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Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - - What To Do And See

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Show your family a good time, while staying Carbondale, by taking them to The Science Center of Southern Illinois, which can be found on E Main Space C-8, featuring hands-on science experiences for all family members.

Visit the African American Museum of Southern Illinois, located on East Main Street, or the Black History Museum, which is also located on E Main Street.

Try out your golfing skills at the Bogie Hole Miniature Golf Course, situated on east Park Street, great for beginners.

Have fun at the Carbondale Fun Park, located on North Reed Station Road, a family-friendly amusement park, which features the Golf World miniature golf course, the Game World Video Games and the Kart World go-kart track, offering entertaining activities for the entire family.

Sports & outdoor events

Among the most popular annual sporting events, which will take place, in 2010, in Carbondale, IL, there are:

February 20, 2010 - 13th Annual `Rec Your Body` Indoor Triathlon, at the Student Recreation Center.

April 10, 2010 - The Nutrition Run 5K, at Evergreen Park.

May 22, 2010 - The 2nd Annual Gateway 5K Run/Walk, at 1365 Douglas Drive (across from SIU Arena).

June 4, 2010 - The Grace Race 5K - registration will start at 5:30 pm, at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 220 N Tower Road, at the corner of Old Murphysboro Road.

Festivals

The Southern Illinois Irish Festival, which took place on April 23-25 (2010), is perhaps one of the most popular and favorite annual celebrations in Carbondale, IL.

The event also contains the Celtic Fair, which is celebrated at Turley Park, a fun attraction of the event, which is as entertaining as the Southern Illinois Irish Festivals Itself, featuring various family-friendly activities, Irish music and dance performances held in locations all over the city, good time and plenty of beverages.

If you missed this year's celebration, be sure to plan your trip to Carbondale, next April!

Shopping

Jewelry, gift shops, malls, antiques - whatever you're looking for you will certainly find it while staying in Carbondale, IL. The city has something to offer for every pocket, from discount malls to upscale boutiques, and everything in between.

Check out the top 10 list below, and find out about the most popular shopping spots in Carbondale!

University Mall, Address:1237 East Main, PO Box 3187.

Village Antiques, Address: 382 State Route 4, Carbondale, IL 62971.

The Glass Barn, Address: 2735 Dogwood Road, Carbondale, IL 61901.

Associated Artist Gallery, Address: 715 South University Avenue, Carbondale, IL 61901.

Polly�s Antiques & Historic Crafts, Address: 2400 West Chautauqua Road, Carbondale, IL 62901.

2 Girls & A Guy Boutique, Address: 601 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901.

Hobby Lobby, Address: 1150 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901.

Castle Perilous, Address: 207 West Main, Carbondale, IL 62091.

Eastgate Shopping Center, Address: 622 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL 62901.

Gem and Jewelry Services, Address: 1400 West Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901.