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Makanda is a city in Illinois.

Understand[edit]

Makanda is home of Giant City State Park and is in the middle of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

Get in[edit]

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Map of Makanda

Located 7 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

  • A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 1:59PM local time and lasts 4 min. The chances of a clear sky are 40%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri, then across the south tip of Illinois to Indiana and Ohio.
  • Giant City State Park and The Makanda Boardwalk

Do[edit]

Hiking, horseback riding, winieries

Buy[edit]

Shopping on the Makanda Boardwalk

Eat[edit]

Giant City Lodge, Stone Creek Golf Course Bogeys fine dining

Drink[edit]

Stone Creek Golf Course Bogeys

Sleep[edit]

Oak Grove Cabins located in Makanda offer private cabin rental. Also Giant City State Park has cabins at the Lodge. The Makanda Inn offers a unique bed and breakfast experience. Stone Creek Golf Course cabins.

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Go next[edit]

Routes through Makanda
DecaturCarbondale  N  S  CobdenMemphis


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