Guidebook for De Soto

Ashlee
Guidebook for De Soto

Food Scene

Best burgers and fries in Southern Illinois! (Also try the corn nuggets and fried green beans)! Small cafe style restaurant on the strip in Carbondale!
Fat Patties
Best burgers and fries in Southern Illinois! (Also try the corn nuggets and fried green beans)! Small cafe style restaurant on the strip in Carbondale!
Our favorite locally owned breakfast joint! They also serve lunch. On the strip in Carbondale.
23 locals recommend
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois Ave
23 locals recommend
Our favorite locally owned breakfast joint! They also serve lunch. On the strip in Carbondale.
If you need pizza- just call 549-5326 (area code 618). A local favorite for deep dish pizza! They also have an awesome whole wheat special pizza crust on Mondays after 4PM
24 locals recommend
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman St
24 locals recommend
If you need pizza- just call 549-5326 (area code 618). A local favorite for deep dish pizza! They also have an awesome whole wheat special pizza crust on Mondays after 4PM
One of the few places that delivers to our home! Great pizza & even better dessert pizza (cinnamon is our favorite)!
Primo's Pizza
604 East Park Street
One of the few places that delivers to our home! Great pizza & even better dessert pizza (cinnamon is our favorite)!
Another local favorite on the strip in Carbondale! Great pizza and italian dishes!
8 locals recommend
Pagliai's Pizza
509 S Illinois Ave
8 locals recommend
Another local favorite on the strip in Carbondale! Great pizza and italian dishes!
Just down the road from our house at the intersection of Route 13! A variety of food & drinks!
Fat Bottom Betty's
2310 Reed Station Parkway
Just down the road from our house at the intersection of Route 13! A variety of food & drinks!
The local Starbucks can be found at the Kroger's in Carbondale
Starbucks
1255 Lincoln Dr
The local Starbucks can be found at the Kroger's in Carbondale
Small upscale restaurant- the menu changes monthly! Also a great place to enjoy some cocktails!
20 locals recommend
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson St
20 locals recommend
Small upscale restaurant- the menu changes monthly! Also a great place to enjoy some cocktails!
Formal dining - reservations recommended. If you go, try the potato leak soup!
Mary's Restaurant
509 S Park Ave
Formal dining - reservations recommended. If you go, try the potato leak soup!
Award winning BBQ & Ribs. Locations in Marion (new location). Original location is in Murphysboro.
30 locals recommend
17th Street Barbecue
32 N 17th St
30 locals recommend
Award winning BBQ & Ribs. Locations in Marion (new location). Original location is in Murphysboro.
Eat in or carry out
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
710 E Main St
Eat in or carry out
My favorite Thai in the area- on the strip in Carbondale, dine in or carry out
18 locals recommend
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois Ave
18 locals recommend
My favorite Thai in the area- on the strip in Carbondale, dine in or carry out
Japanese Steakhouse with hibachi grills- recently built a new location. Also offers carry out
6 locals recommend
Fujiyama Japanese Cuisine
225 N Giant City Rd
6 locals recommend
Japanese Steakhouse with hibachi grills- recently built a new location. Also offers carry out
Locally owned coffee shop and cafe
26 locals recommend
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson St
26 locals recommend
Locally owned coffee shop and cafe
* Seasonal - closes after Christmas until February* Famous for fried chicken, dumplins, green beans, corn and mashed potatos- a bit of a drive from the house but it is in beautiful Giant City Park
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge Rd
40 locals recommend
* Seasonal - closes after Christmas until February* Famous for fried chicken, dumplins, green beans, corn and mashed potatos- a bit of a drive from the house but it is in beautiful Giant City Park
Dairy Queen in Carterville- serves fast food & ice cream
Dairy Queen
104 Plaza Dr
Dairy Queen in Carterville- serves fast food & ice cream
* SEASONAL * Closes during the winter! On the strip in Carbondale - This Dairy Queen only serves ice cream (no food).
Dairy Queen Store
508 S Illinois Ave
* SEASONAL * Closes during the winter! On the strip in Carbondale - This Dairy Queen only serves ice cream (no food).

Parks & Nature

Lots to see in the Shawnee National Forest!
Shawnee National Forest Headquarters
50 IL-145
Lots to see in the Shawnee National Forest!
Bald Knob Cross is a giant cross on one of the highest hilltops in the area. The views are breathtaking!
39 locals recommend
Bald Knob Cross of Peace
3630 Bald Knob Road
39 locals recommend
Bald Knob Cross is a giant cross on one of the highest hilltops in the area. The views are breathtaking!
Not too far from the house!
10 locals recommend
Crab Orchard National Wildlife
8588 IL-148
10 locals recommend
Not too far from the house!
State park with lodge, hiking trails, & horseback riding. There is also a water tower that has steps up to a platform with great views (next to the parking lot for the lodge restaurant).
76 locals recommend
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Rd
76 locals recommend
State park with lodge, hiking trails, & horseback riding. There is also a water tower that has steps up to a platform with great views (next to the parking lot for the lodge restaurant).
Zip Lining
29 locals recommend
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
635 Robinson Hill Rd
29 locals recommend
Zip Lining

Shopping

9 locals recommend
University Mall
1237 E Main St
9 locals recommend
Closest liquor store to house (has a drive up window). At the intersection of Route 13 & Reed Station Road
Blue Fish Liquor & Cigars Carbondale
2355 Sweets Dr
Closest liquor store to house (has a drive up window). At the intersection of Route 13 & Reed Station Road
There are a few really neat shops & a great coffee shop in downtown Carterville. Irons in the Fire Mercantile & Trading Company - Unique local items, hand made jewelry, photos available to purchase from local photographers, hand made soaps, furniture, etc. - Live Simple Shop - Crown Brew Coffee Company
Irons In The Fire
113 Jersey St
There are a few really neat shops & a great coffee shop in downtown Carterville. Irons in the Fire Mercantile & Trading Company - Unique local items, hand made jewelry, photos available to purchase from local photographers, hand made soaps, furniture, etc. - Live Simple Shop - Crown Brew Coffee Company

Essentials

6 locals recommend
Kroger
501 N Giant City Rd
6 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1450 E Main St
9 locals recommend
Open 24 hours! Pharmacy but they also have other necessitates
Walgreens
206 S Wall St
Open 24 hours! Pharmacy but they also have other necessitates

Entertainment & Activities

Goofy Golf - Crainville
500 Plaza Dr
6 locals recommend
S.I. Bowl Family Fun Center
10240 Samuel Rd
6 locals recommend
SIU Recreation Center is on campus - they have a variety of activities including a pool, racket ball courts, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, etc. Visitors should be able to purchase daily passes. Call in advance to confirm!
SIU Student Recreation Center
300 E Grand Ave
SIU Recreation Center is on campus - they have a variety of activities including a pool, racket ball courts, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, etc. Visitors should be able to purchase daily passes. Call in advance to confirm!

Everything Else

Winery & More! Walker's Bluff is only 1.3 miles from the house- they have a general store with alcohol, shopping and some food items. They also have a wine cave and tasting room. There are other outdoor areas on site as well.
Tasting Room at Walker's Bluff
14250 Meridian Rd
Winery & More! Walker's Bluff is only 1.3 miles from the house- they have a general store with alcohol, shopping and some food items. They also have a wine cave and tasting room. There are other outdoor areas on site as well.
Very poplar winery in the area
50 locals recommend
Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd
50 locals recommend
Very poplar winery in the area
Local Brewary
13 locals recommend
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th St
13 locals recommend
Local Brewary
Brewing company "out in the boonies"! Very poplar attraction for enthusiasts outside the area (my brother-in-laws favorite). Very simple, little or no food served, but use items grown on the property to brew the beers.
24 locals recommend
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson Rd
24 locals recommend
Brewing company "out in the boonies"! Very poplar attraction for enthusiasts outside the area (my brother-in-laws favorite). Very simple, little or no food served, but use items grown on the property to brew the beers.
A bit of a drive but a pretty cool brewery. House-brewed beers served with tavern eats & growlers.
7 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Brewing Company
12 S Oak St
7 locals recommend
A bit of a drive but a pretty cool brewery. House-brewed beers served with tavern eats & growlers.
Local winery
28 locals recommend
Alto Vineyards
8515 IL-127
28 locals recommend
Local winery
Local Winery
22 locals recommend
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 IL-127
22 locals recommend
Local Winery
32 locals recommend
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill Rd
32 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School Road
20 locals recommend
Rustle Hill Winery
We have a very large wine trail in Southern Illinois & a lot of great breweries!
21 locals recommend
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd
21 locals recommend
We have a very large wine trail in Southern Illinois & a lot of great breweries!