Jail Hill Inn

Top choice in Illinois


Convicts and town drunks were locked away here until 1977, but this former jail has been lavishly converted into one of the country's best B&Bs and now you'll definitely want to spend the night in this 140-year-old Second Empire building. Six rooms with exposed-brick ceilings clock in at a huge 800 sq ft; luxurious accoutrements include soaking tubs and fireplaces.

A gourmet three-course breakfast plus afternoon wine and cheese is included.