Makanda Inn & Cottages
855 Old Lower Cobden Road, Makanda, IL 62958
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Sustainable Eco-Friendly Resort - Luxurious & Romantic.
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, this inn is located just 1/2 mile south of the Makanda Boardwalk, adjacent to the Giant City State Park and only 15 minutes south of Southern Illinois University. Featuring four guest rooms and 3 cottages, each designed for privacy & comfort. This eco-friendly lodging establishment features peaceful settings with modern touches ideal for business travel, romance, adventure seekers, wine lovers, and SIU Alumni, parents and visitors.
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- Parking Available
- Heating
- Accepts Credit Cards
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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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Little Grassy Get Down at Touch of Nature
Touch of Nature • Oct 10 – Oct 12 @ 10AM
A family friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest.
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Little Grassy Get Down Music Festival
Touch of Nature • Oct 10 – Oct 12
Get Down to Makanda, IL for 3 days of live music, campfire jams and art, environmental and music education. Barn dance, kids trick-or-treating and a full-service…
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