| Historic Places/Tours |
| Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park |
201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: 815/724-3760
Fax: 815/724-3773
Ten-acre cultural park with a Historic Walk along the waterway, where Juliet/Joliet had its first homes and businesses.
Indoor theater and outdoor bandshell where FREE "Concerts on the Hill" are held each Thursday in June, July and August.
www.bicentennialpark.org |
| Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory |
| Lord & Burnham designed this historic Greenhouse featuring
a tropical house, cacti-room, show house, outdoor gardens. |
| Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook |
130 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630/771-1937
www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org
Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
The non-profit museum's primary goal is to bring air and space technology and museum collections
together into an innovative and inspirational educational program and public exhibits. |
| Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet |
PO Box 3662, Joliet
815-726-4163
www.capajoliet.net
CAPA is a not-for-profit neighborhood organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining and promoting the
Cathedral Area to develop a prosperous community through historic preservation education and promotion. |
| Joliet Area Historical Museum |
204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet
815-723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Tues - Sat: 10 - 5; Sun: 12 - 5; Closed Mon
A visit to the Joilet Area Historical Museum is truly a journey through time. Walk through
a replica of the I and M Canal, stroll past store fronts of yesteryear, or walk on the suface of the moon. |
Gaylord Building Historic Site |
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815/838-9400
www.gaylordbuilding.org
A National Trust historic site managed by the Canal Corridor Association, this 1838 limestone
structure provides educational opportunities through exhibitions, interpretive programs, family
events, outreach programs and canal tours. A tourism center inside also offers souvenirs and
information about attractions, shopping and dining within the I & M Canal National
Heritage Corridor. |
Tenants of the Gaylord Building Include:
I&M Canal Visitor Center
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815/838-4830
Hands-on-History gallery. Public and student programs.
Public Landing Restaurant
815.838.6500
www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
A fine dining establishment located inside the Gaylord Building.
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| I&M Canal Visitor Center |
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815/838-4830
www.dnr.state.il.us
Hands-on-History gallery. Public and student programs. |
| Illinois State Museum, Lockport Gallery |
Norton Building, First Floor
201 W. 10th Street, Lockport
815-838-7400
Changing exhibitions focusing on Illinois art and artists. |
| Isle a la Cache Museum |
501 East Romeo Road, Romeoville
815/886-1467
www.fpdwc.org
Isle a la Cache Museum is dedicated to 18th Century
fur trade in this region. |
| Jacob Henry Mansion |
| Elegant National Historic Landmark offering unique Victorian setting.
Weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome. |
| Lockport Old Canal Days |
June 14, 15 & 16, 2002
PO Box 31, Lockport
815/838-4744
Begins Friday, 6:30pm parade. Saturday & Sunday arts, crafts, entertainment, carnival, food, wagon tours. |
Lockport Township Park District -
Gladys Fox Museum |
| Oldest limestone church in Northern Illinois. Special exhibits,
ball rental, history of Dellwood Park. |
| Naper Settlement |
523 S. Webster Street, Naperville
630-420-6017
www.napersettlement.museum
November - March
10 AM - 4 PM Tues - Friday
April - October
10 AM - 4 PM Tues - Sat
1PM - 4PM - Sun
Discover a museum where the past meets the present in a recreated outdoor village of 30
historical structures nestled on a beautifully landscaped 12-acre site. |
| Rialto Square Theatre Tour |
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
Tickets: 815/726-6600
Rentals: 815/726-7171 |
| Route 66 Association |
2743 Veterans Parkway-Room 166 Springfield
Not for profit volunteer group organized to promote, educate and enjoy the past
and present of historic Route 66 in Illinois. |
| Slovenian Women's Union of America & Slovenian Heritage Museum |
| The museum was founded in 1978, dedicated in 1983, and is maintained by volunteers.
SWUA members from all over the U.S. contribute to the displays & exhibits. |
| Joliet Mosaic Walking Tour |
City Center, Joliet
815/727-2323 or 815/722-4140
Self-guided walking tour of magnificent murals, sculptures and mosaics by the Friends
of Community Public Art throughout Joliet's New City Center. |
| Mar Theatre |
121 S. Main St
Wilmington, IL 60481
815/476-4662
www.the-mar.com
Sit back in the past and see a current feature film in the art
deco historic Mar Theatre, located along historic Route 66. |
| Will County Historical Society |
803 S. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815/838-5080
www.WillCountyHistory.org
Located in the original 1837 Illinois & Michigan Canal office (a National Historic Landmark),
the Museum features changing exhibits highlighting the rich heritage of Will County and the I&M Canal.
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