Jacksonville, Illinois: Rich in Historical Treasures

Come visit 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 vibrancy from a richness of natural sites, intellectual institutions, and businesses.

Interested in history? Then Jacksonville is the perfect 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. Or, visit one of the many Underground Railroad sites, including Woodlawn Farm, or [...]

The Seneca Hotel & Suites is a distinctive boutique hotel in downtown Chicago…an intimate escape, just a block off Michigan Avenue…Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Here you will discover a sophisticated boutique hotel with everything that you are looking for in a luxury downtown Chicago hotel location, featuring spacious suites priced like rooms.

The Seneca is exceptional for all that Chicago has to offer. For shopping, you’re across the street fromWater Tower Place… and just a short walk from Neiman-Marcus, Bloomingdales and theOak Streetboutiques. For entertainment, the Art Institute, Museum Campus,OakStreetBeach, Theatre District, Navy Pier and Rush Street’s nightlife are all nearby. For dining, endless restaurants—from world-renowned bistros to Chicago-style pizza—are all steps away along the Magnificent Mile.

Whether you’re planning a Chicago vacation, weekend getaway, extended stay, an important business meeting or attending a convention, The Seneca Hotel & Suites is the place to be… in [...]

Located in Central Illinois where Interstates 57 and 70 meet, Effingham has a little something for everyone. With 19 hotels and over 60 restaurants, Effingham provides the very best in service and hospitality and welcomes visitors to come spend a few days exploring what the city and surrounding communities have to offer.