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Makanda Boardwalk

600 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL 62958

Galleries

Makanda has become an affordable place for artists from Southern Illinois University and the surrounding areas to create and display their work downtown on the boardwalk.

This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.

What's happening nearby...

Maple Syrup Festival

Mar 22 – Mar 23 @ 9AM

Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.

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