Guidebook for Murrayville
Sightseeing
To complement our prairie restoration, within an hour to 90 minutes, there are tens of thousands of acres of wildlife areas such as Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge.
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Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
To complement our prairie restoration, within an hour to 90 minutes, there are tens of thousands of acres of wildlife areas such as Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge.
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is approximately one hour from our house. This wildlife refuge is a backwater refuge along the Illinois River. Great for birding.
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge
2219 Beach RoadMeredosia National Wildlife Refuge is approximately one hour from our house. This wildlife refuge is a backwater refuge along the Illinois River. Great for birding.
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 90 minutes from our house and is a migratory waterfowl staging area in both the spring and fall.
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Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
19031 E County Road 2110NChautauqua National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 90 minutes from our house and is a migratory waterfowl staging area in both the spring and fall.
Named after the only recent former Illinois Governor who didn't go to prison, there is fishing, hunting, and hiking in this 12,000 acre wildlife area.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
10149 Co Rd 11Named after the only recent former Illinois Governor who didn't go to prison, there is fishing, hunting, and hiking in this 12,000 acre wildlife area.
10,360 acres of hiking in this state wildlife area. Very tranquil in this rural setting. About 60 minutes from our house.
Sanganois
3594 200N10,360 acres of hiking in this state wildlife area. Very tranquil in this rural setting. About 60 minutes from our house.
The second liberal arts college to be established in Jacksonville, another storied college. Travel time 20 minutes. Great place to stay if you are a parent or relative of a Mac student.
MacMurray College
447 E College AveThe second liberal arts college to be established in Jacksonville, another storied college. Travel time 20 minutes. Great place to stay if you are a parent or relative of a Mac student.
Late each September, this museum has a fall festival celebrating antique farm equipment centering on Steam powered equipment. A great community gathering. Approximately 25 minutes from our house.
Prairieland Heritage Museum
1005 West Michigan AvenueLate each September, this museum has a fall festival celebrating antique farm equipment centering on Steam powered equipment. A great community gathering. Approximately 25 minutes from our house.
Do we need to say more? The apartment is about 2 hours from downtown St. Louis. Peace on the Prairie is a great stopping place before heading on to St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Do we need to say more? The apartment is about 2 hours from downtown St. Louis. Peace on the Prairie is a great stopping place before heading on to St. Louis.
Made famous by Mark Twain, visit the Mark Twain cave an relive the story the tales of Tom Sawyer. About 90 minute drive.
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Hannibal
Made famous by Mark Twain, visit the Mark Twain cave an relive the story the tales of Tom Sawyer. About 90 minute drive.
This is the first college in the state of Illinois. Founded in 1829, the Illinois College campus still hosts some of the oldest college buildings in the state of Illinois. Very historic.
1101 W College Ave
1101 West College AvenueThis is the first college in the state of Illinois. Founded in 1829, the Illinois College campus still hosts some of the oldest college buildings in the state of Illinois. Very historic.
Everything Else
The Illinois State Fair is in early august. The apartment is approximately 60 minutes from the fair grounds. After a day at the fair, relax in peace and quite of the country.
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Illinois State Fair
801 E Sangamon AveThe Illinois State Fair is in early august. The apartment is approximately 60 minutes from the fair grounds. After a day at the fair, relax in peace and quite of the country.
Food Scene
The is a great locally owned restaurant serving American cuisine. Lot's a character in this renovated early Jacksonville building located near downtown Jacksonville.
Muggsy's Fine Dining
230 S Mauvaisterre StThe is a great locally owned restaurant serving American cuisine. Lot's a character in this renovated early Jacksonville building located near downtown Jacksonville.
The Frozen Penguin
216 S Mauvaisterre StFrozen Yogurt. A favorite for Illinois and MacMurray College students.
Great italian food. The endless supply of bread rolls is a must eat. They also serve their salad with their own sweet italian dressing, both regular and not fat recipes.
Lonzerotti's Italian Restaurant
600 E State StGreat italian food. The endless supply of bread rolls is a must eat. They also serve their salad with their own sweet italian dressing, both regular and not fat recipes.
Local Pizzeria and Italian restaurant. Pizza is one of the favorites for college students in Jacksonville.
Leo's Pizza
230 S Main StLocal Pizzeria and Italian restaurant. Pizza is one of the favorites for college students in Jacksonville.
SafeCo Donuts and Bakery Shop
218 W Morton AveGreat Donuts in the morning and lunches in the afternoon.
Little Caesars Pizza
258 W Morton AveDrive Through and take-out pizza. Priced as low as $5 for a large Pizza.
Mulligans
7 S Central ParkIrish Bar with good menu.
Olive Branch Cafe
Illinois 267Excellent home town food and great service.
Mangia Restaurant and Bar
2210 W Morton AveGreat menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish Toad
304 S Main StGood pizza and sandwiches. Local bar with lots of character.
Arts & Culture
Playhouse on the Square
68 N Mauvaisterre StLive local theatre. Small Venue with the audience right next to the stage.
Essentials
ALDI
329 E Morton AveJacksonville County Market
1255 W Morton AveShopping
Walmart Supercenter
1941 W Morton Ave