Makanda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Makanda

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

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Over all, a good choice for overnight accommodations. Wish the bathroom included a source of heat. And while breakfast had a nice variety, an added hot item besides waffles would be a plus.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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
Blue Sky Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Blue Sky Vineyards during your travels to Makanda. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Makanda at Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Campground Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campground Beach during your trip to Makanda? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Makanda Boardwalk
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Makanda Boardwalk during your trip to Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Panther Den Trailhead
You can take time to visit Panther Den Trailhead during your travels to Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Arrowwood Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Arrowwood Trail Trailhead during your travels to Makanda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
- Giant City State Park
- Blue Sky Vineyards
- Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
- Makanda Boardwalk
- Shawnee National Forest
- Southern Illinois University
- Lake of Egypt
- Marion Cultural and Civic Center
- Tunnel Hill State Trail
- John A. Logan College
- Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Trail of Tears State Park
- Williamson County Fairgrounds
- StarView Vineyards
- Heartland Regional Medical Center
- Pomona Winery
- Hunter Valley Winery
- Southern Illinois Healthcare









