Step back in time and experience the Gilded Age…read more Our entire two night, two day stay was extraordinary. Kathy, the Innkeeper, was such a joy to get to know. She served up breakfast each morning with such attention to detail. And her cooking was worth the overnight stay just for the breakfast! Husbands, if you want to impress your wife, book a weekend at The Victorian! The place is filled with antiques, art and living spaces worth exploring. We came to Fairfield on an exploratory genealogy assignment. Lodging at The Victorian on Main took us back to a much simpler time. A time we envisioned how our ancestors may have lived.The truth is, The Victorian on Main, built in 1895, was a mansion compared to the homes of our early agrarian ancestors who lived in Ellery, Illinois just 20 miles away. We felt like honored guest in the home of a close family member.

Right on Main Street in Fairfield, IL stands a grand lady- The Victorian on Main…read more She seems to be a beacon of life and love for her lovely community. One of the longest standing homes in Fairfield, the history and stories she contains are abundant. However, this Victorian is not just a great historical mainstay, but an incredible present and awesome future. The ownership of this grand lady is a family affair- Amy and Scott Boyett, Amy's adorable mom and innkeeper Miss Kathy, Amy's brother and her sister. They have restored and amplified the grandeur of the home. Each room has been designed and filled with amazing furnishings that reflect the past but provide every luxurious modern convenience that you need. During our stay we enjoyed the gorgeous Garden Suite and the Squirrel's Nest. The Garden Suite is located on the second floor. The room is so spacious, plus it has a balcony that over looks Main Street. There are windows across the front of the room, which allows for the perfect amount of natural light. The room also has a bathroom, which they have furnished with STEAM toiletries (so nice!). I loved the cozy king size bed- the pillows and linens were divine. The Squirrel's Nest is located on the 3rd floor. The room is huge. There is a sitting area, which has a very comfortable sleeper sofa. I enjoyed sitting there watching TV, while my daughter worked at the window-facing desk. According to her, it was the perfect workspace. There are lots of windows around the room allowing for lots of natural light. The bed has its own special room- a cozy and imaginatively designed wooden tent. It was created around the attic-like space, and fits perfectly. The room also has its own bathroom. The first floor contains lots of areas to relax and enjoy the company of other guests and Miss Kathy. One of my favorite things about the house was the back staircase. While the front staircase is grand, the back staircase made me feel like the home was mine. Like I knew all of the hidden nooks. To add the icing to our amazing cake of a visit... the breakfast. Miss Kathy serves a delicious buffet style breakfast every morning in the elegant dining room. There are sweet and savory options that are all very pleasing to the palate. During our amazing stay, we enjoyed being able to talk with other guests as well as to Scott and Miss Kathy. Their passion to create a place for people to come and relax really is just the tip of the iceberg. They truly have a heart to care for people. They take the time to create what each guest needs- whether that is a girls' getaway, college visit, or family reunion. They have only been open since July 2019, so they have lots more planned for the property. Jenni and I totally think that you should make your reservation today to have a wonderful stay at the Victorian on Main. I am confident that you will love it and that you will become a return guest, just like us (we are going back in July).

Cleanliness : high marks…read more Grounds : well maintained Playground : swings / slide, very basic Staff : friendly and helpful Views : main road is visible but the site is nestled back amidst mature trees. Wood carved animal totems on site are a nice feature. Other : they have a well designed and maintained chicken coop w 3 dozen or so Rhode Island Reds and a few other breeds. The chickens free range in the day. We raise chickens and can appreciate their set up

What a quaint spot for our overnight stay on our long trek back to Reno, NV. The restrooms/showers…read moreare closed due to COVID-19, so be sure you are self-contained if you stop here. They still have full hook-ups. The ground are well-kept and have statues carved from wood around the site - Rocky (from Bullwinkle, not the boxer ); Abraham Lincoln; and a rooster on top of a pig on top of a horse - not kidding. Oh, and there are real roosters and hens walking around. Super cool! The sites are gravel and level with fire rings. While the campground is very quiet, there is interstate noise at night - be aware. Also, there seems to be a waste water treatment facility nearby - the occasional funk is not so amazing. Great for an overnight stay or a long weekend away with the kids, especially once the pool opens back up.

Easy to find, nce park with super friendly service (he gets a star by himself!). We stayed one…read morenight. Pull-thu Sites are a bit short but we made it in on an angle. Neighbor came over to give us a hand and information. I would definitely stay here again. We stayed here in a 32' travel trailer with pick-up that is 53' overall. You enter down a road with the office at the end. We were on the front row which has 2 exits making it easy to get out. And it was quiet so it was nice to sleep!

Stayed here a few time in a 41ft RV with a toad. They are cool with late check ins and you can do…read moreself registration. $50/night or $45 with Good Sam or military discount. Level gravel sites. Lots of conveniences nearby and close to the interstate.

Ken and his team did a great job; they were very professional and easy to talk with and understand…read more I would recommend them without a doubt

Earlier this morning, I called to inquire about septic pumping. It's 1:45pm the same day and our…read moreseptic has been cleaned. Very friendly people. Did a fantastic job and would definitely recommend. We will use them again in 3-5 years.

Great little rest stop! Plenty of parking!…read more There's a beautiful view and dog walking trails! The inside was very clean and the security guard was extremely friendly!

Named after the lake that was named after the nearby city, the Rend Lake Rest Area was our first…read morestop to switch drivers after my wife and I had left Edwardsville to head towards Metropolis. It is open 24 hours, with the welcome center being manned from 8 - 4 (though it wasn't when we stopped in). There was plenty of parking with clean bathrooms, and a filtered water filling station.

One of the better rest areas on our trip. Easy access on and off the interstate, with lots of…read moreparking. The grounds looked interesting with paths so people could stretch their legs. Bathroom facilities were clean but older. This would be a good rest stop and enjoy a break with some snacks or a meal.

This was a very good stop, easy on and off the highways always a plus…read more The restrooms although dated were clean. Vending is inside. A weird factor is a rear foot bridge that goes to a broken down picnic table. Don't let the kids play back there. The biggest plus are the nice grounds, picnic tables and even a playground. I would stop here again.

Easy on and off I-64 EB. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done…read more Parking for cars adequate, no trucks that I recall. Restrooms are dated, but clean. Vending was maintained. It's a really beautiful area if your visiting. It's just outside the George Washington National Forest. You would never know by a quick rest stop.

This rest area is off of the west bound side of I64. It was nice and clean inside and had a good…read moreamount of parking for cars but it looked like it would be pretty cramped for trucks pulling trailers. They have several vending options with drinks available as well. Their drinking fountains were covered with trash bags and said out of order... Not sure if that was the case or if its still a small way they are still trying to prevent the spread of the vid. Who knows... It was an inconvenience as I wasn't able to fill my water bottle. They have some informative signs on the wall telling all about the forest and woodlands surrounding the rest area which is pretty cool. They also have a couple picnic tables and benches outside if you are really wanting or needing to make a long pit stop.