Posted in Illinois
December 09, 2017
This Jail In Illinois Is Actually A Bed & Breakfast And You Need To Visit
Set in a former home for Illinois criminals, there’s a hotel jail in a remote part of the state that very few know about. If you love history, this is the ultimate getaway.
Explore renovated rooms and ancient jail cells when you stay at this neat place. Keep scrolling for all the details.
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Each room is named for a person or aspect of history, such as the Lincoln Room, The Suzy Boggus Room, and The Railroad Room.

You can even take your breakfast in the jail cells.


The Slammer & The Great Escape Bed and Breakfast is located at 309 S College Avenue in Aledo, and you can get more information on its website or Facebook page.
If you love historic getaways, check out this other Illinois hotel that used to be something else.
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