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Market Street Inn

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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    1892 Queen Anne Victorian mansion has exceptional architecture, charming period décor plus all comforts and conveniences for both business and leisure travelers.

    Inn Details

    The Market Street Inn, constructed from a 'kit' in 1892, is one of the beautiful designs by George Franklin Barber, Architect. Lovingly updated, we are proud to have the original moldings and doors and art glass created for this Queen Anne Victorian beauty. Enjoy Victorian Luxury with modern amenities such as whirlpool baths for two in most rooms. We invite you to enjoy our lovely home.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Myrna grew up on a farm and has carried over an interest in gardening. Our gardens are under constant revision and update. Joe likes to read.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Fishing for Bass & Crappie

    • Frank Lloyd Wright-Dana Thomas House

    • Lincoln Prairie Bike Trail

    • Lincoln sites in Springfield IL

    • Mid-America Sport Parachute Club

    • Weddings and Vows Renewal

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest Laundry Facilities

    • Private Bathroom

    • Free Local Phone Calls

    • Internet Access-WiFi

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  • Corporate Retreats

    11/21/2010 - 12/31/2012

    Weekday corporate rates (Sunday - Thursday), single occupancy 110.00 per night(ask about multi-night pricing), including full hot breakfast. Seminar space available w/ seating for 18. One guest stayed 4.5 yrs.; several stayed 12 - 18 mos. Includes all the corporate amenities recommended by AAA.

    Abraham Lincoln Museum

    11/21/2010 - 12/31/2012

    LINCOLN MUSEUM IN SPRINFIELD, IL. Stay 2 nights in Taylorville, IL--Lincoln's "Last Stop" on his legal circuit. Whirlpool room w/ queen bed, fireplace, candlelight breakfast. Offer valid on any 3 days. (museum open late on Wednesday) Third night 1/2 price; total 375.00 + tax. Social hour: wine, beer, cheese and fruit.

    Girlfriends' Getaways

    11/21/2010 - 12/20/2012

    8 rooms available for a giant Slumber Party in a Queen Ann Victorian setting. Most rooms have whirlpool tubs & fireplaces. Social hour in two parlors W/ fireplaces: wine, beer, cheese & fruit. Full candlelight breakfast. One night, full price for respective rooms. Two nights' stay--25% off second night. Plenty of space for scrapbooking, quilting, games, etc. Enjoy Lincoln Museum in Springfield, IL--just 30 minutes away. Bring your Red Hat group, bridge group, church group and so forth.

    Romance Packages

    11/21/2010 - 12/30/2012

    Weekday discounts available 15%. Come to central Illinois and Look for Lincoln Lore in Springfield and surrounding towns. Maps available to find Lincoln stops, new Lincoln Museum in Springfield, just 30 minutes away. The Dana Thomas Museum is now open Tuesday -Sunday--a Frank Lloyd Wright property in Springfield.

    Weddings

    11/21/2010 - 12/31/2012

    Weddings. Small weddings up to 75 in a Queen Ann Victorian setting. 12 Guest rooms for overnight guests. Visit our website www.marketstreetinn.com and then call us to discuss details. AAA 3diamond property and also a Select Registry property. Numerous wedding references available over past 17 years.

    Quilters Workshops & Getaways

    11/21/2010 - 12/20/2012

    Market Street Inn, Taylorville, IL was one of the stops for Abraham Lincoln for trials in the Eigthth Judicial Circuit of Illinois. The courthouse where he practiced law in the middle 1800's is still preserved at our Christian County Historical Society. Our inn is just a few minutes from all the Lincoln sites: new Lincoln Library & Museum, Lincoln's home, tomb and other sites. Make our inn your headquarters for "looking for Lincoln. Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 nights OR stay 3 nights w/ third night @ 1/2 price. Book direct 800.500.1466

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  • Deluxe Whirlpool Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $199/$199

    Whirlpool Rooms

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$165

    Standard Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $145/$145

    Carriage House--Hunt Club

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $235/$235

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: Select holiday and special event weekends

    • Deposit amount required: Rooms will be held with valid credit card. Visa, MC, Discover and AMEX are accepted.

    • Cancellations: 72 hour cancellation notice in effect. Some special event and/or special offers are non-cancellable and non-refundable. In such cases, credit card will be charged and a gift certificate issued.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: We offer wine & cheese on weekend afternoons

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Inn is not childproofed, well behaved children welcome

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: or less if desired

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Oven Puffed French Toast
    A tasty and delicious cross between French Toast and Bread Pudding. Not available every day.

    Special meal options

    • Tell us your needs

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon social hour

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Tomato Pie
    Serves: 8

    Oven Puffed French Toast
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: Overnight

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  • Location Type

    • Historic Community

    • Small town

    City

    • Springfield

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      The Market Street Inn is located in Central Illinois just 30 minutes South of the state capitol, Springfield. 30 minutes from I-55 near the junction of IL Route 48. 30 minutes West and South of Decatur. Directions by fax, email or provide verbal directions, if needed, at the time of your reservation.

    Airport

    • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.) 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-70 East of I-170 North to I-270 East to I-55 North to Exit 63 Right or East on IL-Route 48 to Taylorville. Continue to 2nd Taylorville exit-Left on Shumway Street to Market Street. Right on Market Street for 7 Blocks to Market Street Inn.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Chili fest in October

    • Various art fairs in summer

    • Christmas House Tour, first weekend in Dec.

    • Persimmon festival in Nov.

    • Looking for Lincoln Lore in central Illinois

    • Garden Tour, mid June

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Park District Public Pool-Outdoor

    • Abraham Lincoln Sites

    • Unwinding and relaxation

    • YMCA Fitness Center / Gym/Pool-Indoor

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Review of Market Street Inn, Christmas, 2011

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    The Market Street Inn is a lovely Bed and Breakfast Inn and a great assett to Taylorville, the town where I grew up. The Christmas decorations at the inn were very lovely, and appropriate to the time period of the house. The innkeepers were very accomodating and helpful.

    Lovely place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We enjoyed our stay. It is a must to see the Lincolin Museum while this close to Springfield.

    Market Street Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

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    The best home away from home we have ever experienced. Myrna and Joe have every detail of your stay just perfect and we will definitely return to their friendly,beautiful Inn.

    beautiful inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    stayed in Chimney Room--beautiful with great attention to detail, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was disappointing for a place of this caliber--simply eggs cooked to order, limp undercooked bacon and toasted bread or English muffin. Found this place in the Select Registry book, and the quality and creativity of breakfast was vastly different than the other places we have stayed.

    A first class B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Market Street Inn is a first class B&B with first class innkeepers. Myrna and Joe are most welcoming, friendly and extremely conscientious. Their home is beautiful, the beds comfortable, and the breakfast delicious. One could ask for no more in a B&B. We had a perfect experience. Nick and Kathy Cincinnati, Ohio

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