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EXPLORE EXPERIENCE ENJOY Jacksonville is full of the unexpected. WFrom our Civil elcom War and e! connections to the modern businesses of today, the area offers something for everyone. There is a small-town friendliness mixed with a vibrancy of natural resources, educational institutions, and thriving businesses.

CHICAGO 250 Miles QUAD CITIES 145 Miles

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Welcome to Jacksonville, , a community rich in historical treasures, thriving arts, education, and culture, all wrapped in Midwest hospitality. Centrally located between St. Louis and , and near Springfield, Jacksonville offers an excellent place to live, work, and play. This guide will help you get the most out of your visit to our area. We hope it will give you a taste of the history, attractions, events, entertainment, shopping, lodging, and dining in Jacksonville and the surrounding vicinity. More information is available at the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 310 East State Street in downtown Jacksonville. You can also call 217.243.5678 or 800.593.5678 if you have questions about planning your trip. Additional information is available at: jacksonvilleil.org Have a wonderful stay in Jacksonville and the neighboring communities!

YOUR VISIT • ABOUT US 4 HISTORIC SITES 10 ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16 RECREATION & SHOPPING 20 SLEEP & EAT 30 BANQUETS & CONVENTIONS 38 EDUCATION 42 TRANSPORTATION & MAPS 45 3 I’m Here! NOW SAMPLE WHAT? ITINERARIES IN TOWN FOR ONE DAY? • Start your Jacksonville adventure off with a delicious breakfast from The Soap Co Coffee House (pg 22) in downtown Jacksonville. This quirky coffee house/gallery/store is a fun Soap Co. place to start your day. • Stop by the Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel (pg 23) for a picture in Community Park. The wheel is running on summer Sundays for a quick ride. Jacksonville is home to the Big Eli Ferris Wheel factory, so you’ll see lots of references to ferris wheels in our community. • Take in some history with a tour of (pg 43), the oldest college in the state. The beautiful campus is an easy stroll, and you can pose for a photo with the Lincoln statue. • Do the Underground Railroad (pg 11) self- guided driving tour and end out at Woodlawn Farm (pg 12) for a guided tour of the farm. • Lunch at Mulligan’s (pg 35) downtown

Play for All Park • Splash around at the Godfrey/Play for All Park (pg 25), a kid-friendly park with fountains and splash pads. • Cool off downtown at the Frozen Penguin (pg 37) for ice cream treats. • Take time to explore Central Park (pg 24) and the Civil War monument. • Enjoy the end of your day with the Looking for Lincoln Audio Tour (pg 16). This tour will take you to many of the significant historic sites throughout Jacksonville. • Don’t forget dinner! Enjoy pizza or Italian favorites at the Leo’s Pizza & Ristorante Italiano locally famous Leo’s Pizza & Ristorante Italiano (pg 35). • Need a place to stay? A comprehensive list of area lodging is available on page 30. 4 ITINERARIES SAMPLE SAMPLE

• Enjoy • fine diningwith dinner atMuggsy’s (pg35) . Hills orplayaround at The Links(pg28). • Catcharound ofgolf or footgolfatNorthridge from aroundof artists theworld. through created thiscollectionofartwork by ateam downtown. isshown Our communityhistory • Take atourofourWallDog Murals (pg11) Antiquarius Transfer CompanyShops or with someantiquinginThe Room lunch atAnnabelLee’sTea • Make sometimefor Homes WalkingHistoricalTour Historic District inourself-guided andtakepart • While intheneighborhood,visitJacksonville downtown square. Cafe • For breakfast, ahearty try area offers! day one. Time toseemore thattheJacksonville We hopeyou’ve enjoyed theactivitieslistedfor TOWNIN FORASECONDDAY? (pg 35)justaround thecornerfrom the (pg 36) (pg 23). and finish and finish explore Duncan Park. of statehistory. Take timeto tenure andisauniquepiece during Abraham Lincoln’s to thegovernor ofIllinois a tour. The mansionwashome Duncan Mansion • Head over toGovernor House and The Soap Co. Coffee Trade, Our Town Books, Corner” includingJust Fair owned Arts stores on“The downtown andvisitlocally • Walk ourhistoric Norma’s North Star (pg 22). (pg 13). for (pg 12)for 5 YOUR VISIT IN TOWN FOR A HALF DAY? • After breakfast at SafeCo Donuts and Bakery (pg 37), head over to the Governor Duncan Duncan Mansion Mansion (pg 12) for a tour. • Discover the Underground Railroad self-guided driving tour (pg 11) which has several destinations and ends out at Woodlawn Farm for a guided tour of the farm. • Explore the city utilizing the Looking for Lincoln Audio Tour (pg 16). This tour takes you to the sites that Lincoln knew and provides audio to tell the stories of the people who influenced him during his time Lincoln Statue at Illinois College in Jacksonville. • Enjoy a specialty lunch or dinner at Shiraz (pg 35) or a more casual meal at Buffalo Wild Wings (pg 34). A full listing of restaurants is available on page 34.

ROMANTIC GETAWAY? • Spend the night at Blessings On State Bed & Breakfast (pg 32) located in the heart of the historic district. This award- winning B&B recently won a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. • Check out the David Strawn Art Gallery (pg 22). Housed in an elegant antebellum mansion, the gallery hosts monthly exhibits and permanent collections including early Mississippian Native American pottery and the Miriam Cowgur Strawn Art Gallery Allen doll collection. • Catch one of the local theatre or music events. A listing is available on the calendar page at jacksonvilleil.org. • Have dinner at Lonzerotti’s Italian Restaurant located in a restored train depot. It’s been a Jacksonville favorite for generations (pg 35). 6 THE BEST!

It’s a Bold Statement, but our area is honored to be host to many sights, restaurants, and events that are some of the best in the region. These stand-outs are marked with the ‘Best’ logo throughout this guide.

BEST SIGHTS Governor Duncan Mansion Lincoln-era governor’s mansion. Page 12 Lake Jacksonville Voted #1 bass fishing lake. Page 29 Woodlawn Farm Underground Railroad Site Interpreted historic site. Page 12 Looking for Lincoln Sites Walk where Lincoln walked. Page 16 Godfrey Park/Play for All Park Accessible water play park. Page 25 David Strawn Art Gallery Gallery within a stately mansion. Page 22

BEST RESTAURANTS & LODGING Leo’s Pizza & Ristorante Italiano Local authentic favorite! Page 35 Lonzerotti’s Italian Restaurant Dine in a historic train station. Page 35 Blessings On State Bed and Breakfast Nationally awarded B&B. Page 32

BEST EVENTS Prairie Land Heritage Museum Steam Show & Fall Festival Days A festival of farming, antique farm equipment, flea market, and history. Page 13 Cruise Night and Car Show One of the largest cruise events in Illinois. Details at jacksonvilleil.org

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istory lives in Morgan County! HMorgan County was established in 1823 and named for General Daniel Morgan, a Revolutionary War hero. In 1825, the Morgan County surveyors staked out land at the center of a 160-acre tract, and the seat of government was established in the new town of Jacksonville. Thanks to early settlers Alexander Cox, Joseph Fairfield, and George Hackett, the Jacksonville town square quickly developed. Education was always a primary concern for city founders. Illinois College was founded in 1829. The Reverend John M. Ellis, a Presbyterian missionary in the West, felt the need for a “seminary of learning” in the new state. His plans came to the attention of a group of Congregational students at Yale University. Seven of them, in one of the now famous “Yale Bands,” came westward to help establish the college. As one of the earliest institutions of learning in the Midwest, the college was named after the state in which it was located, and the first president of the college was Edward Beecher, brother of Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The courthouse was built on the square, churches were constructed, railways were planned, and before long, stores and taverns were flourishing. Jacksonville had the largest population in the state in 1834, outnumbering even Chicago.

Morgan County Courthouse

8 Illinois College enjoyable placetolive, work, play, shop, andlearn. and leisure activities,thus makingthearea an thriving communityrichin educational, business, foundation establishedby itsforefathers. It isnow a The Jacksonville area hascarefully builtuponthe 1834-1838. as theofficial Executive Mansion of Illinois from West State Street. Built in1834,thishomeserved Yates, Jr. Governor Duncan’s homestillstandson state: Joseph Duncan, Richard Yates, and Richard Jacksonville hascontributedthree governors tothe ferris wheelsandotheramusementrides. to thecity. It istheworld’s oldestmanufacturer of Jacksonville square. In 1919,thecompanyrelocated introduced the“Big Eli” ferriswheelonthe W.E. Sullivan, founder oftheEli Bridge Company, agriculture enrichedtheeconomyaswell. In 1900, goods. Farmers appreciated soil,and thefertile climate andconvenient accessfortransporting Jacksonville becauseoftheexcellent economic tolocatein in 1839,otherbusinessesstarted Beginning withCapps Woolen Mills, established Athens ofthe community as“The West.” commitment toeducation,manyreferred tothe the firstmedicalschoolinstate. Because ofthis conferred Illinois’ firstcollegedegrees andopened the publicschools.By 1850, Illinois Collegehad Academy (laterMacMurray College),inadditionto Impaired), andtheIllinois Conference Female for theBlind (laterIllinois School forthe Visually with theIllinois SchoolfortheDeaf, theSchool Jacksonville’s educationalfoundationgrew stronger Downtown Jacksonville Eli Bridge CompanyEli Bridge 9 HISTORY H i s to r i c Interested in history? Jacksonville is the perfectSites place to spend some time. The city’s rich heritage includes numerous interesting sites that help make history relevant to new generations. Destination choices include the murals of downtown Jacksonville that depict our history in a unique artistic fashion. Visit one of the many Underground Railroad sites including Woodlawn Farm and some of the historic homes in Jacksonville’s historic district. Walk in the shadow of greatness by following the footsteps of Stephen A. Douglas and General Benjamin Grierson, or listen to stories about Abraham Lincoln on the Voices of Jacksonville audio tour. Jacksonville is proud that many important figures have called our city their home. Your choices are numerous, so we hope this guide will help you decide how to spend your day!

10 Underground Railroad Site Woodlawn Farm UNDERGROUND RAILROAD at www.jacksonvilleil.org. Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website of downtown Jacksonville. For amap,visitthe historical murals. They are locatedinvarious areas audio &walkingtours.jacksonvillemainstreet.com restaurants, theaters,shops,galleries,murals,and even more appealing.Highlights include amenities andlandscaping,allmakingdowntown patterns, improve access,andenhancepark an exciting renaissance torestore historictraffic Jacksonville’s historiccitycenterrecently underwent State Street &Main Street CENTRAL PARK See page16formore information. JACKSONVILLE AUDIOTOUR ABRAHAM LINCOLN VOICES OF Various Jacksonville Locations UNDERGROUND RAILROADTOUR Networks existed across theUnited States tohelp who were relentless in thepursuitoffreedom forall. Henderson, aformer slave, were among themany Tom’s Cabin,Jonathan B. Turner, andBenjamin brother toHarriet Beecher Stowe, authorofUncle Beecher, firstpresident of Illinois Collegeand the mid-1800s.Prominent abolitionists likeEdward Underground Railroad andoneofthebusiestduring Jacksonville wasoneofthemanystationsalong DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE

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11 HISTORIC SITES move people into areas of the country where they could find freedom. In Jacksonville we have at least nine documented sites which were important to this endeavor during the years before the Civil War. Although most are private residences, many of the homes used in the Underground Railroad can still be seen in Jacksonville. For more information call 217.243.5678 or visit the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website to download a brochure. WOODLAWN FARM BEST East of Jacksonville. Follow Morton Avenue east over Route 72, and follow the signs. This farm is the showcase homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former slaves were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. Summer Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday 1 to 4 pm or by appointment. 217.243.5678. Suggested donation: $4. OTHER HISTORIC SITES BANDSTAND Community Park, Main Street & Morton Avenue The bandstands in Community Park were originally built as part of the grounds of the State Hospital. Their unique construction and Victorian detail earned one of them a temporary home in the Smithsonian Institution. One has since been returned and rebuilt on the grounds of the local Prairieland Heritage Museum. ELI BRIDGE WHEEL Community Park, Main Street & Morton Avenue Although the factory is not open for tours, visitors can take a spin on the locally-operated wheel in Community Park during the summer and autumn months. Jacksonville is home to the Eli Bridge factory that builds rides including the famous Big Eli Wheel, Scramblers, and other attractions.

BEST GOVERNOR JOSEPH DUNCAN MANSION Duncan Park Not all official Illinois Governors’ Mansions were located in Springfield! Built in 1834, the mansion was used for State business during the term of Gov. 12 Governor Joseph Duncan Mansion in Duncan Park HISTORIC SITES HISTORIC

Joseph Duncan from 1834-1838. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and houses many of the original Duncan family furnishings. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesday & Saturday 1 to 4 pm. Suggested donation: $4, children under 7 free ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MUSEUM 125 Webster Avenue, Main Building The museum has 13 rooms of displays. Adults/ASL and college students: $3, Elementary/Jr. High/High School Students with ID, & 5 and under: FREE, Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 3 pm & Saturdays by appointment. MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 300 West State Street Built in 1868, the Morgan County Courthouse is the center of government for the county. PRAIRIE LAND HERITAGE MUSEUM Michigan Avenue & Lincoln Avenue This museum features household and farming items, farm equipment, automotives, veterinarian’s office, school house, bandstand, chapel, and more. Open during the Prairie Land Heritage Steam Show & Fall Festival Days during the last full weekend in September. Fall Festival admittance fee includes entry to the museum. HAUNTED SITES TOURS Private Investigations - Tours of Haunted Jacksonville. Contact the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to set up a tour. WALKING TOURS Self-guided walking tours and maps of historic sites are available in the JACVB office at 310 East State Street or at www.jacksonvilleil.org. 13 PEOPLE NEWTON BATEMAN An Illinois College graduate and teacher, Bateman was principal of what is purported to have been the first free public high school in Illinois. Bateman was also a friend of Abraham Lincoln and is said to have been the last person to shake hands with Lincoln as the train pulled away from the Springfield depot to take him to Washington to assume the presidency. DR. GREENE VARDIMAN BLACK In 1864, this father of modern dentistry began his Jacksonville practice which would continue for 34 years. His Jacksonville office has been reconstructed as an exhibit in the Smithsonian Institution. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN An Illinois College graduate, Bryan practiced law in Jacksonville from 1883-1887 prior to making three unsuccessful campaigns for president of the U.S. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS Douglas was nicknamed the “Little Giant” because he was short (5’ 4”) but considered by many a “giant” in politics. Douglas served as Morgan County State’s Attorney from 1834-1836. He held offices as a state legislator and as a U.S. Congressman. Democratic nominee for President in 1860, Douglas lost to the Republican Party’s candidate, Abraham Lincoln, whom he had debated two-years previously in the famed series of “Lincoln-Douglas Debates.” BENJAMIN H. GRIERSON Grierson joined the Union war effort as a volunteer from Jacksonville. His family lived in Jacksonville and remained here during the Civil War. He taught music in Jacksonville and was a merchant, owning a general store in Meredosia. He was an unlikely candidate for a cavalry officer as he had been kicked in the head by a horse in his youth. “Grierson’s Raid” pulled the attention of the Southern army from Vicksburg and allowed Grant to take Vicksburg. ABRAHAM LINCOLN To learn more about Abraham Lincoln and his many ties to Jacksonville, see page 16 in this book.

14 Home toearly abolitionists Illinois College- HallatBeecher JONATHANTURNER B. his senioryear. game whileslammingdown 30gamedunksduring native averaged 14.8pointsand7.1rebounds per scorestwo perfect onprevious dunks. This Carlyle Karl Malone. Tucker reigned victoriousafterlanding horse” by celebrityjudgeandNBAHall ofFamer intothecontest, entry Tucker wastaggedthe“dark on YouTube. After winningthevote andgaining posting highlightsofhisdunkingability Tucker earnedhiswayintothecontestby With anestimated50-inchvertical, College Slam Dunk Contest(2011). Division Iplayer towintheDenny’s of Illinois College, becamethefirstnon- Tucker, a5-foot-11 guard andgraduate JACOB TUCKER information, visitkennorton.com Crown breaking Ali’s jawintheprocess. For more Ali in1973towintheNABFHeavyweight overcareer includesashockingvictory Muhammad of three trackandfieldevents. His professional ofan athlete toamaximum limits participation which was institutedinIllinois highschoolsports jacksonvilleil.org the fatherof land-grantcollegeidea. public schoolsystem inIllinois andisrecognized as at Illinois College.He wasagreat proponent ofthe In 1833, Turner settledinJacksonville asaprofessor As aresult, the“Ken Norton Rule” events, and Ken placedfirstineight. track coachentered himineightState athlete atJacksonville High School.His Boxing Hall ofFame wasanoutstanding heavyweight boxer andmemberofthe This formermulti-timeworldchampion KEN NORTON

15 HISTORIC SITES Abraham

Our Local Hero. Follow in theLinco steps of Abraham Lincoln ln through BEST historic Jacksonville. See the actual places, read about the history in wayside exhibits, and hear the real stories via an audio tour as his friends and associates knew him. Sites with a wayside exhibit are noted with the symbol. Creative audio histories are professionally recorded and bring alive the rich history at each site. Audio is available at sites noted with a symbol. You can download the MP3 files from the lincolninjacksonville.com website, or request a CD from the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau or an area hotel. On the Illinois College Campus walkway you will find a life-size statue of a seated Lincoln and his dog. This location is a great place to begin or end your Lincoln tour, and take a commemorative photo. Jacksonville is an official member of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition, a consortium of Illinois communities that share the legacy of Lincoln. For additional information, visit: lincolninjacksonville.com or lookingforlincoln.com

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16 ic ln Linco of schools, hadanoffice nextto President-elect asstate superintendent Bateman, whileserving 907 West State Street NEWTON BATEMAN HOUSE $3, Students $2,children under7free. Wednesday &Saturday 1to 4pm.Suggested donation: of the Whig Party. Open Memorial Day to LaborDay, Springfield duringthetimebothmen were members given thatLincolnlived innearby New Salem and Duncan home,andit is quitepossiblethat happened, cases aseitherco-counselorsoropposingattorneys. indicate thatLincolnandSmith were associatedin68 Smith’s lawofficeashisheadquarters. Records business inJacksonville, heused Lincoln. When Lincolnhadlegal attorney andcolleagueofAbraham David A.Smith wasaJacksonville 1061 Grove Street DAVID A.SMITHHOUSE used formanypurposesinthecollege’s earlyhistory. studied andprayed withinBeecher Hall asitwas the 1830s. The New Salem residents mostlikely Abraham Lincoln,several of whom attendedICin would have beenfamiliartoNew Salem friendsof remaining ontheIllinois Collegecampusthat 1835. Tradition saysthatLincolnvisitedthe between 1833and this houseconstructed governor ofIllinois from 1834to1838, had Governor Joseph Duncan,as whoserved 4 Duncan Place GOV. DUNCANMANSION 1829-1830, is one of the structures 1829-1830, isoneofthestructures Beecher Hall, whichwasbuiltin of Beecher Hall. College Avenue, directly north Illinois College Campus BEECHER HALL

17 LINCOLN Lincoln in the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, and the two men became friends in the months prior to Lincoln’s departure for Washington, D.C. Bateman is said to have been the last person to shake hands with Lincoln as the train pulled away from the Springfield depot. LINCOLN AND SLAVERY MURAL South Sandy Street The mural is on the side of the building on Sandy Street, at the SW corner of the downtown square. The Looking for Lincoln exhibit is located on the SW corner of the Jacksonville Square. In 1856, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech in Jacksonville’s Central Park sharing his views about the extension of slavery into newly organized territories. Joseph O. King, a local merchant, later recalled Lincoln’s oratory, “One of the first strong anti-slavery speeches made here was by Abraham Lincoln. He spoke in the courthouse park and when he came out sharp and strong against slavery, I threw up my hat and shouted, ‘Hurray for Abe Lincoln for president of the United States.’” 1858 SENATE RACE Northeast side of square On Monday, September 27th, Lincoln arrived in Jacksonville by train from Springfield and was met by large delegations from Morgan, Cass, and Scott Counties. They moved from the depot to the square where Lincoln made one of his sixty-three speeches he performed across the state contesting for the U.S. Senate. Lincoln was said to have spoken for two and a half hours. JAMES JAQUESS HOUSE 339 East State Street James Jaquess, the first president of the Illinois Conference Female Academy, now MacMurray College, once lived in this house. During the Civil War, Lincoln entrusted Jaquess with important missions. In 1863 Jaquess met with Confederate officials to discuss ending the war. The following year Jaquess met with Confederate President Jefferson Davis who declared that the South would accept peace only if it could remain independent. 18 LINCOLN

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THE CIVIL WAR GOVERNOR East State Street Richard Yates, the first graduate of Illinois College, shared strong views with Lincoln; they both supported the Whig Party and strongly opposed Stephen A. Douglas. Yates was the Radical Republican Governor of Illinois during the Civil War. He made many trips to visit troops by supporting the sick and wounded. This is why he became known as the “Soldier’s Friend.” After the war, Yates became a member of the U.S. Senate. WHIG RIVALS AND FRIENDS 500 East State Street In 1831, John J. Hardin moved to Jacksonville. Hardin and Lincoln served in the Black Hawk War. They both were lawyers and Whig politicians who became rivals for leadership of the party. It is said that Hardin may have saved Lincoln’s life by rushing to an island near Alton to stop a duel between Lincoln and General James Shields whom Lincoln poked fun at in a published letter. Hardin persuaded the men to come to a compromise. GENERAL BENJAMIN GRIERSON MANSION 852 East State Street Civil War hero General Benjamin Grierson called this mansion home. Grierson joined the new Republican Party and became friends with one of its leaders, Abraham Lincoln. In 1860 Grierson, an accomplished musician, wrote campaign music for Lincoln’s first presidential campaign. The following year, Grierson answered President Lincoln’s call to service in the Civil War. Indicates historic site has an interpretive wayside exhibit Indicates historic site has an audio interpretation. CDs are available at the JACVB or area hotel. MP3 downloads are available at lincolninjacksonville.com 19 R e c r e a ti o n , &Shopping No need to leave town! Fill all of your shopping and entertainment needs right here in Jacksonville! From one-of-a-kind antiques to locally owned specialty shops, Jacksonville offers something for everyone. That special treasure you’ve been searching for is waiting for you in one of the shops and stores scattered throughout the city. Looking for culture? A highly-acclaimed community theatre group puts on productions all year long. The Jacksonville Symphony and Chorale and Illinois College’s Fine Arts Series all present fantastic seasons of concerts each year. Artists and art lovers return again and again to the David Strawn Art Gallery. Need to stretch your legs? Recreation abounds! Multiple golf courses, lakes, parks, campgrounds, and athletic opportunities are just moments away. You’ll find lots to do both night and day.

20 R e c r e a ti o n , FUN & SHOP ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A. PRATT GALLERY & STUDIO Shopping 206 East State Street Gallery featuring artists from around the US as well as art instruction for people of all ages. Monday to Friday: 10 am to 2 pm IMAGINE FOUNDATION Asa Talcott House, 859 Grove Street Sponsor of many local arts events. Enjoy the monthly Downtown Gallery Hop by visiting a variety of gallery sites and stores to view art from local and visiting artists. First Friday of every month, 5 to 9 pm. 217.473.2726 imaginearts.com PLAY HOUSE ON THE SQUARE 68 East Central Park Jacksonville’s new home for live entertainment. The Playhouse strives to provide quality entertainment to the public at affordable prices. 217.491.3977 playhouseonthesquare.net SYMPHONY SOCIETY One of the top orchestras in the state, the JSS is on stage for five concerts each year. Auditioned performers work with featured guest performers including members of the St. Louis Symphony. Programs include classical, holiday, and pop offerings. 217.245.1181 jaxsym.com

21 SOAP CO. COFFEE HOUSE 66 East Central Park The coffee house has rotating exhibits representing local and regional artists in a quirky reclaimed urban space. 978.854.3531 Check online for hours: Soap Co. Coffee soapcocoffeehouse.com BEST STRAWN ART GALLERY 331 West College Avenue Visit this beautiful, historic structure featuring monthly changing art exhibits and permanent collections which include displays of early Mississippian Native Strawn Art Gallery American pottery and the Miriam Cowgur Allen doll collection. 217.243.9390 Open September to May, Tuesday to Saturday. 4 to 6 pm & Sunday 1 to 3 pm. strawnartgallery.org MOVIE THEATRES ILLINOIS THEATRE (5 SCREENS, including balcony theatres) 200 North Mauvaisterre Street 217.245.8212 bigscreen.com/Marquee.php?theater=5395 RETAIL SHOPPING AREAS DOWNTOWN Jacksonville’s downtown area, historic Central Park, offers a range of shops and services with unique gifts, crafts and artwork, as well as a nice selection of restaurants. Jacksonville’s historic city center is in the midst of an exciting renaissance to restore historic traffic patterns, improve access, enhance park amenities and landscaping, all making downtown even more appealing. TRANSFER COMPANY SHOPS Located on East State Street in a historic building, this grouping of eclectic shops creates a unique shopping experience including antiques, gifts,

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22 Shops. 217.370.9842 Located inthe Transfer Company 611 EastState Street THE BABYSTOREMORE PLUS TIQUESGRACE ANN’SAND 217.245.1900 1847 South Main Street & HOMEDÉCORSHOPPES THE PEDDLER’S ANTIQUE 217.245.9113 1850 South Main Street SOUTH JAXANTIQUE MALL 414 Hillview Road, Winchester, 217.742.5050 THE FARM 701 West State Street, 217.245.2662 ANTIQUARIUS ANTIQUES clothing andretail stores. Glik’s, Kirlin’s Hallmark, andother Lincoln Avenue, housesJCPenney, Avenue between Diamond and Square Shopping Center, onMorton Staples, andHome Depot. Lincoln including Wal-Mart,Shopko, anddiscount stores of department find manyofthenationalchains All alongMorton Avenue you will AND MORTON AVENUE LINCOLN SQUARE Chicago &AltonRailroad depot. Restaurant, locatedinthehistoric Lee’s Tea Room orLonzerotti’s Italia your daywith lunchatAnnabel and children’s clothing. Top off furniture, andwomen’s boutique 23 FUN & SHOP PARKS CENTRAL PARK Located in the center of the historic downtown A beautiful Civil War monument highlights this area of constant activity, DEWEY PARK Corner of Dewey Drive and South West Street This park has four tennis courts, playground equipment, and picnic facilities. DUNCAN PARK 1200 block of West State Street The Duncan Mansion, home of former Illinois Governor Joseph Duncan, stands in the park. JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY PARK Corner of Main Street and Morton Avenue Located on 60 acres at the intersection of Main Street and Morton Avenue, this park is equipped with new playground equipment, picnic areas, and a historic Eli Bridge Ferris wheel. Large soccer fields occupy the southern portion of the park. JACKSONVILLE SKATE PARK Located in Jacksonville Community Park Features include a 5,000-square- foot concrete pad with 10 pieces of equipment including grind boxes, grind rails, 1⁄4 pipes, and 1⁄2 pipes. NICHOLS PARK West Vandalia Street in South Jacksonville The largest of the parks, Nichols Park covers 86 acres in southeast Jacksonville and offers an Olympic-size swimming pool. A large, well-equipped playground lies on the south side of the park. Along with The Links, an additional 9-hole golf course winds through the park. There are gazebos and picnic facilities big enough for any family reunion.

Nichols Park Pool

24 BEST Play-for-All Park Godfrey Park, 217.243.6464 curves.com complete fitness andnutritionsolution. a largest fitness franchises intheworldand offers Created specificallyfor women, isoneofthe Curves 330 EastMorton Avenue CURVESFOR WOMEN 217.243.3290 buenavistafarms.net and otherrecreational are opportunities available. range with24targetpresentations. Banquet centers featuresproperty clayshooting a12-stationsport 217.479.8000 1241 West Morton Avenue, Suite 1A FITNESS ANYTIME SPORTS &RECREATION VETERANS PARK awarded a2008Governor’s Hometown Award! forfamilygatherings. is perfect This project was barrier-free playenvironment. Acovered picnicarea learn togetherthrough play. This is aunique where children withandwithoutdisabilitiescan playground withasplashpadandwaterfeatures Play forAll Park features free anextraordinary Corner ofGreenwood Avenue andHardin Avenue GODFREY PARK, PLAY-FOR-ALL PARK facilities, anddogpark. picnic A compactpark withtwotenniscourts, 124 CityPlace

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25 FUN & SHOP EMMA MAE LEONHARD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY & NATURE TRAIL East Vandalia Road, east of Nichols Park The property includes a 1⁄4 mile long nature trail with other side trails along Lake Mauvaisterre. The trail is suitable for hiking, biking, jogging, or viewing local wildlife and plant life. The nature trail includes tree identification signs. FITNESS WORLD HEALTH CLUB 1521 West Walnut Street Facilities include swimming pool, racquetball courts, cardio room, toning and cardio classes, and childcare services. 217.243.5858 fitnessworldhc.com FOOTGOLF AT NORTHRIDGE HILLS 1265 Sandusky Road Enjoy a game of footgolf! No soccer cleats allowed; bring your own soccer ball. Reservations are required by calling 217.243.4241. northridgehills.com FOREMAN GROVE DISC GOLF COURSE 2113 East College Avenue This is a nine hole disc golf course that is fun for all ages or skill levels. JACKSONVILLE SPORTSMAN’S CLUB 2021 New Lake Road The club offers trap and sporting clay shooting, both registered and practice, as well as rifle and pistol ranges. Open to the public. 217.245.8879 or 217.245.5615 LENZ FIELD AND LENZ SPORTS COMPLEX 5 Kelly Street Lenz Field is the premier tournament location for competitive teams from all over the Midwest. The field contains 6 state-of-the-art synthetic youth baseball and softball fields covered in players turf making it virtually rain out proof and allowing for a variety of different levels of play. For night

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217.245.2141 swimming, spinning,andmore. Classes are offered inaerobics, Redbirdthe new Crossfit Center. fields, aprivate healthclub, and softball,soccerandfootball court, tennis and racquetballcourts, pool, largegymnasium,handball Y” hasanindoorswimming “The Lane 1000 Sherwood FREESEN YMCA BOB

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27 FUN & SHOP GOLF JACKSONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB 100 Country Club Road A private club with an 18-hole golf course, it is considered to be one of the best in Illinois. The club also has a swimming pool, tennis courts, pro shop, and clubhouse. 217.245.7717 jacksonvillecc.com LINKS GOLF COURSE East Vandalia Road, located in Nichols Park The Links is an 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by David Gill, architect of the Village Links at Glen Ellyn & Hulman Links at Terre Haute. The Links is one of the finest public golf courses in the Central Illinois area. 217.479.4663 linksofjacksonville.com NICHOLS PARK GOLF COURSE East Vandalia Road, located in Nichols Park A 9-hole Par 33 public golf course. 217.479.4663 NORTHRIDGE HILLS GOLF COURSE 1265 Sandusky Road A 9-hole course offering a 2300-yard executive length runs with rolling terrain and challenging greens. Also includes driving range and a 6000 sq. ft. practice green. Course slope and rating of 104 and 31.2 respectively. 217.243.4241 Northridgehills.com

CAMPING, FISHING & LAKES BUENA VISTA FARMS 1630 Old US Highway 67, Chapin, Illinois Buena Vista Farms is the area’s newest 145 acre campground and spa/resort. The farm has two large fully stocked lakes for fishing and boating, a large toy for younger children, sand volleyball, and a large pad for basketball and dodgeball games. The property features a 12-station sport clay shooting range with 24 target presentations. Banquet centers and other recreational opportunities are available. 217.243.3290 buenavistafarms.net 28 Crazy HorseCampground Lake Jacksonville BEST available. 217.479.4646 other wateractivities. Campingandaboat dockare location forboating,waterskiing, fishing,and ear sunfish,andchannelcatfish. Itistheperfect man-made lakeisfilledwith bass,bluegill, red- by Field andStream in2007. This 500-acre Named the#1Fishing Spot intheState ofIllinois Three milessouthofJacksonville offRoute 267 JACKSONVILLELAKE greenpasturesretreatcenter.org family cottage. 217.584.1374 877.263.1374 or bunkhouses, twoefficiency-stylecabins,and include a16unitmotelfacility, two40bed amphitheater, andhikingtrails.Accommodations fishing pond,shower-house, dumpstation, and groups welcome. Alsoincludespicnicarea, 3 fullhookupRV sitesand7electriconly. Tents 1936 USHighway 67,Meredosia, Illinois RETREAT CENTER GREEN PASTURES CHRISTIAN dryer, andpetsare welcome. Lodgewithfirewood, RVat every site.Family-style bathrooms, washer/ bed), primitive/tent area, picnictable,andfire ring sites,sleeping cabins(2bedand4 and pull-thru dumpstation,back-in 20, 30,and50-ampservice, P 2113 Crazy Horse Road CRAZY HORSECAMPGROUND rovides level, grassysiteswithfullhook-ups crazyhorsecamp.com and volleyball. 217.886.2089 playground, horseshoepits, golf course,picnicshelters, paddle boatsandcanoes,disc hiking, fishing,swimming, for sale.Recreation includes ice, snacks,andotheritems

29 FUN & SHOP Sle ep, Eat

&Pamper Relax! Jacksonville has a host of dining and lodging options to welcome you to our community. Need a place to stay for a day or a week? There is an abundance of lodging options in the area to suit all tastes and budgets. Getting hungry? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Jacksonville is bursting with places to grab a quick snack or sit down to a leisurely meal. Morton Avenue and its environs offer a wide variety of local and national chains. The historic downtown area hosts many local dining experiences. So pull up a chair, sit back, and relax! We’re glad you’re here!

30 Blessings On State SLEEP & EAT Bed and Breakfast

LODGING Sle ep, Eat BUENA VISTA FARMS 1630 Hwy 67, Chapin 217.243.3290 buenavistafarms.net &Pamper 3 Cabins Buena Vista Farms, Inc and its resort offers three luxury cabins lined with a knotty pine interior. All with full baths, A/C, heat, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi access. Cabins overlook one of two stocked lakes where you can relax over an open campfire. Amenities include a mini fridge, microwave, and gas grill for your cooking convenience. The Farm also offers one economy cabin. Guests can enjoy swimming, canoeing, paddle boats, Kayaks, hiking, and many outdoor games. KNIGHTS INN & SUITES 1111 East Morton Avenue 217.245.2187 knightsinn.com 39 Units Knights Inn & Suites, formally known as Blackhawk Village Inn, renovated their rooms in their courtyard, lodge, and front desk area in 2014. They offer rooms where you can park right in front of your door. They also became a flag hotel in 2014. They are located off interstate I-72 and are an affordable, well-kept alternative. 31 BEST BLESSINGS ON STATE BED & BREAKFAST 1109 West State Street 217.245.1013 blessingsonstate.com 2 Guest Suites Rediscover the art of hospitality! From your first steps through the front door, your needs are their only concern. Pampered luxury is their goal, to delight both business and leisure travelers. Whether your time in Jacksonville is work, play, or a romantic weekend away, Blessings on State is designed to exceed your expectations. Housed in a beautiful 120-year-old home, their central location makes it easy to enjoy all that the area has to offer. They are a deaf friendly Bed & Breakfast. Hotel & room amenities: fireplace, private bath, sitting room, luxury linens, guest bathrobes, digital satellite television and high-speed internet access, family suite, multi-course gourmet breakfast, afternoon snacks, 24-hour family friendly beverage buffet. Blessings on State has been honored with a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. BEST WESTERN 1709 West Morton Avenue 217.245.4500 bestwestern.com 56 Units Best Western 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. Hotel & room amenities: indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary “Inncredible” breakfast, exercise room, free high speed wireless internet, free local calls, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, outdoor patio area, pets welcome, refrigerator/ microwave, all non-smoking. 32 Pets welcome; nightly feerequired. hair dryer, iron/ironing board, microwave, refrigerator. hot breakfast, free access, free high-speed internet HBO, amenities: businesscenter, coffeemaker, complimentary youavailable 24hours aday. toserve Hotel &room I-72 andRoute 67. The friendlyprofessional staffis located onMorton Avenue andeasilyaccessibleto of Super 8award-winning conveniently property Rooms with refrigerators available. dryer, in-houseconvenience store, iron/ironing board. free access,free high-speedinternet USA TODAY, hair breakfast, beverage complimentary area, fitnesscenter, business center, coffeemaker, hot complimentary Hotel androom amenities:indoorpoolandwhirlpool, the littletouchesthatmakeitagreat placetostay. rooms, but they’re convincedyou’ll appreciate allof are thatyou’ll theycertain enjoy oneofthecomfy amenities tomakeyour stayexceptional. Not only Hampton and Inn offersafullrange ofservices want you to enjoy thegreat indoorsaswell. The in Jacksonville toenjoy thegreat outdoors,they to theHampton Inn Jacksonville. Even ifyou’re Embracing thebigidea...welcome 65 Units jacksonvilleil.hamptoninn.com 217.291.0415 1725 West Morton Avenue HAMPTON INNBYHILTON Jacksonville isaPride headed. The Super 8 need wherever you’re Everything you might 41 Units super8.com 217.479.0303 1003 West Morton Avenue SUPER 8MOTEL Hampton Inn

33 SLEEP & EAT STAR LITE MOTEL 1910 West Morton Avenue 217.245.7184 32 Units Affordable, locally owned motel with recently remodeled rooms and centrally located for shopping and dining. Pull right up to your room with easy access. Nice outdoor area with playground. Hotel & room amenities: coffee maker, complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet access, free HBO, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, microwave, refrigerator.

Other Area Lodging – Baymont Inn, Comfort Inn, & Holiday Inn Express FULL SERVICE SPAS & SALONS INNER HARMONY 227 South Main Street, 217.245.1888 innerharmonydayspa.com ESCAPE SALON AND DAY SPA 230 South Sandy Street, 217.243.4533 TREND SETTERS SALON 421 South Main Street, 217.271.1031 DINING AMERICAN Applebee’s 1721 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.3654 Bogie’s Main Street Cafe 1904 West Morton Avenue, 217.271.1388 Brickhouse BBQ 49 South Central Park, 217.245.4587 Buffalo Wild Wings 1235 West Morton Avenue, 217.866.1937 Kottage Café 1850 South Main Street, 217.245.9430 Lincoln Gardens Family Restaurant 901 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.8100

Mulligan’s

34 Lincoln Gardens BEST BEST Steak n’ Shake 230 South Main Street, 217.243.3413 Leo’s Pizza &Ristorante Italiano 600 EastState Street, 217.243.7151 Lonzerotti’s Italia Restaurant ITALIAN 1237 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.8899 China King 901 West Morton Avenue, 217.479.8883 Best Buffet CHINESE 215 Main Street, Meredosia, 217.584.9905 South Side Restaurant 27 South CentralPark Plaza, 217.243.0550 Schiraz 1913 West Morton Avenue, 217.291.0905 Rudi’s Grill 1001 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.2445 Ponderosa 997 State HWY104,Meredosia, 217.584.1919 The 104Grill 219 South Main Stret, 217.243.7698 The Rox CaféOn Street,211 EastCourt 217.245.6037 Norma’s North Star Café 230 South Mauvaisterre Street, 217.245.0641 Muggsy’s Fine Dining 7 West CentralPark, 217.243.5761 Mulligan’s

217.435.3408 220 South Miller Street, Waverly, Verda Mae’s 217.245.9422 2005 West Morton Avenue, Steak n’ Shake

35 SLEEP & EAT MEXICAN El Rancherito Mexican Restaurant 901 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.1368 Little Mexico 2001 West Morton Avenue, 217.271.1665 Los Rancheros 1020 Lincoln Avenue, 217.243.5612

PIZZA Barney’s Pizza 218 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.1678 Casey’s Pizza 525 East Morton Avenue, 217.243.5792 Barney’s Domino’s Pizza 901 West Morton Avenue, Suite 22A, 217.243.7541 Irish Toad 304 South Main Street, 217.243.4811 Irish Toad Leo’s Pizza & Ristorante Italiano BEST 230 South Main Street, 217.243.3413 Little Ceasar’s Pizza 258 West Morton Avenue, 217.271.1389 Papa John’s Pizza 940 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.7744 Pizza Hut Leo’s Pizza 818 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.1575

SANDWICHES Annabel Lee’s Tea Room & Boutique 611 East State Street, 217.243.2747 Head West Sub Shop 401 South Main, 217.271.1614 Subway 948 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.0403 Subway 1941 West Morton Avenue, 217.291.0705 Subway 1715 West Walnut Street, 217.960.1282

Annabel Lee’s Tea Room

36 Safeco Donut & Bakery Frozen Penguin Hardee’s Family Restaurant 905 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.3388 Burger King 1117 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.9277 Arby’s FAST FOODOPTIONS 66 EastCentral Park, 978.854.3531 Soap Co.CoffeeHouse 218 West Morton Avenue,217.243.0000 Safeco Donut &Bakery 216 South Mauvaisterre Street, 217.245.4300 Frozen Penguin 115 West Lafayette Avenue, 217.243.1888 Charlies Coffee&Cones SPECIALTY 901 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.6668 Wendy’s 2005 West Moron Avenue, 217.245.0740 The Burger Board 501 South Main Street, 217.243.5334 Taco Gringo 837 West Morton Avenue, 243.8331 Taco Bell 1803 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.8081 Sonic Drive-In 520 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.4221 McDonald’s 1703 West Morton Avenue, 217.243.2532 Long John Silver’s 244 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.9239 KFC 328 EastMorton Avenue, 217.243.0076 Jimmy John’s 842 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.4932

37 SLEEP & EAT B a n q u e ts Conventions & M e e ti n g s Planning a meeting, wedding or reunion? Jacksonville has meeting and banquet facilities to fit any budget and size of party. From beautiful outdoor facilities and locations to elegant banquet facilities, we can accommodate your requests. The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has newly renovated meeting space available for up to 100 conveniently located in the Hamilton’s Building. Booking arrangements can be made through any Jacksonville lodging facility. Call the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for a complete listing of all area banquet, convention, and meeting facilities.

38 Hamilton’s East ‘110 North Accommodates 10-350 1101 West CollegeAvenue, 217.245.3025,www.ic.edu Illinois College hamiltonscatering.com, Accommodates 80-420 110 North East,217.675.2720 Hamilton’s Catering greenpasturesretreatcenter.org Accommodates 350indoor 1936 USHwy67,Meredosia, 217.584.1374 Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center #4 Duncan Place, 217.243.2001,Accommodates 30 Gov. Joseph Duncan Mansion 231 West Morgan Street, 217.245.5215,Accommodates 250 Elks Lodge#682 crazyhorsecamp.com, 2113 Crazy Horse Road, 217.886.2089 Crazy Horse Campground 217.479.4613, jacksonvilleil.com,Accommodates 175 1309 South Main Street inCommunityPark Community Park Center 219 South Main, 217.243.7698,Accommodates 500 On theRox Accommodates 50and225indoor, 425 Tent 1630 Hwy67North, 217.243.3290,buenavistafarms.net Accommodates 475 2142 Old State Road, 217.245.5757,bogarts.net Bogart’s Accommodates 15 1709 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.4500 Best Western Accommodates 250 903 West Superior Avenue, 217.243.6144 American LegionPost 279 Accommodates 184-280 Street,210 EastCourt 217.243.9990 Amvets (Open tothePublic) Buena Vista FarmsBuena Vista

Accommodates 200+indoorandoutdoor

39 MEETINGS Irish Toad 304 South Main Street, 217.243.4811 Accommodates 80 indoor and 100 outdoor Jacksonville Country Club 100 Country Club Road, 217.245.2134 jacksonvillecc.com, Accommodates 300+ Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 East State Street, 217.243.5678, jacksonvilleil.org Accommodates 15 - 100 Jacksonville High School 1211 North Diamond Street, 217.243.4384 www.jsd117.org, Accommodates 250, Auditorium 501 Knights of Columbus 320½ East State Street, 217.243.1015, Accommodates 240 Leo’s Pizza 230 South Main Street, 217.243.3413, Accommodates 80 Lonzerotti’s 600 East State Street, 217.243.7151, lonzerottis.biz Accommodates 40 - 75 MacMurray College 447 East College Avenue, 217.479.7006, www.mac.edu Accommodates 500+ Moose Lodge #865 901 West Superior Avenue, 217.245.6417 Accommodates 125 Muggsy’s 230 South Mauvaisterre Street, 217.245.0641 Muggsysfinedining.com, Accommodates 40 - 90 indoor and 80 outdoor Norma’s North Star Café 211 East Court Street, 217.245.6037, Accommodates 45 Nichols Park Pavilion Nichols Park, 217.479.4613, jacksonvilleil.com Accommodates 250 Northridge Hills Golf Course 1265 Sandusky Road, 217.243.4241 northridgehills.com, Accommodates 40 - 50 Passavant Hospital 1600 West Walnut Street, 217.245.9541 passavanthospital.com Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc. 1905 West Morton Avenue, 217.479.2300 Accommodates 150

40 un it Farms Buena Vista Bob FreesenBob YMCA Hamilton’s CATERING 1265 Merritt Lane, Winchester, 217.473.5906 Je hamiltonscatering.com 110 North EastStreet, 217.291.0985 westernillinoisyouthcamp.org, Accommodates 150 2244 4-HClubRoad, 217.673.3771 Western Illinois Youth Camp Accommodates 190 903 EastMorton Avenue, 217.243.6814 VFW Post #1379(Open tothe Public) jacksonvilleymca.org, Lane,217.245.2141 1000 Sherwood prairielandheritage.com, 1005 West Michigan Avenue, 217.243.7262 Prairie LandHeritage Grounds Accommodates 40 1001 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.2445 Ponderosa 68 EastCentralPark, 217.491.3977,Accommodates 50 The SquarePlayhouse on 818 West Morton Avenue, 217.245.1575,Accommodates 54 Pizza Hut twyfordbbq.com 2565 Twyford Road, 217.370.2274 Twyfords thriftysisterscatering.com PO Box 635,217.370.2038or217.370.0807 Thrifty Sisters littlewhitecottagecatering.com 619 North Prairie Street, 217.243.8600 Little White CottageCatering 1108 West Morton Avenue, 217.371.2329 The Luau Grill Island BBQ ff’s Country Smokehouse Country ff’s

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41 MEETINGS E d u c aA tismall o city n with 3 colleges and 2 state institutions? Yes! Education has played a vital role in the development of Jacksonville and the surrounding area. For a city of our size, the opportunities for learning are plentiful. Illinois College, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College all call Jacksonville home. The local public schools are complimented by private school options, and all combined provide a rich and diverse community of learning. When blended with our local art galleries, museums, historic sites, and cultural options, there is a reason Jacksonville is known as the “Athens of the Midwest.”

42 ion o ti a c u d E Illinois College Illinois School for theDeaf Illinois School vocational skill.isvi.net on thedevelopment ofindependenceandpre- comprehensive academicprogram withemphasis are ISVIoffersa blindorpartially-sighted. from Illinois between theagesof5and21who childrenA residential facilitywhichserves 658 EastState Street THE VISUALLYIMPAIREDFOR ILLINOIS SCHOOL aids, orcochlearimplants.illinoisdeaf.org American Sign Language,spokenlanguage,hearing intheirchoiceswhether theyembrace support rich andculturalenvironment. Students are given programming forstudentsages0to21inalanguage The Illinois SchoolfortheDeaf offerseducational 125 WebsterAvenue THE DEAF ILLINOIS SCHOOLFOR funds from Andrew Carnegie. jaxpl.org beautiful historicbuildingoriginally builtwith The Jacksonville Public ishoused ina Library 201 West College Avenue, 217.243.5435 JACKSONVILLE PUBLICLIBRARY abolitionism. faculty, Illinois College wasconsidered anengineof of thestrongmanystudentsand views home to some Lincoln letters. Because home tosomeLincolnletters.Because founded in1829. The collegeisalso oldest collegeswest oftheAlleghenies, fields ofstudy. Thecollegeisoneofthe collegeofferingdegreesarts invarious Illinois College isafour-year liberal- 1101 West CollegeAvenue ILLINOIS COLLEGE ic.edu

Public Library 43 EDUCATION JACKSONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 Six neighborhood public schools serve students in grades K through 6 and assure parents that their children will receive the personal attention they need. Jonathan Turner Junior High School has received several local, state, and national honors. Jacksonville High School offers an excellent preparatory program to ready students for college study. jsd117.org LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Downtown Jacksonville LLCC offers a wide variety of college transfer courses, occupational training, and classes LLCC for those who want to learn a new skill or explore a new interest. In addition to transfer courses in the humanities, math, and science, LLCC provides developmental and GED courses to strengthen skills for advanced study. llcc.edu MACMURRAY COLLEGE 447 East College Avenue MacMurray College dates its history from 1846 when a group of Methodist clergymen, led by Peter Cartwright and Peter Akers, founded it as the Illinois Conference Female Academy. In 1955, the Trustees established MacMurray College MacMurray College for Men as a coordinate institution related to the Women’s College. Finally in 1969, the coordinate colleges were reorganized into a single institution. MacMurray is a four-year college specializing in social work, nursing, and other degrees. mac.edu PRIVATE SCHOOLS • Our Saviour Grade School • Routt Catholic High School • Salem Lutheran School • Westfair Baptist School 44 Rockford Chicago d39 Quad Cities Joliet d88 9150 Peoria d55 Monmouth 967 Quincy d155 Bloomington Jacksonville d74 Champaign d72 Danville H Springfield Hannibal 9267 d55 d70 Effingham St Louis 57 64 d d Mt Vernon

d24 Cairo Metropolis HOW DO I GET TO JACKSONVILLE? It’s easy to get to Jacksonville by highway or air. Interstate 72 and Routes 67, 267, 104, and 78 all converge in the city. Convenient commercial air service is available through Springfield, Bloomington, or St. Louis. Jacksonville Municipal Airport is available for private aircraft. Amtrak serves the nearby communities of Springfield or Quincy.

FROM SPRINGFIELD Take Interstate 72 West, 25 minutes to Jacksonville. FROM ST. LOUIS Take Route 367 North to Route 267 North for a 2 hour journey to Jacksonville. If interstate routes are preferred, a simple alternative is 55 North to Springfield then 72 West to Jacksonville.

For more detailed directions, please contact the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 217.243-5678 or 800.593.5678, or email at [email protected] 45 To Havana/ 78 Virginia 16 Walnut Street/78 To Meredosia/ 13 Macomb/Quincy 104 Webster Westgate Lafayette St. Church

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TRANSPORTATION Amtrak Train service served through nearby cities of Springfield and Quincy. 800.872.7245amtrak.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car Car and truck rental. 950 West Morton Avenue 217.243.5300 enterprise.com Executive Transportation Limousine and group transportation. 217.245.5466 or 877.868.5466 etlimos.com Star Cab Taxi service. 217.243.9381 West Central Illinois Mass Transit District Public Transportation. 217.245.9122 wcmtd.org

217.243.5678, or 800.593.5678 46 jacksonvilleil.org To Havana/ Virginia JACKSONVILLE 78 & SOUTH JACKSONVILLE Clay Main Street Main Church St. Church Lafayette IL SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY To Springfield 14 State IMPAIRED CENTRAL PARK H College Avenue 18 17 MACMURRAY 1 Mile East

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HOTELS/MOTELS SELECTED SITES 1 Best Western 7 Big Eli Wheel 2 Blessings B&B 8 County Fairgrounds 3 Hampton Inn 9 Duncan Mansion 4 Knights Inn 10 Duncan Park 5 Star Light Motel 11 Godfrey/Play-For-All Park 6 Super 8 Motel 12 Lake Jacksonville 13 Lenz Field Jacksonville Area 14 Morgan Co. Courthouse H Convention & Morgan Co. Speedway Visitors Bureau, 15 310 East State Street 16 Passavant Hospital in Downtown 17 Public Library Jacksonville 18 Strawn Art Gallery 19 Woodlawn Farm For maps or information, visit the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 310 East State Street. 47 Brochure Photo Credits Jeff Coultas Kara Evans Photography Kyla Hurt Illinois College Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Jacksonville Journal-Courier MacMurray College Steven Varble - Graphics • Illustration • Design

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