| Motorsports |
| Autobahn Country Club |
3795 S. Patterson Road
Joliet, IL 60436
815/722-2223
www.DriveFastBeSafe.com
8:00am - 6:00pm
An event at ACC will be different than anything you have ever experienced. We have custom
made arrive & drive programs for cars or go karts. Our food and hospitality will amaze you. |
| Chicagoland Speedway |
500 Speedway Boulevard
Joliet, IL 60433
815/722-5500
www.chicagolandspeedway.com
Chicagoland Speedway annually hosts the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series, IndyCar Series, Firestone
Indy Lights, ARCA RE/MAX Series, as well as several driving schools. Additionally, Chicagoland Speedway
hosted its first ever NASCAR camping World Truck Series race on August 28, 2009.
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| Route 66 Raceway |
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet
815/722-5500
Tickets: 815/727-RACE
www.route66raceway.com
Entertainment facility featuring concerts, motorsports, and more, including two NHRA National Drag Racing events, World of Outlaws and Demolition Derbies during the 2008 season. |
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| Golf |
| Bolingbrook Golf Club |
2001 Rodeo Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630/771-9400
www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com
Located just forty minutes southwest of Chicago, Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class
facility and championship golf. Bolingbrook Golf Club features an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed
championship golf course, an exceptional practice facility with a learning academy, state-of-the-art
GPS-equipped golf carts, and a 76,000 square foot clubhouse with men's and women's locker rooms, lounges, two
full-service restaurants, and full banquet facilities. Annual Memberships are available. |
| Boughton Ridge Golf Course |
335 E. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/739-4100
www.bolingbrookparks.org
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the
perfect course for a quick round of great golf. |
| Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club |
| A premier golfing destination. Golf Digest 4 1/2 stars places to play. Rolling and wooded, superb. |
| Inwood Golf Course |
| Tailored to the accurate player, with distinct challenges for all abilities. Lighted range, pro shop, concessions. |
| Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club |
| 18-hole championship caliber golf course, driving range, and learning center.
Clubhouse features pro-shop, restaurant, banquet hall. |
| Wedgewood Golf Course |
| A stern test for golfers. Wedgewood is a championship course. Lighted range, pro shop, concessions. |
| Woodruff Golf Course |
| Opened in 1921, Woodruff is an 18-hole sporty course with hilly terrain. |
Fishing |
| Braidwood/Mazonia State Fish & Wildlife Area |
Rt. 53 and Huston Road, Braidwood
815/237-0063
700 acres of grassland, brushy draws and shrubs on its 1,017 acres. Hunting, picnicking and more. |
| Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm |
419 Trout Farm Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/739-2600
www.bolingbrookparks.org
Experience the beauty of fishing at the four small lakes stocked every summer. Perfect for families!
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| Other Activities |
| Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm |
| Fun for the whole family. Open in the fall through Halloween every year. |
| Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park |
201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
815/724-3760
Civic cultural arts center, indoor theatre, outdoor bandshell and historical walk along the waterway
where Joliet/Juliet had its first home and businesses.
www.bicentennialpark.org |
| Bolingbrook Park District |
201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/739-0272
www.bolingbrookparks.org
Providing over 2300 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and discover at Bolingbrook Park District. |
| Bookie Magee's Hideaway & OTB |
2450 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815/744-6500
www.illinoisotb.com
Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - Midnight
Sports bar and state-of-the-art Off Track Betting facility. Offering simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness
horse racing from Illinois and around the country. A great place to grab a bite to eat with over sixty
televisions and comfortable seating.
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| Brunswick Zone XL Romeoville |
735 Center Blvd, Romeoville
630/378-2695
www.bowlbrunswick.com
Full feature family friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. The XL center in Romeoville sets the
standard for family entertainment with over 60,000 square feet of smoke free fun for all ages. |
| CPX Sports |
| World's only extreme sports theme park.
Enjoy paint ball, BMX and mountain biking, skateboarding and more. |
Dollinger Family Farm |
7420 E. Hansel Road, Minooka
815/467-4698
www.dollingerfarms.com
Our pumpkin farm offers fall decorations, farm animals, hayrides, corn maze, haunted barn and fun!
MC, V, D |
| Empress Casino Joliet |
2300 Empress Drive
Joliet, IL 60434
815/744-9400
www.pngaming.com
8:30 – 6:30am daily
Experience the ALL NEW Empress Casino Joliet which includes a fully renovated casino floor,
brand new VIP Lounge, State of the Art High Limit gaming area and our new Take Two Deli and
Buffet and are right on the casino floor! Don't forget you can stay where you play at our
on-site hotel or RV Park. The THRILL is BACK!
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| Harlow Lockwood Softball Fields/Inwood Sports Complex |
| Six softball fields, four soccer fields. Concession facilities. League and open play.
Spectators always welcome. |
| Harrahs Joliet Casino & Hotel |
151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet
1/800-HARRAHS or 815-740-2326
www.harrahsjoliet.com
Looking for the perfect night out? Harrah's Joliet is your best bet! Start off at The Reserve, winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence,
for prime steaks prepared to perfection. At Stage 151, you'll find the best live music. Don't miss our fast action table games and the hottest
slots around. End your event in style with a signature martini from our sleek, modern bar, Sheer. For more information on our events center,
restaurants and entertainment schedules, visit www.harrahsjoliet.com or call
1-800-HARRAHS. |
| Hartman Recreation Center |
| Various recreation activities for toddlers through seniors. Gymnasium open to public. Daily open gym hours. |
| Haunted Trails Amusement |
1425 N. Broadway
Joliet, IL 60435
815/722-7800
Family oriented entertainment center. Indoor and outdoor rides, miniature golf, 3 go cart tracks,
laser tag, batting cages, baseball diamond, 100's of games, restaurant and a 14 acre picnic grove
for groups up to 2000.
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| Hidden Oaks Nature Center |
419 Trout Farm Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/739-2600
www.bolingbrookparks.org
Uncover the past, explore the present and imagine the future at Chicagoland's newest "green" nature center.
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| International Ice Centre |
| Three surface ice rinks, NHL sized with combined seating for up to 1,000 guests.
Programs include figure skating and hockey for both youth and adults. |
| Inwood Ice Arena |
| Instructional figure skating and hockey. Open public skating. Rental skates,
fitness center, exercise studio, concessions |
| Joliet Jackhammers |
| Professional minor league baseball team in the Northern League provides affordable,
family entertainment in downtown Joliet. This 4,200 seat stadium features luxury suites, souvenir shop, picnic area
and playground inside the stadium. |
| KidsWork Children's Museum |
11 S. White St., Frankfort
815/469-1199
www.kidsworkchildrensmuseum.org
KidsWork Children's Museum is a cultural institution which brings children, families and the community together to engage in
fun, hands-on interactive play.
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday - 10:00am to 8:00pm
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| Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre |
| Twenty-six years of quality educational theater. Diverse selection of productions. |
| Libra Three Productions |
| Libra Three Productions presents musical events in the Caterpillar
Auditorium at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. |
| Mar Theatre |
121 S. Main Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
815/773-9936
www.the-mar.com
The Historic Mar Theatre is located in the "theatre district" of Wilmington. First
run movies on 2 screens, and special live events. What's playing at the Mar 815-476-4662.
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| Mesta's Musicals |
| Mesta's Musicals at White Fence Farm - Wholesome Family Entertainment. Join us for lunch and dinner show packages filled with song, dance and humor. |
| Multi-Purpose Center |
| Over 200 recreational activities for toddlers through seniors. Gymnasium open daily.
Full service gymnastics program. |
| Paint Pursuit Games |
PO Box 545, Plainfield
815/577-0044
www.paintpursuitgames.com
Specializing in private group outings since 1988. Great for corporate team building, bachelor and birthday parties, friends and family.
An outing that will be remembered and enjoyed. Call for times and reservations. |
| Patty Waszak-"One Gal, Thirty Instruments" |
| A one-woman show. Thirty musical instruments. Music, comedy, trivia, audience participation and sing-a-long. |
| Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park |
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/739-1705
www.bolingbrookparks.org
Experience one of Chicagoland's premiere indoor/outdoor aquatic parks. Pelican Harbor offers the
best family entertainment value in the area. Come check it out!
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| Rialto Square Theatre |
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
Tickets: 815/726-6600
Rentals: 815/726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
The Rialto Square Theatre, a restored vaudeville movie house continues its rich history of top name, affordable,
family entertainment. The Rialto is an ideal setting for special events and tours.
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| Siegel's Cottonwood Farm |
17250 Weber Rd., Crest Hill
815-741-2693
800-304-FARM
www.cottonwoodfarms.net
www.ourpumpkinfarm.com
www.statesville.org
Home of Pumpkinfest fall festival, playlands, cornfield maze, new fun attractions, gem mining and home of Statesville Haunted Prison. Siegels garden center, famous for their X-tra sweet corn. Youll find flowers, shrubs and plants, all year long. Now featuring the perfect location for your corporate, company or group picnic at a real family owned working farm since 1909. |
| Splash Station |
| Opened Summer 2002 featuring six person racing slide, body and tube slides,
a lazy river and zero depth pool. |
| Wilderness Falls |
145 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook
630/378-8888
www.wildernessfalls.com
Minutes from I55 and Weber Road, Family Fun. Enjoy two mini golf courses, batting cages, arcade and party room. |