Carbondale Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Carbondale. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

For travelers coming from any direction the wind blows, Illinois may well be one of the easiest states to get to, with several major airlines and Amtrak using it as a central hub, and Lake Michigan making the city of Chicago not only windy, b... Continue reading »
Frommer's favorite experiences

by Frommers Travel Guides

Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford (tel. 815/229-9390; www.andersongardens.org), is one of the loveliest examples of a Japanese garden in the Western world. Anderson's 12 acres are open May through October and are fille... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Visitor Information Contact the Illinois Bureau of Tourism for their annual travel guide by calling tel. 800/2CONNECT or logging onto www.enjoyillinois.com. There are three Tourist Information Centers: the Gateway Information Center in New... Continue reading »