| straightforward rooms feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a fitness center. upgraded rooms add sofabeds or whirlpool tubs. set on a tree-lined street off i-80, this relaxed budget hotel is 3 miles from the ornate rialto square theatre and 7 miles from car racing at the chicagoland speedway. breakfast and parking are available
O'Hare International Airport 56 min
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (11 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (13 min)
Hiking, park, and history Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (17 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (13 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Joliet Area Historical Museum (10 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Pilcher Park Nature Center (14 min)
Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails. Old Joliet Prison (14 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (18 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Splash Station (7 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest (25 min)
Pumpkin-season farm market with attractions such as pig races & a zoo. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (7 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Dellwood Park (16 min)
150-acre park with picnic shelters, playgrounds & a disc-golf course, plus athletic fields & trails. Des Plaines River (29 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. HellsGate Haunted House (22 min) Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve (16 min) | 
