- TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Carbondale, Illinois, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marion, Makanda and Cobden.
- From Science Center Of Southern Illinois to SIU Arena, the Carbondale area offers 30 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- Carbondale lies along the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Railroad constructed helped to found the town in the mid-1800s, which is still reflected through preserved railroad stations and a museum. A lively entertainment center also caters to many young adults due to the presence of the main campus of Southern Illinois University.
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Guests can enjoy cold drinks and hot food, including hamburgers, onion rings, and wraps in welcoming, relaxed atmosphere
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1237 East Main Street, University Mall Space 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901
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A children's science museum that features a variety of hands-on activities and educational exhibits, The Science Center of Southern Illinois hosts an array of programs. The center also hosts summer camps.
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Located on the Southern Illinois University campus, SIU Arena hosts a wide variety of events. The arena has a capacity of 8339, and hosts sporting events, concerts, and an array of other performances and attractions.
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Siu At Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Located in Carbondale, Illinois, the Student Center Bowling and Billiards facility is a campus bowling site that offers league play and fall events. The alcohol-free and smoke-free site also features bowling party packages.
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6998 - 7000 Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903
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Attention all Dungeons and Dragons Fans - Boo Rochman Memorial Park is full of medieval delights in an expansive setting. The main castle features various secret passageways while outdoors there is a large dragon to climb on and statues to admire.
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Carbondale's Science Center the is an educational facility that features a wide variety of hands-on displays and exhibits aimed at teaching visitors about science. The facility offers an array of amenities for educators, as well.
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A movie theater featuring eight auditoriums, AMC University Place 8 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, independent films, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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An eight-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Carbondale 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals for private events, RealD 3D movies, a game room and a concession area.
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1237 E Main St Ofc, Carbondale, IL 62901
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The African American Museum of Southern Illinois is located in the city of Carbondale,. While exhibits vary, many of the displays include quilts, used to reflect the codes that were used by the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
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The McLeod Theatre Box Office offers tickets to the McLeod Summer Playhouse in the McLeod Theater. The theater offers seating for 521 visitors and produces plays, musicals, dramas, and comedies.
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The University Museum at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is part of the college's Museum Studies Program. Nationally accredited, the University is home to 70,000 objects of artwork and displays exhibits in 10,000 square feet of space.