Carbondale Attractions. Carbondale Tourism and kids attractions

Angel Mounds: Offering a heavenly peek at prehistory
Centuries before there was an Evansville, people found southwestern Indiana an attractive home. See where and how native Americans lived at Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

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National Quilt Museum keeps traditional art alive
With more than 300 traditional and contemporary quilts, the National Quilt Museum in the westernmost edge of Kentucky provides hours of enjoyment for quilters and non-quilters alike.

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Cahokia Mounds: History, mystery of an ancient city
A great city rose outside of St. Louis 1,000 years ago — and was mysteriously abandoned by its native American inhabitants before Christopher Columbus reached the New World. Today, you can walk their grounds, see their artifacts and climb the mighty mound of their chief at Cahokia Mounds State Park.

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Market House Theatre: Distinctive theater in a historic locale
For nearly 50 years, the award-winning Market House Theatre has been entertaining audiences while providing artistic opportunities for young and old alike. This community theater delivers delightful performances ranging from traditional musical theater favorites to lively youth-oriented performances to recent Broadway dramas, comedies and musicals. With a season this varied — and with tickets this affordable — there’s sure to be something for you!

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Citygarden: Play, art, nature meet in St. Louis
You can beat the heat, enjoy world-class sculpture or just take the kids out for a fun afternoon at St. Louis’ urban oasis, Citygarden.

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Busch Stadium tours never strike out
Spending the afternoon at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, is great fun. But a tour of the facility provides a great look at the proud history of the National League baseball team and at the behind-the-scenes dynamics of running the ballpark.

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Tour St. Louis! Trolleys: Making touring terrific fun
For a look at the Gateway City like no other, why not try touring by trolley? Thanks to Tour St. Louis!, you can!

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Scott Joplin House celebrates his years in St. Louis
Music enthusiasts, rejoice! At the Scott Joplin State Historic Site, you can learn more about the legendary King of Ragtime and child musical progidy and even tickle the ivories of a player piano.

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Market House Museum: Packing Paducah’s history in a small space
Though small, the William Clark Market House Museum contains curiosities and artifacts tracing the nearly 200 years of Paducah’s history. From early vehicles to delicate works of art to documents and maps, the museum celebrates the people and events who made the town what it has become.

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Mesker Park Zoo: A world of wildlife, minutes away
Explore an Amazon rainforest, visit a prairie dog village, feed a giraffe and paddle a swan boat across Lake Victoria — you can do it all in a day at Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. An Evansville favorite since 1928, the zoo is worth a visit from anyone in the tri-state region. Recent additions such as the rainforest-themed Amazonia and the renovated nocturnal exhibit make it more enticing than ever.

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