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Every Thursday night in July is the Carbondale Sunset Concert either at Turley Park or Shyrock Auditorium. Bring a picnic, a chair or blanket an enjoy an evening of great music. </p> <p>SIU is the cultural epicenter of Southern Illinois. Whether spending time with your student attending SIU, a visiting professor, or are here to attend one of SIU's many events, why stay in a hotel? Immerse yourself in beautiful relaxing surroundings and enjoy luxurious creature comforts in one of our cabins. We are a beautiful 20 minute drive from SIU Carbondale.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lbm-row"> <div class="lbm-col-wrapper"> <div class="lbm-column width-100"> <h3>SIU Sports</h3> <p>With Southern Illinois University being a 20 minute drive from Rocky Comfort Cabins, you can be a part of the Saluki tradition. Enjoy the atmosphere and join the tailgate before a football game at the new Saluki stadium. </p> <p>If you are visiting during basketball season, be sure to attend an exciting Saluki game at the SIU arena. <a href="http://www.siusalukis.com/tickets/silu-tickets.html" target="_blank">SIU Sports Events </a>can offer more information about upcoming events.</p> <p>On a gorgeous spring day you may want to fit in an exciting game of SIU baseball. Want more baseball? Marion is home to an MLB team the <a href="https://thrillbillies.com/landing/index/" target="_blank">Thrillville Thrillbillies</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lbm-row"> <div class="lbm-col-wrapper"> <div class="lbm-column width-100 lbm-centered"> <h2><a href="https://www.carbondaletourism.org/business/category/arts-and-culture/2" title="Link to Carbondale Tourism" target="new">Carbondale Cultural Events</a></h2> <p> Check out Carbondale Tourism for a list of things to do in Carbondale, including playhouses and museums</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lbm-row"> <div class="lbm-col-wrapper"> <div class="lbm-column width-50"> <a href="http://www.museum.siu.edu/" target="_blank">University Museum</a> <p>Art Galleries and the Museum store at SIU. 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