Twitter Instagram Facebook Search for: MENU So Much To Do! Lodging & Dining News & Events Welcome to Jacksonville, Illinois! …a community rich in historical treasures, with thriving arts, education, and culture, and wrapped in Midwest hospitality. Centrally located between St. Louis and Chicago, and near Springfield, Jacksonville offers an excellent place to live, work, and play. To the first time visitor, Jacksonville is full of the unexpected. From our Civil War and Abraham Lincoln connections, to the modern businesses of today, the area offers something for everyone. There is a small-town friendliness mixed with a vibrancy from a richness of natural sites, intellectual institutions, and businesses. This website 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 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. Have a wonderful stay in the Jacksonville area! NEWS & EVENTS Jacksonville Area Museum to Open To Public Jacksonville Area Museum to open to the public Saturday, September 25 The Jacksonville Area Museum, a new institution showcasing the community’s unique heritage and culture, will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25. The Jacksonville Area Museum will use original Learn more… City to host Community Revitalization Partnership Meeting On September 21st the City of Jacksonville along with IDHA and other local entities will host a Community Revitalization Partnership Meeting. The effort of the Community Revitalization Strategy is intended to improve and enhance specific aspects of the community with an interconnected series of local Learn more… Local Bed & Breakfast Wins Award Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hotels Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites in the United States Jacksonville, Illinois – May 17, 2021 – Blessings on State Learn more… Read full News & Events listing here Post your social media pics #JacksonvilleIL, and they may appear here! Learn more about this feature! WE HAVE SWAG FOR JACKSONVILLE! Mugs, shirts, cards, and more... we have a large selection of Jacksonville merchandise for you! QUICK LINKS Welcome Video Plan a Meeting Looking for Lincoln Next Twitter Facebook NEWS Sign up for our newsletter and email alerts by clicking the news icon above 310 East State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 1-217-243-5678 | 1-800-593-5678 visitors@jacksonvilleil.org © 2021 Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau