Carbondale Travel OverviewCarbondale is located in the south of Illinois. It is a good base for exploring the Shawnee National Forest and home to Southern Illinois University. As a university city it offers plenty of cultural activities. Nice things to do; include a stroll in the well-groomed historic neighborhoods or a lazy afternoon in one of the beautiful parks and gardens. Carbondale's nostalgic downtown; focuses on the community's railroad heritage and features a restored passenger depot; train cars; a downtown park and a unique historic pavilion. While the community has strong link to history; its heritage is best known through Woodlawn Cemetery; the probable location of the Nation's first Memorial Day observance. | 