Ebikes
Off-road explorations
Rent electric (or pedal) bikes and seated scooters for a ride through the town, parks, or forests
0.5 mile
Giant City State Park
Legendary landscape
Massive sandstone structures make up a magnificent landscape. Hike along brightly colored moss coverings, ferns, flowering herbs, hundreds of species of wild flowers and more than 75 varieties of towering trees.
3.6 miles
Kayaking
Six nearby lakes
Kayaks delivered to one of six nearby lakes; spend as much time on the water as you like; return the kayaks to the trailer; have a highly memorable experience.
Hint: reserve a Yidz Inn picnic to go.
10-15 miles
Goat Farm
Chickens, peacocks, horses, rabbits ...
Visit a local goat farm to see newborn and aged goats; take some goat milk skin care products home for gifts.
11 miles
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Worldclass zip lining
Illinois’ entirely tree-based, eco-friendly world class zip line canopy tour, located on 83 wooded acres surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Book in advance. Outstanding experience!
20 miles (through glorious countryside).
Alpaca Farm
Tours & Events
Alpacas are sheared once a year and produce soft, lightweight, thermal, moisture wicking, durable, hypoallergenic fleece. Regular local Alpaca farm events throughout the year.
Hint: Use Yidz Inn special price to reserve a tour.
22 miles (about half an hour on glorious country roads)
Massage
Healing & Therapeutic at
Simple Chiropractic of Carbondale
Male & female therapists available: deep tissue, myofascial release, sports massage, pregnancy massage, Swedish massage, trigger point massage therapy, increased relaxation.
Hint: book in advance with Yidz Inn special price.
3 miles
Horseriding
Well-run stables & cared for horses
Horseback riding through the forest. Trail rides, pony rides, and therapeutic riding programs.
Hint: book in advance with Yidz Inn special price.
12 miles through the forest
Pottery Trail
May time
Visit 10 artists in 6 studios on a well-mapped pottery trail. On-site firing, pottery, ceramics.
12 miles