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Historic Places/Tours
Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory
225 N. Gougar Road, Joliet
815/741-7278
www.jolietpark.org
Lord & Burnham designed this historic Greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti-room, show house, outdoor gardens.
Joliet Area Historical Museum

204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Museum celebrating the themes and experiences of the people who settled the Jolirt area, including a Route 66 Welcome Center, temporary exhibit gallery, discovery room, gift shoe, café and auditorium.

Gaylord Building Historic Site

Gaylord Building Historic Site
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815.588.1100
www.canalcor.org/gaylord

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.

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
20 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet
815/722-2465
Elegant National Historic Landmark offering unique Victorian setting. Weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
www.jacobhenrymansion.com
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
231 E. 9th Street, Lockport
815/838-1183
Oldest limestone church in Northern Illinois. Special exhibits, ball rental, history of Dellwood Park. *
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
431 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/727-1926
www.swua.org
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
815/838-5080
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 St
Lockport, IL 60441
815/476-4662
www.willcountyhistory.org