Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
121 S. Illinois Avenue , Carbondale, IL 62901
Historic Main Streets
Retail and service locations, restaurants, and other establishments in downtown Carbondale.
Twenty-five historic buildings ring Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10 acres were left open in the center of town. Today you can shop charming locally owned boutiques here, ranging from bike shops to furniture stores.
What's happening nearby...
Make Believe at Varsity Theater
Apr 17 – Apr 19
A historic venue for performing and visual arts, live music, entertainment and community events.
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Saluki Con
Southern Illinois University • Apr 18 – Apr 19
Saluki Con will take place on Saturday–Sunday, from 10am–5pm at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL. There will also be a Friday Night …
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The Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
Apr 18
Southern Illinois University originated the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta dating back to 1974.
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