Downtown Jacksonville Walldog Murals

Completed in the Summer of 2006, these 10 murals depicting historic Jacksonville scenes and events were handpainted by more than 50 sign painters and graphic artists from as far away as Scotland and New Zealand.

CITY: Jacksonville

Lake Jacksonville Campground

All the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville. Whatever you're looking for in outdoor recreation, fishing, sailing, swimming, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and picnic areas you'll find it here.

CITY: Jacksonville

Jacksonville's Underground Railroad Tour

Visit Underground Railroad sites such as Woodlawn Farm, as well as Jacksonville-area homes that were part of the Railroad.

CITY: Jacksonville

Blackhawk Village Inn

The Blackhawk Village Inn is a locally owned and operated landmark and features renovated sleeping rooms and meeting facilities. This Inn is an affordable well-kept alternative.

CITY: Jacksonville

Cabin at Blueberry Ridge Farm

Beautiful walking trails, full of wildlife and bird watching. The house sleeps 6, fully furnished kitchen, and 1 1/2 bathrooms.

CITY: Hardin

Center For American Archeology

Archeological field experience. Archeological research. Education programs. Museum exhibits and tours. Scientific publications. Public events.

CITY: Kampsville

Hampton Inn - Jacksonville

65 rooms. Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings, everytime. Complimentary On the House hot breakfast, complimentary high-speed Internet, indoor pool, complimentary stay for kids, complimentary in-room movie channels.

CITY: Jacksonville

Super 8 - Jacksonville

Everything you might need, wherever you're headed. The Super 8 Jacksonville is a Pride of Super 8 award-winning property conveniently located on Morton Avenue, easily accessible to I-72 and Route 67. Our friendly professional staff is available to serve you 24 hours a day.

CITY: Jacksonville

Abe Lincoln's Talking House Driving Tour

Tune your vehicle's radio to 1650 AM or 1620 AM and listen to the history behind 14 homes in Pittsfield that have a connection to Abe Lincoln. Front yard signs also explain each home's historical significance.

CITY: Pittsfield

David Strawn Art Gallery

Enjoy a variety of permanent collections and exhibits from September - May each year. Art classes and workshops available. Historic building built in 1880. Kelly Gross, gallery director.

CITY: Jacksonville

Heartland Rivers Wine Trail

Taste your way along this trail made up of unique wineries located in small towns throughout Southwest Illinois. Must-stops include Black Diamond Vineyards in Nashville and Piasa Winery in Grafton, featuring live music on its riverside deck.

CITY: Pittsfield

Morgan County Speedway

Enjoy sprints, micros, street stock, pony stock, limited late models and more during in-season Friday night races.

CITY: Jacksonville

Hammitt's Lakeview Cottages

Two-bedroom cottages with kitchens, living rooms, bath and shower, AC, TV, and microwave.

CITY: Pittsfield

llinois River Wine Trail

Located two hours south of Chicagoland, this central Illinois wine trail features wineries dotted along the Illinois River Road Scenic Byway.

CITY: Pittsfield

Country Fixins

Country Fixins Primitive Craft & Antique Mall is located in the heart of the deer capital of the US, as the county hosts thousands of enthusiasts year round. Over 40 dealers included, offering a wide variety of vintage, home decor, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind specialty foods for sale.

CITY: Pittsfield

Blessings on State

Blessings on State is a beautiful two-story home located in the prestigious West State Street/Duncan Park district. This beautiful 100-year-old home has been magnificently restored. Architectural details include a wrap around porch, an impressive staircase, five distinctly different tiled fireplaces, pocket doors, and stunning chandeliers in each room. Each suite features a fireplace, a full private bath en suite, and an attached sitting room. Furnished with a mix of the past and present, "high tech" meets "high style" as you find your satellite television and DVD player behind closed doors. High-speed Internet is available throughout the home. Come experience warm southern hospitality in the heart of the Midwest as you are pampered with exceptional upscale amenities, memorable gourmet breakfasts and gracious personal service. Deaf-friendly. Create memories of a lifetime at Blessings on State!

CITY: Jacksonville

Fulkerson Mansion and Farm Museum

Colonel William H. Fulkerson's mansion and farm museum contains many rare agricultural items and equipment with emphasis on large, rare farm steam traction engines, utilized for plowing the prairie, threshing the grain, and for powering early sawmills. The estate is 14-room Southern-style Victorian mansion that has remained virtually unchanged to this day. It was placed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places in 1998.

CITY: Jerseyville

Pike County Speedway

Watch a race at one of the fastest tracks in the Midwest for mini sprints.

CITY: Pittsfield

Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

This farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker, who built four cabins for free black families and later hid fleeing slaves there. Tours by appointment.

CITY: Jacksonville

Koster Farms Hunting Club

Hunting on 2,000 acres of farm, timberland, cropland, and creek bottoms provides a large terrain selection for prime hunting. New club house sleeps 10, full kitchen, 2 baths, dish TV and VCR. Nine hole golf course nearby.

CITY: Carrollton

Old Florence Hotel Guest House & Camping

Built in 1850 and retored in 2003, this three story brick building overlooks the Illinois river.

CITY: Pittsfield

Backwoods Berry Farm

Pick up fruits of the season from the roadside stand or head to the fields to pick your own strawberries, black raspberries or asparagus.

CITY: Hettick

Bowl Inn

Great family fun at this completely remodeled bowling alley.

CITY: Jacksonville

Barney's Pub

Local area Pub with great food and a fun, familiar atmosphere.

CITY: Jacksonville

Voices of Jacksonville Audio Tour

Tune to radio frequencies at each of the seven locations throughout Jacksonville to see the actual places and hear the real stories of Abraham Lincoln as his friends and associates knew him.

CITY: Jacksonville

Heartland Lodge

The only Orvis endorsed lodge in the state provides excellent hunting or relaxing getaways in the hils of Pike County. Enjoy ATV rentals, hiking trails, horseback riding, and outstanding home cooked meals daily.

CITY: Nebo

Bert's Westside Flat

Rural setting accomodations in Pittsfield, IL

CITY: Pittsfield

Times Square Sewing Complex

Enjoy the inspiring surroundings of Jacksonville's sewing complex. A beautiful and bright 2500 sq ft showroom is packed with all types of sewing needs, including JANOME sewing machines to try before you buy! Wonderful cabinets fill the room to give you the feel of home! The store's friendly staff will make you feel welcome. The store offers in-house sewing machine repair for most makes and models and classes for all levels of sewers in all types of sewing interest. There are always changes going on at Times Square. After looking at all the variety of things in the showroom, check out the 1250sq ft classroom, where there are several quilts from previous classes on display.

CITY: Jacksonville

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes

A beautiful 105-acre campground, with a 45-acre stocked lake. Enjoy free fishing, beach swimming, hiking, boat rentals, hayrides and more. Cottages and cabins are also available.

CITY: Pittsfield

Jacksonville History and Hauntings Tours

This haunted Jacksonville tour takes you to spirited sites in the downtown area, with each tour lasting approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours. The tour includes the ghost stories and history behind each of the reputedly haunted sites.

CITY: Jacksonville

Lenz Field

Not your ordinary youth baseball and softball parks, the fields here are entirely covered in Players Turf, making it virtually rain-out proof and allowing for a variety of different levels of play. Facilities are lighted, and include 20-foot scoreboards, concrete dugouts, concession stands and sound systems.

CITY: Jacksonville

Sue Cox Guesthouse

Guest house in a quiet, comfortable, rural setting. Two bedrooms sleep 4 comfortably. House furnished with all new items.

CITY: Pittsfield

Market on the Green

Pittsfield's Main Street Farmer's Market, featuring fresh, local products and produce, is a true summer treat! Enjoy this farmer's market June through September.

CITY: Pittsfield

4 The Sport

Accomodations year-round, can sleep 8 with kitchen.

CITY: Nebo

Mary Michelle Winery

Mary Michelle has 60 acres of vineyards adjacent to the winery and grows most of the grapes that it uses for its wines. This Winery sells only through stores and restaurants. Mary Michelle’s winemaker is the award-winning Lucian Dressel, a fifth generation Greene County resident by way of Boston, New York, Augusta, Mo., and Davis, Ca. In 2003, inspired by the vision of the founders of Mary Michelle, Dressel returned to the Midwest to help make a contribution to the fulfillment of this dream.

CITY: Carrollton

Imagine Foundation's Downtown Gallery Hop

Visit a variety of downtown gallery sites to view art from local and visiting artist the first Friday of each month, from 5-9pm. This festival includes not only art, but entertainment from local musicians.

CITY: Jacksonville

Rammelkamp Chapel - Illinois College

Rammelkamp Chapel is the home of religious life on campus as well as the site for various events ranging from weekly chapel services, mass, convocations, concerts and ceremonies.

CITY: Jacksonville

Porthole Barn Trail

After the Civil War, Confederate shipbuilder Joe Minch was looking for a fresh start. He made his way back to the Rockbridge area and traded his building expertise for a set of tools. That first project of building a barn set into motion a new trend in barn design. Joe placed round windows, now know as portholes, in the barn. Travel through Greene County today to view the highest concentration of Porthole Barns in the country.

CITY: Carrollton

Illinois School for the Deaf at Jacksonville - Alumni Association Museum

This museum follows the rich history of the oldest school for the deaf in Illinois, featuring displays in over nine rooms on two floors.

CITY: Jacksonville

James J. Eldred House Historic Site

Visit the James J. Eldred House, completed in 1861, and step back in time to view one of the most elegant residential structures in the region and an important surviving example of Greek Revival architecture. The home had fallen into disrepair over the years, but with the creation of The Illinois Valley Cultural Heritage Association, the Eldred House has come back to life and is being painstakingly restored. The home is open for tours during the annual Greene County Days celebration.

CITY: Eldred

Prairie Land Heritage Museum

This museum is home of the annual Steam Show and Fall Festival, as well as the Prairie Land Liberty Church, which was built in 1900. Enjoy antique tractors, train rides and local history.

CITY: Jacksonville

The Pulse

The Pulse's eclectic crowd mixes together in over 5,000 sq. feet of space. Pool tables, a dart machine and video games provide friendly competition and entertainment. There are also eight TVs for the sports-minded to enjoy and to cheer on their team.

CITY: Jacksonville

Sophie Leschin Theater

Home to Jacksonville Theatre Guild Productions, large auditorium theatre

CITY: Jacksonville

Family Gardens

Unique locally owned shop featuring gifts, crafts, holiday decor -- and during the warmer months plants and flowers for your outdoor gardens.

CITY: Jacksonville

Governor Duncan Home

Amidst the untamed beauty of the Illinois prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion: The home of Governor Joseph Duncan is the only existing structure that served as the Governor's Mansion outside of Springfield. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday & Saturday 1-4pm. Suggested donation: $3, Students 6-12 $2, children under 7 free

CITY: Jacksonville

Super 8 Motel - Jerseyville

Get the rest you need after a long day on the road at our Super 8 Jerseyville hotel. Located on Illinois State Route 109, less than one hour from St. Louis, MO, our hotel makes it easy to enjoy small-town charms with convenient access to big-city excitement. Enjoy queen size beds, recliners in most rooms, satellite TV, free local calls, jacuzzi bathtubs in selected rooms.

CITY: Jerseyville

McMaster Woods Nature Preserve

McMaster Woods is a beautiful oak woodland and barrens that occurs on deep ravines, steep slopes and a ridgetop. Limestone bedrock outcrops along the bases of ravines and an intermittent stream crosses the northwest corner of the preserve. A great variety of wildflowers, grasses, sedges and ferns occur here, including large-flowered bellwort, spikenard, false dragonhead, wood reed and maidenhair fern. A small, but interesting barrens remnant occurs on the ridgetop. For Further Information Contact: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, District Natural Heritage Biologist, 4521 Alton Commerce Parkway, Alton, Illinois 62002 (618-462-2424)

CITY: Carrollton

Bluffdale Vacation Farm

Our hideaway "cottage in the woods" and "log cabin" are cozy and secluded on a 200-acre ancestral working farm in the bluffs of the llinois River Valley. Dude ranch fun with woodland hiking and horse trails. Charges include 3 family-style meals a day.

CITY: Eldred

Baytown Guesthouse

Sleeps six, full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, washer/dryer, central AC, TV, deck overlooks bay of Mississippi River.

CITY: Mozier

Terry Park Golf Course

Terry Park offers a nine-hole, par 35 course.

CITY: Palmyra

Pine Lakes Resort

2 bedroom, 1 bath cottages are set along our beautiful 45 acre lake. Enjoy free fishing (no license required), beach swimming, hiking, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, hayrides, playgrounds, planned activites, and more.

CITY: Pittsfield

Northridge Hills Golf Course

This nine-hole, par 32 golf course has three water holes, a driving range and a practice green.

CITY: Jacksonville

Star Lite Motel

32 units with double-queen size beds. Locally owned. Free complimentary breakfast, HBO-cable

CITY: Jacksonville

Harpole's Heartland Lodge

Located in the beautiful rolling hills overlooking the Mississippi River. Hay rack ride and bonfire activites are included in lodge rates as well as 2 meals a day per person.

CITY: Nebo

Barefoot Restaurant

Catfish fritters and fried chicken are the specialties for this riverside restaurant. In the winter, view the eagles flying over the Illinois River as you enjoy some of the best fried fish and homecooked meals in Calhoun County. The Barefoot Restaurant is also famous for its ample food portions. Hours: T - Su 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

CITY: Hardin

Emma Mae Leonard Wildlife Sanctuary

Watch Birds, waterfowl and other life in their natural habitat. Recently refurbished wooden docks and trails are a nice addition.

CITY: Jacksonville

The Links

This nine- and 18-hole championship golf course features a driving range and practice green.

CITY: Jacksonville

Fosco Farms

Unique rural setting in Pike County, Illinois.

CITY: Pittsfield

The William Watson Hotel

Located on the square in Pittsfield, this newly renovated historic hotel features 14 rooms which include 5 suites. Built in 1833 for William Watson, the first probate judge in Pike County. Located within walking distance of shopping, dining and the historical court house.

CITY: Pittsfield

Roodhouse Rez

80-acre park, which includes a lake, community pavilion, playground equipment, camping area, and a small concert and/or performance area. Fishing is allowed at the lake.

CITY: Roodhouse

Holiday Inn Express

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. This hotel is conveniently located at I-72 and Hwy 267 between Springfield and Quincy.

CITY: South Jacksonville

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Lincoln Square Shopping Center's Farmers Market. Come early for best selection! Located North of JC Penney's. Occurs June through October.

CITY: Jacksonville

Fran and Marilyn's

Fran and Marilyn's is a small town diner with a big menu and even larger portions. Famous for their tasty, yet simple home cooked meals. The homemade pies are their signature dessert and customers often purchase a whole pie as they leave. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CITY: Jerseyville

Lone Oak Golf Course

The 9-hole "Lone Oak" executive course at the Lone Oak Golf Course facility in Carrollton features 2,150 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 32. Designed by George DeGeal, the Lone Oak golf course opened in 1984.

CITY: Carrollton

Bahan's Tavern

Great neighborhood bar & grill, serving lunch & dinner, famous for their Taco Thursdays!!

CITY: Jacksonville

Main Street Trading Co & General Store

Reproduction and antique furniture and accessories. Also a large selection of antique and estate jewelry -- a store with a unique experience.

CITY: Jacksonville

Play-For-All/Godfrey Park

This state-of-the-art playground also boasts a splash and play pad that is accessible to people of all abilities. This free park is open year-round, with the splash pad available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

CITY: South Jacksonville

Bluffdale Vacation Farm

Bluffdale is an Illinois farm vacation dude ranch and bed & breakfast. Parent Magazine's "Top 10 Family Resorts in North America." Our family has been welcoming guests to our historic Illinois farm near Eldred, Illinois since 1963. Recreation activities include horseback riding, boating, fishing, swimming, hayrides, bonfires, sing-alongs and more. Bluffdale is famous for its generous home cooked meals with home baked bread, rolls and pies. Our luxury cabins, featuring a fireplace and hot tub, are ideal for romantic getaway weekend or honeymoon bed & breakfast lodging. Spring brings a wide variety of wildflowers and morel mushrooms. In fall the bluffs make a colorful drive and eagle watch from Alton to Bluffdale along the Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway. Check our website for rates and availability.

CITY: Eldred

Eight Wheeler Roller Rink

A Jacksonville tradition, the Eight Wheeler provides lots of family fun. Available for private parties, the rink also has a video arcade and snack bar.

CITY: Jacksonville

Hillview Scenic Bluff Trail

As you drive along the Hillview Scenic Bluff Road you experience a rare opportunity to visualize the pristine natural beauty of the early nineteenth century, agricultural farming of the river delta, the architectural significance of the early English settlers in their hi-style limestone homesteads, as well as the original beaut of the native prairie grasses that roll gently up into the limestone palisades along the river valley. This lower Illinois River Valley region is known by many archeologists to be the "Nile of the North America." Check out the online map of this trail in Greene County where you can click to learn of the early people and places of Green County's Lower Illinois Valley. While out driving the trail, please remember that most of the sites on the map are easily seen from the road and all are on private property.

CITY: Hillview

Hamilton's Catering Service Inc.

Offering a variety of menus and services, and specializing in buffet style meals, but can also offer elegant plated meals. Since 1913.

CITY: Franklin

Jimmy John's

Try these tasty submarine sandwiches! Mmmm.

CITY: Jacksonville

Papa Murphy's Pizza

Order your pizza, take it home and cook it up fresh in your oven for tasty results!

CITY: Jacksonville

Annabelle Lee's Boutique

An ecclectic boutique featuring hard-to-find posh gifts for everyone in the family. Clothing and accessories. Located in the Transfer Company Shops.

CITY: Jacksonville

Country Hearth Inn & Suites

Country Hearth Inn & Suites wants to help you feel at home as much as possible when you're on the road. Experience a warm, inviting, and family-oriented lodging choice at a reasonable price at Country Hearth Inn & Suites hotels, with complimentary "InnCredible" continental breakfast. At Country Hearth Inn- Expect More! Get More!

CITY: Jacksonville

Red Dome Inn

Casual dining in the heart of Pittsfield, with daily specials. Banquet room and wine shop.

CITY: Pittsfield

Comfort Inn - Jacksonville

70 room hotel. all rooms are equipped with microwave, refrigerator, iron-board, coffee maker, hair dryers, business center, indoor pool, whirlpool fitness room.

CITY: South Jacksonville

The Hen House

Discover unique antiques and treasures at the Hen House in Pittsfield. Also shop for vintage finds and furniture along with home furnishings.

CITY: Pittsfield

Grandma Rudi's

Great Home Cookin- best breakfast in town. Locally owned, convenient location on W. Morton. Weekend buffet.

CITY: Jacksonville

South Jax Antique Mall

The 24+ dealers invite you to visit the South Jax Antique Mall behind Kottage Kafe on S. Main. Large variety of antiques, including depression glass, furniture, vintage jewelry, pottery, stoneware, clocks, cameras, glassware & collectibles.

CITY: Jacksonville

Captain's Quarters Mens Wear

Everything for the well-dressed man. Suits, leisure jackets, ties and all the extras for business and the business casual man.

CITY: Jacksonville

All Occasions Flowers & Gifts

Fresh flowers, silks, balloons, candy, weddings, delivery.

CITY: Jacksonville

Annabel Lee's Tea Room and Boutique

Take a timeout for tea and lunch in this elegant tea room, in a historic building with shopping located within the building.

CITY: Jacksonville

Big Eli Wheel #17 Rides

Ride the Big Eli Wheel at Community Park. Similar to the Ferris wheel, Eli Wheels are more compact and easily movable. The Eli Bridge Company still manufactures these wheels and other amusement rides in Jacksonville.

CITY: Jacksonville