Murphysboro
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG
Always a great stay at holiday inn Express in murphysboro! The absolute best staff! They go out of their way to make sure you have a comfortable stay!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Drury Inn & Suites Marion
Extremely friendly staff. Near shops and restaurants. Well worth the price. Food was good.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Marion
Staff was not exceptionally friendly. But facilities and room were very nice and clean. We left before breakfast so can not comment on that
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Exquisite views of Shawnee National Forest seen from a private, covered hot tub.
View from the cabin was indeed exquisite!! A very comfy quiet and private cabin for us and our baby. Well equipped and cozy rooms, kitchen, bathrooms. Fabulous hot tub! 15 minutes to Giant City State Park. We recommend Giant City Nature Trail & Rocky Bluff Trail easy and beautiful.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Treehouse w/ Hot Tub near Shawnee National Forest
Just wish we could have spent more time here!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Cabin in Southern Illinois - Hot Tub - Romantic Getaway -Shawnee National Forest
The cabin was in excellent shape, very clean (I’m a clean freak and it was up to my standards!) and well furnished. It was nice to have a well stocked kitchen as we bring most all of our own food on trips. The weather was perfect when we were down there and we enjoyed time out on screened in porch, ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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.
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.
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.
Town Square
After visiting Town Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murphysboro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Parkview Park
After visiting Parkview Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murphysboro. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Sallie Logan Public Library
Sallie Logan Public Library 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.





