Vineyards and Wineries
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill RdExcellent winery, great slushies and live music every weekend.
Fabulous venue, great food and wine selections. Live music on weekends
50 locals recommend
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort RdFabulous venue, great food and wine selections. Live music on weekends
New cider selection ranging from dry to sweet. Live music on weekends
20 locals recommend
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School RoadNew cider selection ranging from dry to sweet. Live music on weekends
Oldest winery on the trail, boasts many award winning wines and a great tradition. Live music on weekends spring - fall
28 locals recommend
Alto Vineyards
8515 IL-127Oldest winery on the trail, boasts many award winning wines and a great tradition. Live music on weekends spring - fall
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 IL-127Beautiful view, terrific menu. Live music on weekends.
Non grape wine, excellent tasting experience. Beautiful remote setting.
12 locals recommend
Pomona Winery
2865 Hickory Ridge RdNon grape wine, excellent tasting experience. Beautiful remote setting.
Small but welcoming tasting room, terrific wine and frozen concoctions.
Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
83 Kite Hill RdSmall but welcoming tasting room, terrific wine and frozen concoctions.
Beautiful, remote winery with high-quality wines which will leave your palate begging for more.
15 locals recommend
Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery
8595 Thorn LnBeautiful, remote winery with high-quality wines which will leave your palate begging for more.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite neighborhood watering holes. Live music or a DJ every Friday & Saturday night.
Fuzzy's Tavern
106 N Front StOne of our favorite neighborhood watering holes. Live music or a DJ every Friday & Saturday night.
Copper Dragon
750 E Grand AveUnderground Public House
717 S University AveFood Scene
Fabulous little restaurant, terrific food. Great place for a date!
11 locals recommend
Brick House Grill
308 S Main StFabulous little restaurant, terrific food. Great place for a date!
Mary Lou's Grill
118 S Illinois AveBiscuits and gravy. Carbondale staple for 30+ years.
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveTerrific food, unique menu. Open for breakfast and lunch
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StThe Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar
200 S Front StQuatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StGiant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdPagliai's Pizza
509 S Illinois AveKiki's Coffee House
326 S Main StHeBrewz CoffeeHouse
300 W Broad StWalking distance from Hillside Haven Cabins! Locally grown foods, wine and crafted beer all from Southern Illinois.
9 locals recommend
Fork & Vine Restaurant & Wine Bar
Walking distance from Hillside Haven Cabins! Locally grown foods, wine and crafted beer all from Southern Illinois.
Sightseeing
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City RdCache River State Natural Area
930 Sunflower LnGarden of the Gods
Little Grand Canyon
LaRue-Pine Hills
475EFerne Clyffe State Park
90 Goreville RdLittle Grassy Lake Campground and Marina
788 Hidden Bay LnGroceries
Walmart Supercenter
1450 E Main StKroger
501 N Giant City Rd