, galleries and live music venues.

Nestled in the southern Illinois region, Carbondale is just hours from the major Midwest cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville and Memphis, and is easily accessible by airports, railways and interstate highways.

Enjoy longstanding iconic restaurants, culinary trailblazers, an extensive wine trail experience featuring a variety of award-winning wines, craft breweries and unique boutiques, local retailers and big box stores available for a wide range of shopping options.

Explore nature where the intersection of a national forest, sprawling wildlife refuge and beautiful state parks offer an array of lakes, forests and bluffs for exploration and outdoor activities.

Adventure Starts Here.