Murphysboro Travel Guide
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois
Drury Inn & Suites Marion
"Very clean hotel. Staff was very friendly and our room was great. Food was good as well. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois
Pet-Friendly Lakeside Gem 4 Mi to Dtwn Murphysboro
"The pond did not look like it did in the picture and it was a disgusting color and did not have a beach walk in area. There was also a bug in the refrigerator and on the floor by the refrigerator and then another bug by the garbage can and there was dog food from previous people that wasn’t picked ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
New cabin in the woods with private hot tub
"Definitely will be back"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Explore the star-shaped shoreline of the lake and go hiking, camping, fishing and boating with a backdrop of tree-covered hills.
Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center
Enjoy a round of golf in Murphysboro at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Kinkaid Village Marina
Explore the waterfront in Murphysboro with a trip to Kinkaid Village Marina. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
General John A. Logan Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at General John A. Logan Museum during your trip to Murphysboro. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Paul Ice Recreation Area
Paul Ice Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Glenn Schlimpert Recreation Area
Glenn Schlimpert Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Murphysboro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
