Guidebook for Carbondale
Essentials
Carbondale
Local organic foods and deli. soups and coffee. Wi fi
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
1815 W Main StDeli wifi .. local produce and meats..
Food Scene
One of the nicer restaurants in center of town There is a bar and not really a college hangout but older crowd.
20 locals recommend
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StOne of the nicer restaurants in center of town There is a bar and not really a college hangout but older crowd.
cratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery located 5 miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients. The brewery has an ever rotating selection of traditional styles, enhanced by the innovative addition of local ingredients, such as nettle, elderberry, ginger, dandelion, maple sap, hickory, lavender, juniper, and chanterelle mushrooms.
24 locals recommend
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Rdcratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery located 5 miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients. The brewery has an ever rotating selection of traditional styles, enhanced by the innovative addition of local ingredients, such as nettle, elderberry, ginger, dandelion, maple sap, hickory, lavender, juniper, and chanterelle mushrooms.
'the grotto lounge.. " for live music.. live music .. check schedule..
7 locals recommend
Newell House
Unnamed Road 'the grotto lounge.. " for live music.. live music .. check schedule..
They are a locally owned, values-driven vegetarian café and bakery that hand-makes our food and pastries from only the finest fresh ingredients. In 2015, we were honored to be recognized as a “Delicious Destination” by the State of Illinois Tourism Bureau. .. quaint coffee house with dining in back.. but no wifi
26 locals recommend
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StThey are a locally owned, values-driven vegetarian café and bakery that hand-makes our food and pastries from only the finest fresh ingredients. In 2015, we were honored to be recognized as a “Delicious Destination” by the State of Illinois Tourism Bureau. .. quaint coffee house with dining in back.. but no wifi
Romantic vineyard , great deal on wine tasting, food and homemade deserts.. swedish meatballs with lion berries..
11 locals recommend
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut StRomantic vineyard , great deal on wine tasting, food and homemade deserts.. swedish meatballs with lion berries..
GARDEN OF THE GODS.. An hour away but MUST SEE .. Parks & Nature
National Park.. go at sunset and see the sun disappear over the Shawnee forest .
not too far .. pristine medium to larger lake..
7 locals recommend
Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina
788 Hidden Bay Lnnot too far .. pristine medium to larger lake..
never crowded, idealic .. the water tower at sunset is beautifulll the Stone Lodge is historic Presidential hangout. Their bunch is well regarded (I haven't eaten there yet !!!
76 locals recommend
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Rdnever crowded, idealic .. the water tower at sunset is beautifulll the Stone Lodge is historic Presidential hangout. Their bunch is well regarded (I haven't eaten there yet !!!
Sightseeing
Makanda
Small rustic country town.. unique small shops ...
Drinks & Nightlife
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont Rdcheck out walkers bluff .com .. multi million dollar complex..