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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...

Vulture Fest

Makanda Boardwalk •  Oct 18 – Oct 19

Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase.

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Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature  •  Oct 19 @ 11AM

Free, fall family fun festival returns! The Haunted Hollow provides a perfect Halloween atmosphere for everyone with a balance of laughs and gasps in a safe…

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Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature •  Nov 13 – Nov 15

The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a…

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