Overview
Makanda is a small town in Illinois.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion — 15 mi away. Directions
- CGI Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Cape Girardeau — 33 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 100 mi away (major hub). Directions
Located 7 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
Giant City Lodge, Stone Creek Golf Course Bogeys fine dining
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Makanda is home of Giant City State Park and is in the middle of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Get in
Located 7 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois
See
- Giant City State Park and The Makanda Boardwalk
Do
Hiking, horseback riding, winieries
Buy
Shopping on the Makanda Boardwalk
Eat
Giant City Lodge, Stone Creek Golf Course Bogeys fine dining
Drink
Stone Creek Golf Course Bogeys
Sleep
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.
Nearby
Giant City State Park
Park · 3 listings · 2 mi away
Cobden
City / town · 6 listings · 6 mi away
Carbondale
City / town · 28 listings · 8 mi away
Marion
City / town · 2 listings · 18 mi away
Cape Girardeau
City / town · 10 listings · 28 mi away
Shawnee National Forest
Park · 12 listings · 32 mi away
Cairo
City / town · 18 listings · 42 mi away
Metropolis
City / town · 5 listings · 42 mi away
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