Makanda Boardwalk

Karen Spink

2024-04

I love this stop we made on our spring break 2024. I don't know that name of the store on the far right as you look at this board walk - there was an art garden, and it was so cool! I was free, but there was a donation jar. My family really enjoyed this random gem - it was just fun roaming and seeing what this artist had created and was willing to share =)

Jonathan Casebeer

2024-01

Pleasant experience staying at bluestem Retreat. This place is 2100 dollars a month, but the apartment is a gem. It's 10 minutes from downtown Makanda. The landlord expects people to respect his place and take care of it. Needed to contact him as to how to work the stove, he texted back to look for the book by the couch and read the detail on stove. What a professional he is. He's a retired master sergeant and environmental advocate. We never needed to contact him directly again. The book was so organized and detailed. We were so embarrassed that he had thought about every detail, we went back to our lease agreement, and it was clearly outlined to read the book first. If not explained in the book, then contact him. He was on a hike with his family in the great outdoors contained in the book. Again, we were so embarrassed 😳. We are never staying anywhere else.

Theresa Z

2023-06

First time stopping here. This is a really cool place! I love all the shops and plan on coming here again. 😀

mike barnett

2024-04

I fell in love with Makanda back in 2017 during the first ECLIPSEI ultimately chose this location because of the 2024 ECLIPSE .To experience TOTALITY twice in the same place is truly an once in a lifetime event .I find Makanda charming and magical .

Linda Chew

2024-04

I love this place there's so much to look at so much to do the people are friendly it is hippie town they don't care as long as you don't hurt anybody they let you be you it's wonderful a good place for kids and acquaint little town beautiful Countryside all in all a grand experience everybody should go if you get the chance you sure they should go here

Ray Bard

2023-12

I love coming here. All the shops are full of interesting gifts, crafts, crystals, etc. There is even a cute little ice cream parlor. Overall, nice hippyish place to visit and shop.

Kristen Howard

2023-09

Sassy Nana Gifts is a cute, eclectic gift shop, definitely not for the easily offended. Perfect place to find gifts!

Abby Hovenga

2023-06

They have cool things to get at all the stores, nice people, and really good icecream! At the store farthest to the right you can get into the garden which is also beautiful!

Ozark Hills Rider

2023-05

A fun place to visit. Great little shops to buy gifts. And the ice cream was amazing.

Nicholas Johnson

2024-04

Keep Makanda on 5GAlso ghosts!

richard james

2022-05

Neat little spot! Loved it! There are some great little shops and the people are friendly. Fealt like a true hippie experience.

Donna Gilbert (Mrs G)

2024-02

01/27/2024We stopped in at the Makanda Trading Post to pick up some incense and a tapestry. They have the largest selection of incense I have seen. I wish I would have taken a photo of the inside. They have a huge selection of unique items. Picked up a Chevron Amethyst skull I have been eyeing for a while. They have many quartz and crystal items. They have tapestries, the dye shirts, Baja pull overs, swords, knives, jewelry, of course items with the Makanda smiley face water tower. There are too many items to name. All I can say if you're hippie, it's happening at the Makanda Trading Post. We have always had a pleasant experience when we've been to any of the stores at the Boardwalk.The best Hippie Town in Illinois

Julie Barbosa

2023-09

The shops are interesting but we didn't find much of interest to us. One shop seems geared toward vulgarity and another toward marijuana, so we didn't stay long. If you want ice cream though, there's some in one of the shops. The people were generally nice.

Vic Siener

2024-04

Makanda is a unique community, arts and crafts, ice cream and a very laid back attitude.

Tammi Irving

2023-09

If you go, don’t forget to explore the Rainmaker’s Garden! A hidden gem for sure!

Daniel Bertles

2024-05

Ok, an unusual review, but this was very dark spiritually.

Flower Child

2022-05

Cute little hippie boardwalk. Great shops and experiences. Will be back!

Joseph Eastwood Frisch

2023-06

A unique and fun place to stop along your journey through nature. If you have kids or just are a kid at heart. Check out the maze and castle behind the stores . Really cool.

M.A. Beiser

2023-11

Makanda Boardwalk always has unique art and curiosities for all. The Makanda Country Store is the positive-vibe center of it all.

James Bakos

2022-05

Fun place to visit. This is a small venue of shops offering an amazing array of crafty artsy items. Very laid back feel. Prices reasonable. Some of the artisans allow you to watch them in action. Would recommend and return.

Chy Giles

2021-05

Always a great place for us to visit. Been coming here for years and it was so cool to show my husband this place.

amber carrier

2023-05

This was the absolute coolest little boardwalk I've ever been to. I can't wait to come back in visit in June. The crystal shop and all the art were my absolute favorite.

Rodney Hill

2023-06

Loved it and such an awesome trip... Full of great friendly people and the shops down the boardwalk has very different stuff with very reasonable prices... A+

Mike Wazermacalit

2023-08

So fun and beautiful artwork. Definitely recommend the garden and icecream place. Sustainable jewelry too

ron cullum

2023-12

It's one of a kind place you won't be disappointed

Katie Heifner

2023-05

It’s like a slice of eureka springs. The shops are so cool and the ice cream was fresh. The garden behind the sculpture was so cool. Great drive from giant city and everyone was so pleasant.

Weylin McDermott-Phillips

2023-08

Awesomeness! It had been so long since I've been here. It was really cool to still see everything standing and thriving!

Kevin Ross

2023-05

A fun place to visit and shop. It is an eclectic community of old hippies selling their wares. There is a coffee shop, an art gallery, a Hindu shop, and at the far end, a shop that defies description. But if you have been to the House on the rock, this is the hippy version, selling jewlrey.

Jerri Harms

2022-05

Cute small town with interesting shops. Gives ya a 70s feel. There is a small garden of Gods behind the main street strip that is really nice. Every time I'm in the Shawnee I try to stop here

Tracy Loos

2022-05

Beautiful place with wonderful shops. After a few visits you'll know the shop owners by name and want to return often. Rainmaker's Garden is like something out of a fairy tail. I love getting a hand dipped ice cream cone from Makanda Java and enjoying it while strolling through the garden.