| Hegeler Carus Mansion & Foundation |
1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle
815/224-6543
www.hegelercarus.org
A Victorian masterpiece on the National Register of Historic Places. National Historic Landmark. Open Wednesdays through Sundays. Tours are on the hour. Call for tour schedule and group rates. |
| Hume Carnegie Museum |
901 Washington Street, Mendota
815/539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org
Wild Bill Hickok, extensive photographic collection, memorabilia of yesteryear. Special exhibits. Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm. |
| LaSalle Canal Boat & Lock 16 Visitor Center |
754 First Street, LaSalle
815/223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
One-hour ride on replica boat in I&M Canal. 9 AM to 3 PM everyday thru Oct 31. Visitor center – canal exhibits, café, gift shop 7 AM to 7PM. Check website for special events. |
| LaSalle County Historical Museum |
Mill & Canal Streets, Utica
815/667-4861
www.lasallecountymuseum.org
Complex has museum in 1848 warehouse on the I&M Canal, barn, blacksmith shop, and school. Native American artifacts. |
| Memorial Park |
Corner of Jordan & Woodland Streets, Oglesby
815/883-8616
Memorials include WWI, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. The park also has a WWI restored cannon, a Vietnam era helicopter, a statue of a sailor, and a General Pulaski Monument. |
| Mendota Museum & Historical Society |
901 Washington Street, Mendota
815/539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org
Hume-Carnegie Museum, Union Depot Museum, and Breaking the Prairie Museum. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am-11am. |
Ottawa Scouting Museum |
1100 Canal Street, Ottawa
815/431-9353
A museum to promote and preserve the colorful and proud traditions of Boy/Girl Scouting, and Camp Fire.
www.ottawascoutingmuseum.org |
| Reddick Mansion Association |
100 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa
815/434-2737
Pre-Civil War mansion known as one of the area's most expensive and ornate Italianate residences. |
| The Sherri Lynn Riverboat |
Downtown Ottawa on the Illinois River
Ottawa, IL
815-228-5772
Ottawa's only authentic river cruise, offering sightseeing & luncheon cruises. Fully narrated, fun for everyone.
Available for private groups May- Oct.
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| Streatorland Historical Society Museum |
306 S. Vermillion Street, Streator
815/672-2443
Displays include 19th Century clothing, music room, local artifacts and many photographs depicting Streatorland history. |
Union Depot Railroad Museum |
783 Main Street, Mendota
815/538-3800
www.mendotamuseums.org
Model railroad, locomotive display, railroad memorabilia. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm-5pm; Labor Day - Memorial Day, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 5pm; Also open by appointment. |
| Weber House and Garden |
1503 Baker Street, Streator
815/672-8327
Storybook house in a secret garden. Candlelit 18th century rooms. Picnic lunches available.
The Weber House and Garden is open 7 days a week from
10 to 5 pm.
www.weberhouseandgarden.com
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