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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was dedicated as the 117th national cemetery within the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration. Located 50 miles from Chicago the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is named after the 16th President of the United States and founder of the National Cemeteries. The Cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates service members of 20th century wars on 15 memorials. An 18-foot granite obelisk crowned by a bronze eagle with outstretched wings commemorates the 2,403 Americans who died in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. While a life size bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln commemorates and honors President Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is near Historic Route 66. |
20953 W. Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421 815-423-9958 Visit Our Website |
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Ainsworth Photography and Gallery Skilled photographic studio and galleria displaying various local and regional artists year round. |
116 North Chicago Street/Suite 102 Joliet, IL 60435 815-726-1840 Visit Our Website |
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Autobahn Country Club Autobahn Country Club is the 4th longest road course in the US. We have multiple public driving events and programs including Go Karting. |
3795 CenterPoint Way Joliet, IL 60436 815-722-2223 Fax: 815-722-2221 Visit Our Website |
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Axe Factor Throwing Axe Factor Throwing is the Midwest’s premier indoor urban axe throwing destination. The experienced “Axeperts” will show you how to throw axes as well as make sure that you have an axe-ellent time doing it. At Axe Factor Throwing you can walk-in at any time. Their lanes can fit up to 12 people and they will do their best to keep your group together. You can go to axefactorthrowing.com to book a lane, but walk-ins are also welcome. The age limit is 13 years of age or older and all axe throwers must wear closed toed shoes. Hosting an event? They allow groups of 25 or more to reserve their private party room for use during the reservation and subject to an additional charge. Celebrate your next group event at Axe Factor Throwing! Axe Factor Throwing is great for Holiday Parties, Birthdays, Family Gatherings, Corporate Team Building, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Divorce Parties, Date Night and Axe Throwing Leagues. Conveniently located on Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in Plainfield and off of Route 66 and Downtown Plainfield. Feeling Hungry? Axe Factor Throwing can cater your next event. Backroads Pub & Grill can provide the fuel for hitting those axe throwing targets. Back Roads Pub & Grill is located next door to Axe Factor Throwing. |
13717 S. Route 30, Unit 105 Plainfield, IL 60544 779-252-1300 Visit Our Website |
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Berwyn Route 66 Car Show Soak up the classic car culture of Historic Route 66 with a stroll through over 500+ vintage & custom vehicles. |
Ogden Ave, between Oak Park Ave & Ridgeland Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-8100 Visit Our Website |
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre On historic Bluff Street along the waterway downtown Joliet, the park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Wednesdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon. |
201 W. Jefferson Street at Bluff Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-724-3761 Fax: 815-724-3773 Visit Our Website |
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Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory Located in the 630-acre Pilcher Park, the greenhouse is open 7 days a week 8 am to 4:30 pm. Flower shows are showcased throughout the year for your enjoyment. Also visit the restored conservatory, offering a wonderful experience for all ages. |
222 N. Gougar Road Joliet, IL 60432 815-741-7278 Visit Our Website |
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Bishops Hill - Winery Bishops Hill Winery started making wine in a basement on the south side of Chicago. They were able to perfect their process over time. They take pride in making the best wine possible. In order to do this they add minimal sulfates to protect the wine. Malolactic fermentation is an important step in order to soften the acidity in all our wines. All their grapes come from California and they process the grapes from start to finish. Bishops Hill Winery purchased the current property off the Joliet Diocese and they have been converting it into wine making. “The Castle” was built in 1892 and is built entirely from limestone found in the Joliet Area with a German influence. There is a castle on the property along with a tunnel they have unearthed which is 90ft long by 16ft wide. The wine processing center will be built incorporating the tunnel. They will eventually store the wine in the tunnel which has a constant 57 degree temp which makes it environmentally friendly. There are currently 4 varietals to start. They make a high end Cabernet from the Amber Nolls region in California. They also make a Merlot, Malbec and Old Vine Zinfandel from the Lake Hills region in California which will be a mid-ranged priced option. They will also have an affordable wine priced in the low range consisting of blends and straight grapes. Come for a wine tasting, purchase a few bottles or let us host your next bridal shower, corporate party, fundraiser, wedding, or any other event as they have many spacious rooms throughout the Castle to make them suitable for small to large gatherings. Bishops Hill Winery is located just minutes away from Downtown Joliet and Historic Route 66. |
310 Bridge Street Joliet, IL 60435 312-617-1116 Visit Our Website |
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Bronkberry Farms The Bronk Farm has been in the family for 5 generations growing corn and soy beans. In 2012 Jennifer Bronk and husband Kevin Veen established Bronkberry Farms. We wanted our farm to be a “destination” for our neighbors and surrounding communities! We started with a roadside stand with a small greenhouse, a ¼ acre vegetable garden and a pumpkin patch. We have since “grown” into a 70×30’ barn & “state of the art” greenhouse. We are now growing vegetables and fruit including over 600 apple trees on 25+ acres. We invite you and your family to come on out to visit our farm, share in the experience, make family memories here and watch us grow! Bronkberry Farms has a plenty of parking and located just 1 mile east of Route 59 (Route 66) and 1 mile south of Caton Farm Road in Planifeld. |
18061 S. Bronk Road Plainfield, IL 60586 815-436-6967 Visit Our Website |
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Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet (CAPA) The Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet was formed in 1981 by concerned neighbors looking to preserve, protect and promote their historic neighborhood. The organization puts on several events throughout the year including a garage sale. In September they hold a Housewalk that allows the community to explore the interior of 5 historical homes and the LaVerne & Dorothy Brown Science Hall at the University of St. Francis. At each home, you’ll learn about the location’s history and design. Bring your walking shoes or ride the trolley between each home stop. |
P.O. Box 3662 Joliet, IL 60434 815-726-4163 Visit Our Website |
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Chicagoland Speedway Located just three miles south of I-80 on historic Route 66 and only 40 minutes from downtown Chicago, Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway are two of the United States premier auto-racing facilities. Chicagoland Speedway annually hosts all of three NASCAR’s premier series on its 1.5 mile tri-oval, including the start of the NASCAR Playoffs.. Across the street, Route 66 Raceway hosts over 40 events every season including the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, Team Demolition Derby, Monster Trucks and many other drag racing events on the quarter-mile drag strip. Every summer is one for the races! Call 815-722-5500 for more information and to get your tickets today! |
500 Speedway Boulevard Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-5500 Fax: 815-724-0520 Visit Our Website |
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City of Wilmington Situated in an almost picture-perfect spot along the Kankakee River, “The Island City” of Wilmington has witnessed a lot of history and has intricate ties to The Illinois & Michigan Canal, Route 66, and even the Underground Railroad. The city’s historic downtown is an antiquarian’s dream with 20 different antiques shops to browse. The annual Catfish Days Festival is a great place to get a taste of local flavor and a bite of catfish. Another popular stop along Route 66 is The Gemini Giant, a fiberglass man sporting a space helmet and rocket ship which serves as a tribute to the country’s obsession with space travel during the 1960’s. Outside the city, one can enjoy boating and fishing on the Kankakee River, as well as, The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. |
1165 S. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-2175 Fax: 815-476-2276 Visit Our Website |
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Corvettes Unlimited Corvettes Unlimited has been a pillar in the Joliet corvette owners community for 40 years. The goal of the club is to provide activities and technical information to members and corvette enthusiasts. Every spring Corvettes Unlimited hosts their annual Corvette Show and G.M. Parts Swap at Hawk Auto Chevrolet Cadillac in Joliet. |
2001 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-715-3644 Visit Our Website |
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CPX Sports CPX Sports has created the ultimate experience in paintball excitement. Solo or with a group, it's 150 acres of pure adrenalin fun! Open year round Wednesday - Sunday. Just south of I-80, off Route 53. |
2903 Schweitzer Road Joliet, IL 60435 815-726-2800 Visit Our Website |
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Flagg Creek Golf Course A nine-hole, par 33 golf course, featuring bent-grass greens, watered fairways, and three sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. |
6939 South Wolf Road Countryside, IL 60525 708-246-3336 Fax: 708-246-5703 Visit Our Website |
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Forest Preserve District of Will County The Forest Preserve District of Will County owns or manages land in 70 forest preserves, including 10 designated as Illinois Nature Preserves for their rare natural features. Many preserves offer amenities such as picnic shelters, campsites, canoe/kayak/boat launches, fishing access, ice skating ponds, playgrounds, and sled hills. The Forest Preserve District offers more than 116 miles of trails for biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, in-line skating, running, and/or snowshoeing, depending on the trail surface. The trails, which travel through the Joliet area, include the Centennial Trail/ I&M Canal Trail, Joliet Junction Trail, Old Plank Road Trail, Rock Run Greenway Trail and the Wauponsee Glacial Trail. |
17540 W. Laraway Road Joliet, IL 60433 815-727-8700 Fax: 815-722-3608 Visit Our Website |
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Gallery Seven Gallery Seven is a fine art gallery located in the Historic Gaylord Building in Downtown Lockport, Illinois. Gallery Seven features work from local, national and international artists, as well as from its’ own members. On display are artists photography, paintings, sculpture, pottery, wood work, glass work and jewelry. The Gallery’s co-op artists host event throughout the year. |
200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor) Lockport, IL 60441 815-483-4310 Visit Our Website |
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Gemini Giant The Gemini Giant is one of the biggest attractions located along the Mother Road of Route 66 at the eastern entrance to Wilmington, Illinois in Will County. This picture-worthy landmark stands outside the old Launching Pad Drive-In Restaurant. The Gemini Giant is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that resembles a welding mask. The 30 foot tall statue is one of many giant "Muffler Man" advertising props found throughout the Unites States in the 1960s. Weighing in at an incredible 438 pounds, the Gemini Giant is the perfect place to stop along Route 66 to take your picturesque selfie. |
201 Bridge Street Wilmington, IL 60481 Visit Our Website |
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Haunted Trails Entertainment Park & Picnic Groves The Haunted Trails of Joliet is a unique, year-round “Halloween-themed” family entertainment center. Haunted Trails specializes in family fun, birthday parties, group celebrations, company picnics and events for all ages. Fun amenities include two award winning 18-hole mini-golf courses, two go-kart tracks, plus a junior go-kart track for the little ones, laser tag, batting cages and amusement rides. The Monster’s Tomb Game Room is the place for game lovers to congregate, as it features over a hundred video and redemption games. Haunted Trails Entertainment Park & Picnic Groves was voted as the Herald News readers’ choice award winner for Best in Family Recreation and Best Birthday Party Venue. |
1423 N. Broadway Street, (Rt. 53) Joliet, IL 60435 815-722-7800 Fax: 815-722-9924 Visit Our Website |
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Heritage Corridor CVB-Joliet Visitors Center Your source for leisure, group and meeting planning. Contact our tourism coordinators today at 800-926-CANAL (2262). Call for the latest event information, lodging deals, and shopping and dining specials. Limited Hours, please call ahead for information. |
30 N. Bluff Street, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Joliet, IL 60435 OR 800-926-2262 Visit Our Website |
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Historic Route 66 Tours Specializing in historic Route 66 speaking programs and tours, historians John and Lenore Weiss are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Route 66 in Illinois. |
22550 West Highway 113 Wilmington, IL 60481 815-458-6616 Visit Our Website |
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Historic Standard Gas Station Museum open April-October. Souvenirs and Route 66 memorabilia. Home of the Subway Tunnel. |
400 S. West St. (Old Route 66) Odell, IL 60460 815-998-2133 Visit Our Website |
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Hollywood Casino Joliet The Hollywood Casino Joliet offers some of the best promotions in all of Chicagoland. Experience exciting action on over 1,100 of the most popular slot and video poker machines, and tables. There is non-stop action on the 50,000 square foot gaming floor; that includes a fantastic selection of table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette. Several dining options are available from the fine dining of a steak house to the casual beer and burgers of a sports bar. After a long day of winning, rest easy in one of the 100 premier hotel rooms or stay across the rest at the Hollywood Casino Joliet RV Park. This is Hollywood – where you’ll find one blockbuster hit after another. |
777 Hollywood Boulevard Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 Visit Our Website |
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Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is an organization created to honor and celebrate the musical contributions of Illinois to the world. Based in Downtown Joliet, Illinois the museum features artifacts from musicians and bands as a way to honor all genres of music connected with Illinois. The mission of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is to preserve the history of musicians and bands with Illinois ties while educating visitors about the rich music history. The mission will meet their goals through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts of artists who have reached national and international recognition, and by providing enlightening educational programs. |
9 West Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-927-1540 Visit Our Website |
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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum Get a complete Route 66 Experience all under one roof! The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features thousands of artifacts and memorabilia related to Route 66 - The Mother Road. The Museum boasts: - Friendly and knowledgeable guides - Route 66 memorabilia from Hall of Fame members! - Route 66 Artist and Icon, Bob Waldmire's bus and van! - Travel resources - explore the highway by visiting Route 66 towns on our flip-rack library! - A great photo op with the largest Route 66 shield mural, painted on our museum's outside back wall! - SO much more! |
110 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-4566 Visit Our Website |
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Inwood Golf Course This well-constructed course allows players to enjoy a game at any time. 18 holes, 6,196 yards; 71 par. |
3000 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7265 Visit Our Website |
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Inwood Ice Arena The Inwood Ice Arena is open to the public year round. Ice Skating programs include figure skating, hockey and public skating. |
3000 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7275 Visit Our Website |
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iPic Theaters & Salt Sports Bar It's no ordinary Cinema, it's the ultimate night out. iPic gives you the chance to watch their movies in a comfortable reclining chair, order dinner and drinks from your seat or lobby-based upscale lounge. With a limited number of seats, you won't have to worry about distracting neighbors. Relax, enjoy the culinary creativity and watch an amazing movie at iPic Bolingbrook, located at The Promenade Bolingbrook. |
619 E. Boughton Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-378-8034 Fax: 630-783-1346 Visit Our Website |
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Isle a la Cache Museum The Isle a La Cache Museum is part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County in Romeoville, Illinois near the Des Plaines River. Isle a la Cache Museum offers an adventure in 18th century history, when "Illinois Country" was home to French voyageurs and native Potawatomi. The Museum features interactive exhibits of the Great Lakes fur trade of the 1700s, in addition to a replica Native American longhouse. The Museum offers nature and history educational opportunities to school groups and youth groups. |
501 E. Romeo Road Romeoville, IL 60446 815-727-8100 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Area Historical Museum The Joliet Area Historical Museum, in downtown Joliet, offers history buffs with a chance to relive history through special exhibits, educational programs and a summer concert series. The museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people. At the Joliet Area Historical Museum you can take a walk through a replica of the I&M Canal, window shop on turn-of-the-century street, live the legend of the ‘Mother Road’ Route 66, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. You will discovery family fun at every turn when you visit the Joliet Area Historical Museum. |
204 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-5201 Fax: 815-723-9039 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame This state of the art meeting and social space is available for your group or celebration. Located within Joliet Slammers Stadium, the Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame's club like atmosphere and technology is an impressive meeting spot. |
One Mayor Art Schultz Drive Joliet, IL 60435 815-726-2287 |
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Joliet Community Public Art Tours Tour the 125 beautiful murals, mosaics and sculptures throughout the Joliet parks, school and street corners. Learn about local history and wildlife while viewing exciting visual art. 56 artworks are located in the Joliet City Center. Tours are available by appointment. |
310 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-722-4140 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Drama Guild The Joliet Drama Guild has been entertaining audiences for over 73 years. This all-volunteer group performs five quality productions a year at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre. |
201 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 877-JDG-1933 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Local landmarks, in the form of buildings, structures, and sites, collectively form our cultural heritage. Recognizing this cultural heritage is important to honor the past and to understand the present and future. Historic preservation seeks to continually identify, preserve and protect landmarks that make up our cultural heritage for our use, education, observation, and pleasure. Historic preservation is present on national, state and local levels. |
150 W. Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-724-4052 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Iron Works Historic Site The 52-acre Joliet Iron Works Historic Site is part of the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the Des Plaines River preservation system, which conserves more than 2,400 acres. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site features 0.59 mile of paved trail that provides a self-guided interpretive tour of the site's historical significance. The preserve also provides access to the 7.55-mile, crushed limestone/paved I&M Canal ideal for biking, hiking, running, and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter. Joliet Iron Works was once the biggest business in Joliet. Today, the historic site tells the story of the early process of purifying iron and of the people that worked there. |
Access E. Route 53 & Scott Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-8700 Fax: 815-722-3608 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Park District Joliet Park District offers over 60 parks, softball fields, three championship golf courses, an ice arena, Splash Station waterpark, and indoor recreational facilities for all occasions. Take time for fun! |
3000 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7275 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Public Library Read, Discover and Explore at the Joliet Public Library. The library is located on Ottawa Street and provides learning opportunities and resources for all ages. The Joliet Public Library received the 2018 ALA Excellence in Library Programming Award for their program “Star Wars Day.” The library hosts the largest Disney approved Star Wars event of its kind in the world. Residents and visitors are treated to an array of literacy events throughout the year. The Joliet Public Library connects you to your world, your community, and yourself. |
150 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-2660 Fax: 815-740-6161 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Slammers Baseball The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team in the independent Frontier League, who play their home games at Joliet Route 66 Stadium. The "Slammers" name refers to the famous prisons of Joliet and Will Count, as well as a common baseball term. The Slammers won the Frontier League Championship in 2011. A Joliet Slammers baseball game is the perfect way to enjoy family time throughout the summer. Not only are you watching baseball but they have plenty of fun activities happening throughout the game. Throughout the season there are theme night, fireworks, and weekly promotions. They are also a great place for a corporate outing or party, as the Route 66 Stadium has a variety of group hosting locations that include food and allow you to mingle with your guests. Hit a home run with the family at a Joliet Slammers game. |
1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-2287 Fax: 815-726-4304 Visit Our Website |
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Joliet Union Station As one of Joliet's most historic buildings, this beautiful and unique event venue was once a bustling hub for travelers. |
50 E. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-254-7003 Visit Our Website |
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Leisure Lake Resort Resort with 212 campsites, in-ground pool, 24 acre stocked fishing lake, 2 acre beach, on-site convenience store, activities throughout the year and much more. |
21900 SW Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60431 815-741-9405 Fax: 815-741-9417 Visit Our Website |
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Lewis University Ideally situated in Romeoville, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational university offering more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 37 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs. The campus is a picturesque 410-acre setting which houses more than 1,200 students in 11 residence halls, all within walking distance of well-equipped classrooms, the library, the JFK Recreation and Fitness Center, the Student Union, Sancta Alberta Chapel and the Lewis University Airport. |
One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446-2200 815-836-5250 Fax: 815-836-5002 Visit Our Website |
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Larger than life! At 19,000 acres, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is huge in itself. Adjacent to the 4,200 acre Des Plaines Conservation Area and close to 22 other natural areas - creating a macrosite of nearly 40,000 acres. Seasonal programs, tours, winter lecture series and volunteer work days throughout the year. Visit website for a schedule of events. |
30239 South State Route 53 Wilmington, IL 60481 815-423-6370 Fax: 815-423-6376 Visit Our Website |
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Midwest Classics on 66 Midwest Classics on 66 is located on historic Route 66 in Wilmington, Illinois. This classic car museum features classic cars, America muscle cars, and vintage motorcycles and a gift shop. Midwest Classics on 66 also has a dealer license and sells Classic & American Muscle Cars. The museum caters to all ages, as the entire family will enjoy reliving the history of automobiles at Midwest Classics on 66. |
706 West Baltimore St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-926-2542 Visit Our Website |
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Miracle League of Joliet The Miracle League of Joliet provides an opportunity for physically and mentally challenged children to play baseball on a specially designed synthetic field! With a strong team of volunteers and teams of eager children ready to play, you can help make a Miracle. |
Office:320 Waterstone Way, Suite 100, Field:120 E. Clinton Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-744-3041 Visit Our Website |
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Old Joliet Prison The Old Joliet Prison was built in the 1850's, housing infamous criminals like Leopold, Loeb and Gacy. The prison also housed some famous characters, including "Joliet" Jake Blues (The Blues Brothers) and Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrons (Prison Break). The castle-like Prison was built with Joliet limestone, with over 20 buildings inside its four walls. Take the hour-long tour on specific days of the week, and learn more about Joliet Correctional Center ... which is more known as Old Joliet Prison. Get more information at https://www.jolietprison.org. |
1125 N. Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-5201 Visit Our Website |
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Old Joliet Prison Park Discover the history of Joliet's most infamous prison. Old Joliet Prison Park is open to the public dawn to dusk daily and located just outside the Collins Street Prison facility. Featuring eight informational kiosks on the prison's inmates, history and television/movie fame, the park is the perfect stop on your trip to Joliet! |
1125 Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432 OR 1-877-4-Joliet Visit Our Website |
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P. Seth Magosky Museum of Victorian Life & Joliet History A Joliet architectural resource center as well as museum of Victorian lifestyle, held within the historic Hiram B. Scutt Mansion of Joliet. A civil war home and Joliet's last limestone building. |
206 N. Broadway Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-3052 |
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Pilcher Park Nature Center The Pilcher Park Nature Center is your family nature destination for hiking, biking or cross country skiing. The nature center offers a wide variety of scenic trails to take in the beauty of the Illinois Valley area. Picher Park also provides playground areas and picnic grounds. The park has over 640 acres that is home to wildlife and the perfect environment for outdoor recreation. The Pilcher Park Nature Center will make you feel like you escaped the city for an afternoon of scenic beauty. |
2501 Highland Park Drive Joliet, IL 60432 815-741-7277 Visit Our Website |
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Plainfield Historical Society Museum is open Saturdays 1pm-4pm. The historic EJ&E Depot and train cars at the NE corner of W. Lockport Street and Wood Farm Road. |
23836 W. Main St. Plainfield, IL 60544 1-815-436-4073 Fax: 1-815-436-1864 Visit Our Website |
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Rialto Square Theatre The Rialto Square Theatre is considered one of the 10 most beautiful theatres in the nation. Offering Concerts, Comedy, Broadway, Dance, and hosting weddings and receptions, the Rialto ensures you can always find the entertainment you're looking for. |
102 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-726-7171 Fax: 815-726-0352 Visit Our Website |
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Route 66 Park This park has an overlook for viewing the historic Collins Street Prison where The Blues Brothers and other movies were filmed. Informational kiosks highlight Route 66 attractions in Joliet with directions, photos, and messages. |
920 N. Broadway Street Joliet, IL 60435 Visit Our Website |
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Route 66 Raceway Route 66 Raceway is the World’s Premier Drag Racing facility located three miles south of I-80 on historic Route 66. Route 66 Raceway is the sister track to Chicagoland Speedway. Route 66 hosts the annual NHRA Route 66 Nationals, a stop of the professional NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The Route 66 Raceway also hosts an annual Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, the NMRA / NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing, ET Bracket Series races, the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League and other various events throughout the year. Adjacent to Route 66 Raceway is The Dirt Oval at 66, which hosts multiple dirt racing events as well as demolition derbies. Joliet and Route 66 Raceway are your racing headquarters all year round. |
500 Speedway Boulevard Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-5500 Visit Our Website |
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RT66 Old School Brewing Rt 66 Old School Brewing is located on Route 66 and next to the Kankakee River. It is just steps from Water Street in Wilmington and located next to Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66. Stop in to try an ice cold beer in this new brewery. Proud owners Steve & Tina Nelson had a vision several years ago and FINALLY made it a reality. Steve and Tina are TRUE lovers of beer. Everywhere they travel, they checkout all the local breweries. That got them thinking to open a small hometown brewery in Wilmington! They’ve had a lot of coaching from a brewery in Bonita Springs, Florida, Momentum Brewhouse. The owner is originally from Illinois, where he once called South Wilmington and Kankakee his home! Steve & Tina are excited to share their passion with all of you! They look forward to making the brewery a homey, sit down/relax, hangout and play games type atmosphere. |
110 Bridge Street Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-2220 Visit Our Website |
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Sable Creek Winery Sable Creek Winery will have a total of 15-20 different wines of various wine styles from grapes purchased from premier vineyards in California, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and New York. They offer wine tastings, wine club, couples events, Girl’s Night Out events along with other events to make you want to go over and over. There is a private room that can be reserved for parties that can hold up to 42 people. The entire venue can be rented out to hold a total of 112 people. Charcuterie, meats, cheeses and other items are for sale to accompany with your wine tastings. There is a nice gift selection of different items and Sable Creek Winery can also make nice gift baskets for purchase. Sable Creek Winery is located between Route 66 and Lincoln Highway within the Warehouse 109 District that is just a ½ mile from Historic Downtown Plainfield. Please check the website and/or Facebook for their hours of operation. |
14912 S. Eastern Avenue Unit 103 Plainfield, IL 60544 815-214-9463 Visit Our Website |
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Joliet Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We’ve been voted the number one “out of the box” workout and the “best party ever.” Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. We are dedicated to providing you with the pure joy that comes with flying. We are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. We believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. We are healthy and bursting with energy. We fly high and keep it safe. We are Sky Zone. At Sky Zone you can have awesome healthy fun as we have a variety of things to do such as: ninja warrior course, ultimate dodgeball, freestyle trampolines, sky slam-basketball and foam zone play to name just a few. We offer several different packages, programs and pricing options. You can even come inside and purchase gift cards. We are a great location to host a birthday party, group event, fundraiser or even an entire facility rental. |
2318 Essington Road, Unit 1 Joliet, IL 60435 815-314-4890 Visit Our Website |
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Slovenian Woman's Heritage Museum Open M-F: 10:00am- 2:00pm Established to preserve the ethnic Slovenian heritage and honor the immigrants who settled in the area. Gift shop with Slovenian items and music. |
431 N. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-1926 Visit Our Website |
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Splash Station Waterpark 20 acres of splish splashing fun, featuring: Miner's Mountain: The Midwest's only 200 foot, six lane racing slide, Raging Rapids Ravine: An 865 foot lazy river, The Rattler: Enclosed body slide, Hot Shot: Open body slide, The Tunnel: Open tube slide, The Gauntlet: Enclosed tube slide, Pelican Pond: Zero depth pool, Tumbleweed Pass: Sandy Play Area, and Dining Car Cafe: Full Service Concessions. |
2780 Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7250 Visit Our Website |
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Splash Station Waterpark Twenty acres of splish-splashing fun featuring Miner's Mountain, the Midwest's only 200-foot, six-lane racing slide; Raging Rapids Ravine, an 865-foot lazy river; The Rattler, an enclosed body slide; Hot Shot, an open body slide; The Tunnel, an open tube slide; The Gauntlet, an enclosed tube slide; Pelican Pond, a zero-depth pool; Tumbleweed Pass, a sandy play area and Dining Car Cafe for full-service concessions. |
2780 US Route 6 Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7250 Visit Our Website |
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The Forge (Joliet) Located in historic Downtown Joliet, The Forge hosts a variety of concerts and events all year round. The Forge is a live music concert venue that hosts all genres of music and caters to all age demographics. The Forge is hosts music any night of the week and is available for rentals and to outside promoters. |
22 W. Cass Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-666-8079 Visit Our Website |
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The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate The Jacob Henry Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, is well known for its beauty and exceptional culinary offerings, which make the Jacob Henry Mansion the perfect setting for any special occasion. In 1873, the home was the most expensive in the county. The elaborate 40 room mansion is located on Joliet’s prominent Eastern Avenue. The Historic Jacob Henry Estate transforms an ordinary celebration into an extraordinary one. |
20 South Eastern Avenue Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-1420 Fax: 815-722-3455 Visit Our Website |
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The Launching Pad Drive-In The Launching Pad Restaurant on Route 66 is most known for the 30-foot tall spaceman, The Gemini Giant, that stands outside of it. The Launching Pad just finished being remodeled after being closed for several years and is in service to serve you a great Route 66 inspired menu. Make sure to say hello to Holly or Tully! |
810 E. Baltimore Street Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-6535 Visit Our Website |
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Thirteenth Floor Haunted House - Joliet For years it has stood alone as an eerie reminder of the past, beckoning those who dare to explore. Many have claimed to have seen visions of the spirits who have never left, or heard the screams of the trapped and tortured souls within. Are the walls of this abandoned prison actually keeping us out, or keeping them in? This year, the gates will finally open. Come see for yourself, as Thirteenth Floor presents The Old Joliet Haunted Prison, featuring multiple attractions, food, drinks, games, and more! |
515 Woodruff Road Joliet, IL 60432 708-571-3326 Visit Our Website |
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University of St. Francis Founded in 1920, the University of Saint Francis has 3600 students nationwide, offering 38 undergraduate programs, four degree-completion programs and 12 graduate programs, along with a doctorate in nursing practice. |
500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435 OR 800-735-7500 Visit Our Website |
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Village of Dwight Come to Dwight and explore our local businesses, unique restaurants, architectural treasures, beautiful parks, and our Route 66 Gas Station. We will surprise you! |
209 S. Prairie Ave. Dwight, IL 60420 815-584-3077 |
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Village of Hodgkins The Village of Hodgkins prides itself on being a small town, centered on family values and with big hearts. Aside from a close-knit sense of community, Hodgkin’s location has played the most significant role in its growth. Hodgkin’s population exploded in the 1800's as Irish and Italian immigrants came to the area to work on the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, located just one mile south. Industry has consistently shaped the direction of Hodgkins with nearby limestone quarries attracting stone companies and its strategic location a perfect fit for transportation industry hubs. UPS operates the largest package sorting center in the world, named CACH, which employs more than 9,000 people under one roof. In 1997, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad opened an intermodal freight facility in Hodgkins, taking advantage the prime location to move goods faster and more efficiently. Despite the comings and goings, Hodgkin’s remains a small family town within reach of the bustling western suburbs. |
8990 Lyons St. Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-579-6700 Fax: 708-579-6707 Visit Our Website |
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Wedgewood Golf Course This course hosts the Joliet Amateur Tournament annually. 18 holes, 6,836 yards; 72 par. |
Caton Farm Road and Route 59 Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7270 Visit Our Website |
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Whalon Lake Bring your boat, canoe, or kayak to this picturesque 80-acre lake. Fish, hike/bike on the trails, or enjoy the dog park (with permit). |
Royce Road, west of Route 53 NAPERVILLE, IL 60565 815-886-1467 Visit Our Website |
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Woodruff Golf Course Promising a challenge for all golfers. 18 holes; 5,424 yards; 68 par. |
621 Gougar Road Joliet, IL 60435 815-741-7272 Visit Our Website |