As the state’s seventh-most populated city, Decatur is a great place to raise a family. It offers resources for outdoor recreational activities, including scenic parks and waterways. Decatur also boasts a renovated downtown area with new stores, restaurants and live entertainment venues. There’s something for the whole family in Decatur.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a smaller city with a population of approximately 17,000. Grounded by a strong manufacturing economy, it’s home to the state’s first governor’s mansion, Illinois college and a wide range of recreation options. In addition to multiple golf courses and its own speedway, Jacksonville also offers several charming shops, restaurants and art galleries. It also features plenty of parks, lakes and various festivals throughout the year.
Lincoln
There’s a lot to look forward to in Lincoln, Illinois. Established as the seat of Logan County, Lincoln is situated along the famous former Route 66 and has a population of approximately 13,000. Lincoln offers life at a pleasant, small-town pace. There are multiple colleges, as well as a pleasant collection of quaint shops, eateries, museums and tourism sites. Yet Lincoln is centrally located for those seeking the attractions of larger towns, with more than a million people living in major metro areas within an hour’s drive.
Springfield
Springfield is the very definition of easy living. Travel is convenient within the city, and to places like St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis. The downtown district is where the best of the past and promise of the future meet in one unique setting. Take in music festivals, art fairs, an amusement park, and the children’s museum, Kidzeum of Health and Science. Or visit the iconic retailers and restaurants, eateries, wineries and breweries that live side by side with our must-see Lincoln sites and historical landmarks.
Taylorville
As the seat of Christian County, Taylorville has a population of approximately 10,300. Taylorville is modern with a growing commercial district, strong school system and expanding industry. It hosts a farmer’s market on the town square throughout the summer, and the Taylorville Municipal Band performs concerts often. An assortment of outdoor recreational opportunities, including golf, boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, camping and biking along nearby Lincoln Prairie Trail, along with a myriad of other activities through the Christian County YMCA, are sure to keep you busy.
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