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William Marberry Arboretum

1398 E Pleasant Hill Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Arboretums

Enjoy an afternoon of hiking at the William Marberry Arboretum, which offers 24 acres to roam and is home to more than 100 genera, 600 species and 20,000 plants.

Besides the beautiful trees, you can also enjoy pond fishing and access to picnic tables and parking. Did we mention the bamboo forest? The trail is located on Pleasant Hill Road at the south edge of Carbondale and allows walkers to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, without leaving town. It's easy to walk with slight changes in elevation meanders through a mature forest, and parts of the trail are adjacent to a private pasture.

What's happening nearby...

Sunset Concert Series

Jul 10 @ 7PM

Enjoy one of Carbondale’s most beloved summer traditions, the Sunset Concert Series!

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Sunset Concerts

Jul 10 @ 7PM

Enjoy one of Carbondale’s most beloved summer traditions, the Sunset Concert Series, on Thursday evenings!

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Fall Farm Crawl

Sep 13 – Sep 14 @ 1PM

Visit local farms. The tour is self-guided, which means that folks can visit whichever farms they choose between 1 and 5 p.m.

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