Jacksonville - Illinois - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

With a population of less than 20,000, Jacksonville, Illinois is a delightful town to visit when you are on vacation. Stay at the Blackhawk Village Inn and Lodge or choose one of the hotels, such as the Amerihost Inn or the Holiday Inn. You can also park your RV or pitch a tent at the Lake Jacksonville/Govia Beach and Campgrounds with its 500-acre, man made lake.

All of the hotels have restaurants and there are many dining places located in the Lincoln Square Shopping Mall as well as various locations throughout the town. If you want steak, this is on the menu of Steak N Shake and you can dine in elegance at Mugsy's Fine Dining. For those of you in a rush, there is McDonald's, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken or many other fast food chains.

Visit the only official governor's mansion outside of Springfield. The Governor Duncan Mansion consists of three stories and 17 rooms for you to explore. The Jackson Heritage Cultural Center is a museum where you can find out the details about the beginnings of this town and the David Strewn Art Gallery is a historic home where you can also see many different examples of Native American pottery.

Enjoy a round of golf at one of the two 9-hole golf courses, the Nichols Park Golf Course and Northridge Hills. Hunting and fishing enthusiasts will be delighted in the opportunities available in Pike County and Meredosia, only minutes away is one of the premier locations for watching eagles.

There are many quaint stores and boutiques where you can purchase arts and homemade crafts, such as the exquisite quilts of the region. You will surely find that special souvenir to remind you of the wonderful time you had.