Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Peoria North, IL

PEORIA. Completed in 1868 by Moses Pettengill ­ a merchant who relocated to Peoria from New England ­ this...

PEORIA. Completed in 1868 by Moses Pettengill ­ a merchant who relocated to Peoria from New England ­ this Second Empire-style Victorian home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been maintained by the Peoria Historical Society since the late 1960s. The home has been carefully preserved over the years, and its 11 rooms still boast period antiques, including priceless collections of china, silver, and crystal.

Hours: Apr - Jun Sat 1pm-3pm Sep - Oct Sat 1pm-3pm By Appointment

Payment Methods: Cash Only

BRIMFIELD. Founded by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase in 1839, Jubilee College was one of the state's first institutes...

BRIMFIELD. Founded by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase in 1839, Jubilee College was one of the state's first institutes of higher living, but it closed in 1862 after a string of unfortunate circumstances, culminating in the bishop's death. Untouched for almost 70 years, the near-100-acre campus was turned over to the state for preservation and later increased to over 3000 acres. Today, visitors enjoy its natural beauty, from dramatic formations of exposed bedrock to babbling Jubilee Creek. In addition, the old college building (placed on the National Historic Register in 1972) has been restored to its original stateliness. Hunting, fishing, and camping are permitted in designated areas.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Hours May Vary Seasonally