Maple Crest Bed & Breakfast  

Whether you are touring the area or just want to spend a pleasurable weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, come join us at Maple Crest in historic Petersburg, the homeland of Abe Lincoln. Your innkeepers are ready to make your trip as comfortable and worry-free as possible.

You will be greeted in the parlor with a tray of assorted cheeses served with wine, coffee, tea or juices. After a relaxing night’s stay, a full breakfast will be served in the family-style dining room.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Gas Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Fridge, TV, Cable, DVD Player, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), and more...

Cancellation Policy: Your deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made more than 5 days prior to arrival.

Children are welcome.

Breakfast: Fresh Ground Coffee, Decaf or Tea Juice Seasonal Fruit Bagels, Muffins or Toast Flavored or Plain Cream Cheese Jams or Jellies Cold Cereal Your choice of American, English or Vegetarian style cooked entrée: English Style: Scrambled

Driving Directions: From Springfield: Take IL-97 north to Petersburg. Turn left on Madison (next to Dairy Queen). Go to 9th street and you will see the Maple Crest sign on the corner. From I-55: Take the Williamsville exit (exit109). Follow the signs for New Salem. Go north on IL-29 to IL123. Go west on IL-123 to IL-97. Turn left on Madison St. (next to Dairy Queen), to 9th Street. You will see Maple Crest on the hill two blocks ahead.

Local Area Attractions: The new Lincoln Library and Museum in Springfield New Salem, a reconstructed 1830’s village where Lincoln lived for 6 years New Salem’s Outdoor Theater at night Hiking trails Lincoln’s home in nearby Springfield Lincoln’s tomb at Oak Ridge cemetery The Old and New State Capitols Dana Thomas House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) The Governor’s Mansion Vachel Lindsay Home Washington Park Botanical Gardens Illinois State Fair More than 10 golf courses in the general vicinity Auctions, antique stores and Quilt Shows Edgar Lee Masters’ Home and Grave Ann Rutledge’s Grave in Oakland Cemetery Canoeing, hunting, fishing or horseback riding in nearby State Parks

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