Murphysboro Travel Guide
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG
Room was clean and amenities are fantastic. My family will certainly make this our top hotel choice in the area.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Clean room, and quiet. Nice location with restaurants close by.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

University Inn of Carbondale
No breakfast provided. Cleaning service attempted to enter room without knocking. The chain secured the door.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Incredible views. Sparkling clean. Great amenities. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Level Chicago – Old Town
My stay was great. The room was nice and the staff was very courteous throughout my stay. I will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Postcard Cabins Starved Rock, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Cozy and warm
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Lake Murphysboro State Park
You can take time to visit Lake Murphysboro State Park during your travels to Murphysboro. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
Enjoy a round of golf in Murphysboro at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Kinkaid Village Marina
Explore the waterfront in Murphysboro with a trip to Kinkaid Village Marina. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Town Square
After visiting Town Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murphysboro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Longfellow Park
Longfellow Park is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Paul Ice Recreation Area
Paul Ice Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
- General John A. Logan Museum
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Lake of Egypt
- Giant City State Park
- DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center
- John A. Logan College
- Blue Sky Vineyards
- Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Trail of Tears State Park
- Williamson County Fairgrounds
- I-57 Drag Strip
- Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
- StarView Vineyards
- Heartland Regional Medical Center







