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Makanda
is a charming village of approximately 400 located in Jackson County in southwestern Illinois. It's known for its annual spring Makanda Fest and fall Vulture Fest, both of which include live music, lots of good food and arts and crafts shows. Both festivals draw visitors from all around the region. The village of Makanda is located approximately 7 miles south of Carbondale, 3 miles east of Cedar Lake and 5 miles west of Little Grassy Lake. The town is situated within the Shawnee National Forest and is also within a short drive of Giant City State Park, Lake of Egypt and Trail of Tears State Forest. The Makanda Boardwalk is lined with storefronts dating to the 1890s, which have been restored and house shops for local artists and craftspeople. Just a few of the items you'll find for sale in Makanda include art from over 60 local artists, hand made candles, rugs, bronze and copper sculptures, silver and gold items, hand dipped ice cream, coffee and teas. Just a short drive from Makanda is Giant City State Park, which features several unusual geological formations that are over 300 million years old. In addition, the Old Stone Fort, located in the park, was constructed by ancients up to 12,000 years ago. Makanda is also near Little Grassy Lake, a 1,200-acre lake that offers fishing and boating, and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail.
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Makanda Vacation Rentals
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Makanda Hotels and Resorts
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| Giant City State Park Lodge And Cabins | | Makanda, IL | | (618) 457-4836 | | Ramada Inn | 801 N Giant City Rd | Carbondale, IL | 3.0 mi. | (618) 351-6611 | | Comfort Inn Carbondale | 141 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 7.6 mi. | (618) 519-4244 | | Holiday Inn Carbondale | 800 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 7.8 mi. | (618) 529-1100 | | Super 8 Motel Carbondale | 1180 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 8.1 mi. | (618) 457-8822 | | Heritage Motel | 1209 W Main St | Carbondale, IL | 8.2 mi. | (618) 457-4142 | | Comfort Inn | 1415 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 8.4 mi. | (618) 549-4244 | | Best Inns Of America Carbondale | 1345 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 8.5 mi. | (618) 529-4801 | | Anna Plaza Motel | 150 E Vienna St | Anna, IL | 10.8 mi. | (618) 833-5215 | | Hampton Inn | 2175 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 11.0 mi. | (618) 549-6900 | | Holiday Inn | 2300 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 11.1 mi. | (618) 549-2600 | | Riverside Inn Motel | Rt 5 | Murphysboro, IL | 11.4 mi. | (618) 687-2244 | | Lincoln Motel | 601 E Broad St | Jonesboro, IL | 11.7 mi. | (618) 833-2181 | | Comfort Inn | 2600 W Main | Marion, IL | 16.9 mi. | (618) 993-6221 | | Comfort Suites Marion | 2608 W Main | Marion, IL | 16.9 mi. | (618) 997-9133 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Comfort Dr | Marion, IL | 16.9 mi. | (618) 998-1220 | | Americas Best Inns | 2700 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 17.0 mi. | (618) 997-9421 | | Drury Inn Marion | 2706 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | 17.0 mi. | (618) 997-9600 | | Hampton Inn | 2710 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 17.0 mi. | (618) 998-9900 | | Super 8 Motel Marion | 2601 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | 17.0 mi. | (618) 993-5577 | | Motel 6 | 1008 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 17.1 mi. | (618) 993-2631 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott | 1400 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | 17.2 mi. | (618) 993-3011 | | Days Inn Marion | 1802 Bittle PL | Marion, IL | 17.9 mi. | (618) 997-1351 | | Best Western Airport Inn | Rt 8 | Marion, IL | 18.4 mi. | (618) 993-3222 | | Econo Lodge | 1806 Bittle Plce | Marion, IL | 18.4 mi. | (618) 993-1644 | | Limited Inn | 709 E Vine | Vienna, IL | 22.4 mi. | (618) 658-6300 | | Budget Inn Motel Vienna | Rt 146 & I-24 | Vienna, IL | 23.3 mi. | (618) 658-2802 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 128 Cheekwood Ln | Ullin, IL | 23.8 mi. | (618) 845-3700 | | America's Best Value Inn | 1001 Factory Outlet Blvd | West Frankfort, IL | 24.9 mi. | (618) 932-2171 | | Drury Inn & Suites-Jackson | 225 Drury Ln | Jackson, MO | 25.8 mi. | (573) 243-9200 | | Royal Inn | 1010 S Jefferson St | Duquoin, IL | 26.2 mi. | (618) 542-4335 | | Hampton Inn-cape Girardeau | 103 Cape W Pkwy | Cape Girardeau, MO | 26.5 mi. | (573) 651-3000 | | Gray Plaza Motel | 1010 W Main St | West Frankfort, IL | 26.8 mi. | (618) 932-3116 | | Super 8 Cape Girardeau | 2011 N Kingshighway | Cape Girardeau, MO | 27.1 mi. | (573) 339-0808 | | Budget Inn Motel Du Quoin | RR 2 | Du Quoin, IL | 27.2 mi. | (618) 542-5014 | | ST Nicholas Hotel | 12 S Oak St | Du Quoin, IL | 27.2 mi. | (618) 542-2183 | | Hub Motel | 423 W Main St | Duquoin, IL | 27.2 mi. | (618) 542-2108 | | Fountain Motel | 112 S Main St | Pinckneyville, IL | 27.3 mi. | (618) 357-2128 | | Drury Lodge | 104 S Vantage | Cape Girardeau, MO | 28.6 mi. | (573) 334-7151 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 3253 William St | Cape Girardeau, MO | 28.6 mi. | (573) 334-4491 |
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Makanda Weather & Climate
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The southern tip of Illinois has a humid, continental climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The weather varies widely, but the climate is generally one of hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area can receive heavy snowfall and experiences blizzards periodically, although winters in the southern region are more moderate than the northern parts of the state. Average precipitation for southern Illinois exceeds 44 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is usually less than 14 inches. Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year, which is somewhat above the national average. The state is also vulnerable to tornadoes, with an average of 35 occurring annually.
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Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
42°F |
22°F |
3.59 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
26°F |
3.42 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
35°F |
4.73 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
44°F |
4.70 in. |
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| May |
78°F |
53°F |
5.22 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
61°F |
4.23 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
65°F |
3.26 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
63°F |
3.58 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
56°F |
3.13 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
44°F |
3.38 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
35°F |
4.76 in. |
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| December |
46°F |
26°F |
4.30 in. |
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Makanda Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located about 11 miles north of Makanda in Carbondale - Murphysboro, Illinois, the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located approximately 15 miles northeast of Makanda in Marion, Illinois, the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located roughly 32 miles southwest of Makanda in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located around 38 miles northwest of Makanda in Perryville, Missouri, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located about 46 miles southeast of Makanda in Paducah, Kentucky, and finally the Mt Vernon airport (MVN) located approximately 52 miles northeast of Makanda in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
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Makanda Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 50.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 73.1 mi. | | | Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Midland Hills Golf Course | Makanda | IL | | | | Stone Creek Golf Course | Makanda | IL | | | | Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center | Carbondale | IL | 7.2 mi. | | | Crab Orchard Golf Club | Carterville | IL | 12.7 mi. | | | Union County Country Club | Anna | IL | 12.7 mi. | | | Green Acres Golf Club | Energy | IL | 15.9 mi. | | | Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club | Johnston City | IL | 22.3 mi. | | | Gambit Golf Club | Vienna | IL | 23.9 mi. | | | Franklin County Country Club | West Frankfort | IL | 25.2 mi. | | | Cape Girardeau JC Municipal Golf Course | Cape Girardeau | MO | 26.6 mi. | | | Dalhousie Golf Club | Cape Girardeau | MO | 26.6 mi. | | | Hickory Creek Golf Course | Frankfort | IL | 26.8 mi. | | | Bent Creek Golf Club | Jackson | MO | 28.4 mi. | | | Kimbeland Country Club | Jackson | MO | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Giant City State Park | | IL | 3.4 mi. | | | Lake Murphysboro State Park | | IL | 13.6 mi. | | | Ferne Clyffe State Park | | IL | 15.6 mi. | | | Trail Of Tears State Park | | MO | 17.2 mi. | | | Pyramid State Park | | IL | 28.7 mi. | | | Bollinger Mill State Park | | MO | 35.6 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 35.7 mi. | | | Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | | IL | 37.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 50.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 87.1 mi. | |
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