LOCAL AREA

Don't go home without taking a ride on Big Eli Ferris Wheel built right here in our town of Jacksonville in 1900.

Visit Strawn Art Gallery, Governor Duncan's Mansion, General Grierson's Mansion, Illinois and MacMurray Colleges and the newly restored Downtown Square.

Visit our 3 local Colleges: Illinois College, MacMurray College and Lincoln Land College. Shop and dine on our renovated, historical downtown Square. Fish at Lake Jacksonville which is the number one fishing lake in Illinois. Play baseball at Lenz Field sports complex. Tour Governor Duncan and General Grierson Mansions. Ride one of the country's oldest ferris wheel.

Jacksonville offers something for all, with historic homes walking tours, Lincoln Wayside Exhibits, car racing at Morgan City Fairground, fishing at Lake Jacksonville, art fairs, quilt shows, various art gallery openings, and more. When traveling in Jacksonville, be prepared to have a good time. We have plenty of attractions all within minutes from our hotel.