Carbondale IL apartments for rent

Carbondale, nicknamed the “Capital of Southern Illinois,” is a dynamic college town with a diverse population. Home to Southern Illinois University, Carbondale has a spirit that is bolstered by its university students. The university offers many opportunities to the Carbondale residents. From the University Museum and Science Center to the Varsity Center for the Arts, you can be entertained and educated on a daily basis. From artifacts and traveling exhibits to live music and a performance theater, this is the place to be!

Located on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest, Carbondale features 14 parks, including Giant City State Park and Piney Creek Ravine. Go hiking, camping, climbing, biking, and horseback riding. Nearby, you’ll find Cedar Lake, Devil’s Kitchen Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, and waterways — offering the outdoor enthusiast kayaking, canoeing, and boating opportunities.

Try one of the 11 area golf courses or one of the 18 tennis courts. SuperBlock, a multi-sports complex, features baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, and track.

The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail takes you to twelve vineyards in scenic settings, offering local wines and dining facilities. Several of the vineyards have bed-and-breakfasts or cabins.

Carbondale is known for a large number of yearly festivals including a “Lights Fantastic” parade, “Main Street Pig Out,” “Southern Illinois Irish Festival,” the Indian celebration of Diwali, “Brown Bag Concerts,” and the “Great Cardboard Boat Regatta.”

From the arts to the outdoors, Carbondale has it all. Come home today!