The Irish Inn

• Roughly 22 miles from Harrisburg is The Irish Inn (/irishinn.tripod.com), a bed and breakfast located right in the Shawnee National Forest amidst vineyards, wineries and breathtaking scenery. The inn features stone and log chalets, blazing log fires, a vast art collection, antique furnishings and Celtic windows. A Christian minister, Humanist, Native American or other judicial official can be arranged to perform a wedding ceremony in any of the nature areas nearby or right at the inn. Reservations are necessary at this location, which was ranked the best place to elope in Illinois by "Best Elope Ideas."