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The stories waiting to be told in Jacksonville are more than just the historic anecdotes that shaped our past — they’re the chapters that have yet to define the course of our community. Educators, outdoorsmen, chefs, entrepreneurs… All who forge a new path in Jacksonville play a role in forging a bright, new future for those who have made a home here and those just passing through. So, Uncover the Possibilities in Jacksonville and find out why creating brand-new experiences comes just as easily as discovering those that came before you.
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Fall plans, incoming. 🍂 And these are a few dates you’ll definitely want on the calendar!
From Chautauqua weekend and Oktoberfest to Cruise Nite, the Steam Show and Pumpkin Festival, there’s a LOT to look forward to in Jacksonville this fall. 🤩
And this is only the beginning! Find even more events happening around Jacksonville on our community calendar at JacksonvilleIL.org.
Save this one for later + tell us which event you’re looking forward to most! 👇
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JACKSONVILLE SELFIE GIVEAWAY! 📸
Send us your Jacksonville selfies for a chance to win a Jacksonville T-shirt ➡️ and score a BONUS ENTRY when you snap one at a location from our Jacksonville Selfie Card:
📍 Civil War Columbia Statue — Central Park
📍 Dr. Kenniebrew Mural — Corner of Main Street & Central Park
📍 David Strawn Art Gallery — 331 W. College Ave.
📍 Jacksonville Selfie Spot — Main Street & College Avenue
📍 Morgan County Courthouse — 300 W. State St.
📍 Jacksonville Area Museum — 301 E. State St.
📍 Ferris Wheel — Community Park
📍 Lake Jacksonville — New Lake Road
📍 Leo’s Pizza — 230 S. Main St.
📍 Woodlawn Farm — 1463 Gierke Lane
Drop your selfie in the comments, tag us in your post or send it our way!
Kinda chic to show off your Jacksonville. 😉
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🍂 Comment GUIDE and we’ll send you our full Jacksonville Area Travel Guide to start planning your fall getaway!
If you’ve ever wished you could spend a fall weekend in Stars Hollow, Jacksonville, Illinois might just be your kind of place. ✨
Think coffee stops and local shops, tree-lined streets and beautiful historic homes, favorite local restaurants, fall events, and plenty of places to wander when the weather finally starts to cool down.
Make a weekend of it, plan a girls’ trip, or just come spend a day seeing why Jacksonville feels especially good this time of year.
👇 Comment GUIDE and we’ll send everything you need to start planning.
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