Title: Carthage Travel Guide: Best of Carthage, Illinois Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carthage](https://expedia.co.uk/Carthage-Hotels.d3000433687.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Carthage](https://expedia.co.uk/Carthage-Holiday-Rentals.d3000433687.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Carthage Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carthage.d3000433687.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carthage Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carthage.d3000433687.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Carthage Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The life and trials of the Prophet Joseph Smith.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433687/db297018-dc90-4b04-af18-526458178288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The life and trials of the Prophet Joseph Smith.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433687/db297018-dc90-4b04-af18-526458178288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old courthouse in Carthage, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433687/371f4b7a-e8d3-4d1c-8eeb-2df1e996ee8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old courthouse in Carthage, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433687/a4d99fa4-5f0e-4892-bec0-e1c3c9a4df54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carthage Things to do - Top hotels in Carthage - Top Holiday Rentals in Carthage ![Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87680000/87672900/87672849/d19da5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Prairie Winds Carthage Keokuk Hwy 136 1764 E us highway 136 Carthage IL £45 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Carthage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ... 7.4/10 Good! (78 reviews) The property manager/owner was a wonderful human being. Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=87672849&PinnedHotelID=87672849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000433687) ![Family Home in Carthage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93060000/93059200/93059116/2a474b8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Family Home in Carthage Carthage IL £120 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Carthage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Carthage Jail is located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Everything about this location was phenomenal! The host was so welcoming. My family loved this stay and we'd love to stay here again. 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