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Carbondale
is a city of approximately 26,000 residents, located in Jackson County in southwestern Illinois. It is predominately known as home of the main campus of the Southern Illinois University. Called the "Home of the Birthplace of Memorial Day," Carbondale held the first formal Memorial Day observation on April 29, 1866 at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Local resident General John A. Logan gave the principal address at the ceremony. Today, Carbondale is a thriving community with many attractions for both visitors and residents. For years, a major attraction has been a stretch of Illinois Avenue near the University campus known as "The Strip," which contains an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and shops. The community also offers art galleries, the Southern Illinois Symphony with performances at the historic Shryock Auditorium and theater at the Jackson County Stage Company and McLeod Theater. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities are also available in nearby Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, the Shawnee National Forest and the Giant City State Park. The Carbondale region is also home to many orchards - some over one-hundred years old. Early immigrants in the area planted orchards because the terrain and climate were perfect for growing fruit. Recently, grapes were added to the mix and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail has now become one of the top tourism attractions in Southern Illinois.
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Carbondale Vacation Rentals
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Carbondale Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Inns Of America Carbondale | 1345 E Main | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 529-4801 | | Comfort Inn Carbondale | 141 E Main | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 519-4244 | | Comfort Inn | 1415 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 549-4244 | | Hampton Inn | 2175 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 549-6900 | | Heritage Motel | 1209 W Main St | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 457-4142 | | Holiday Inn Carbondale | 800 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 529-1100 | | Holiday Inn | 2300 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 549-2600 | | Ramada Inn | 801 N Giant City Rd | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 351-6611 | | Super 8 Motel Carbondale | 1180 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | | (618) 457-8822 | | Riverside Inn Motel | Rt 5 | Murphysboro, IL | 7.0 mi. | (618) 687-2244 | | Giant City State Park Lodge And Cabins | | Makanda, IL | 7.3 mi. | (618) 457-4836 | | Americas Best Inns | 2700 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 13.7 mi. | (618) 997-9421 | | Drury Inn Marion | 2706 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 13.7 mi. | (618) 997-9600 | | Hampton Inn | 2710 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 13.7 mi. | (618) 998-9900 | | Super 8 Motel Marion | 2601 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 13.7 mi. | (618) 993-5577 | | Motel 6 | 1008 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 13.8 mi. | (618) 993-2631 | | Comfort Suites Marion | 2608 W Main | Marion, IL | 13.9 mi. | (618) 997-9133 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott | 1400 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 13.9 mi. | (618) 993-3011 | | Comfort Inn | 2600 W Main | Marion, IL | 14.0 mi. | (618) 993-6221 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Comfort Dr | Marion, IL | 14.0 mi. | (618) 998-1220 | | Days Inn Marion | 1802 Bittle PL | Marion, IL | 14.8 mi. | (618) 997-1351 | | Best Western Airport Inn | Rt 8 | Marion, IL | 15.6 mi. | (618) 993-3222 | | Econo Lodge | 1806 Bittle Plce | Marion, IL | 15.6 mi. | (618) 993-1644 | | Anna Plaza Motel | 150 E Vienna St | Anna, IL | 18.2 mi. | (618) 833-5215 | | Royal Inn | 1010 S Jefferson St | Duquoin, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 542-4335 | | Lincoln Motel | 601 E Broad St | Jonesboro, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 833-2181 | | America's Best Value Inn | 1001 Factory Outlet Blvd | West Frankfort, IL | 19.0 mi. | (618) 932-2171 | | Budget Inn Motel Du Quoin | RR 2 | Du Quoin, IL | 19.9 mi. | (618) 542-5014 | | ST Nicholas Hotel | 12 S Oak St | Du Quoin, IL | 19.9 mi. | (618) 542-2183 | | Hub Motel | 423 W Main St | Duquoin, IL | 19.9 mi. | (618) 542-2108 | | Fountain Motel | 112 S Main St | Pinckneyville, IL | 20.7 mi. | (618) 357-2128 | | Gray Plaza Motel | 1010 W Main St | West Frankfort, IL | 21.2 mi. | (618) 932-3116 | | Days Inn Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#a) | Benton, IL | 24.9 mi. | (618) 439-3183 | | Super 8 Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#B) | Benton, IL | 24.9 mi. | (618) 438-8205 | | Limited Inn | 709 E Vine | Vienna, IL | 26.8 mi. | (618) 658-6300 | | Budget Inn Motel Vienna | Rt 146 & I-24 | Vienna, IL | 27.6 mi. | (618) 658-2802 |
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Carbondale Weather & Climate
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The southern tip of Illinois has a humid, continental climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The weather varies widely, but the climate is generally one of hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area can receive heavy snowfall and experiences blizzards periodically, although winters in the southern region are more moderate than the northern parts of the state. Average precipitation for southern Illinois exceeds 44 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is usually less than 14 inches. Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year, which is somewhat above the national average. The state is also vulnerable to tornadoes, with an average of 35 occurring annually.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
20°F |
2.91 in. |
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| February |
45°F |
24°F |
3.01 in. |
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| March |
55°F |
33°F |
4.25 in. |
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| April |
66°F |
42°F |
4.45 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
52°F |
4.78 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
61°F |
4.77 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
3.35 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
63°F |
3.94 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
55°F |
3.13 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
43°F |
2.93 in. |
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| November |
55°F |
35°F |
4.62 in. |
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| December |
43°F |
25°F |
3.71 in. |
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Carbondale Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located about 4 miles northwest of Carbondale, the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located approximately 11 miles east of Carbondale in Marion, Illinois, the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located roughly 36 miles south of Carbondale in Perryville, Missouri, the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located around 39 miles southwest of Carbondale in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Mt Vernon airport (MVN) located about 45 miles northeast of Carbondale in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and finally the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located approximately 51 miles south of Carbondale in Paducah, Kentucky.
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Carbondale Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 55.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 76.1 mi. | | | Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 108.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center | Carbondale | IL | | | | Crab Orchard Golf Club | Carterville | IL | 7.5 mi. | | | Midland Hills Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 7.9 mi. | | | Stone Creek Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 7.9 mi. | | | Green Acres Golf Club | Energy | IL | 11.3 mi. | | | Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club | Johnston City | IL | 17.6 mi. | | | Franklin County Country Club | West Frankfort | IL | 19.5 mi. | | | Union County Country Club | Anna | IL | 20.0 mi. | | | Hickory Creek Golf Course | Frankfort | IL | 21.2 mi. | | | Benton Country Club | Benton | IL | 27.4 mi. | | | Gambit Golf Club | Vienna | IL | 28.1 mi. | | | Red Hawk Country Club | Tamaroa | IL | 28.1 mi. | | | Southwestern Lakes Country Club | Percy | IL | 29.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Giant City State Park | | IL | 8.8 mi. | | | Lake Murphysboro State Park | | IL | 9.7 mi. | | | Ferne Clyffe State Park | | IL | 19.1 mi. | | | Pyramid State Park | | IL | 22.4 mi. | | | Trail Of Tears State Park | | MO | 23.0 mi. | | | Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | | IL | 30.4 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 55.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 82.1 mi. | |
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