Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

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.

Read more about Make Believe at Varsity Theater

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 …

Read more about Saluki Con

The Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta

Apr 18

Southern Illinois University originated the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta dating back to 1974.

Read more about The Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.