Cobden, IL
http://www.yellowmooncafe.com
Cobden is about 15 miles south of Cabondale and is a quaint little town. Yellowmoon is a unique little restaurant with the owner, Jennifer being a fantastic cook. Local music-open mike-specialty beers and lots of warmth. Treat Yourself.
Golconda, Il.
http://www.thechocolatefactory.net/
The Chocolate Factory prides itself in offering quality gourmet chocolates in a wide variety of mouth watering flavor, formulated with only the finest ingredients. Our irresistible silky smooth blended chocolates make delicious rich candies for any occasion! They feature a large selection of whimsical, all chocolate novelty candies, hand painted with colorful blends of chocolate coating Check out this old river town while you are at it-Every Sept they have a large Shrimp Festival - great shrimp and prongs prepared lots of ways Trails End Lodge http://www.trailsendlodgecobden.com/is .Southern Illinois' newest steakhouse and saloon, featuring traditional steakhouse cuisine, indoor and outdoor dining, live entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere all served in a rustic, yet luxurious western style lodge
http://www.anthillgallery.com/
Home to the photography of rare images' Bob Hageman and the stained-glass work of firelight studios' Linda Austin. For well over twenty years, Linda and Bob have been making and displaying their unique artworks throughout the Midwest, and they are now for the first time making them available to a broader audience
http://www.siucstudentcenter.org/
Where anyone can learn pottery to carpentry, jewelry making, painting or learn to create edible items such as Sushi. Even walk in projects for children.
http://www.shawneewinetrail.com/
We have great wineries from Tuscany styles to small and intimate. Live music-festivals-wine tasting and just quiet time. While most people don't know that there are vineyards in Illinois, I am happy to say that Southern Illinois Wine Country offers a great weekend getaway for anyone looking to take a break from city life.
http://neighborhood.coop/local-pruduce
Find out what daily specials the Co-op kitchen has created! We offer a daily entree, fresh bread, awesome pizza, made-to-order sandwiches and more.
We aim to serve the needs of our owners and patrons by providing wholesome foods economically and in the cooperative tradition, in ways that best promote the health of the individual, the community, and the earth.
Westtown Mall Parking Lot, Carbondale, IL (Just west of Murdale Shopping Center)
Open April 1 - November 30
Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm
African American Museum of Southern Illinois
1237 E Main St # C2, Carbondale, IL - (618) 457-2217
Permanent exhibits feature collections of slave artifacts and African Art.
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