| theres also a heated indoor pool and an exercise room. breakfast and parking are complimentary. unpretentious rooms and suites come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a sunroom with a retractable roof features a hot tub. kids age 17 and under stay at no cost when accompanied by an adult. this relaxed hotel is 6 miles from harrah's joliet casino and 10 miles from chicagoland speedway. some quarters have whirlpool tubs and/or pull-out sofas
O'Hare International Airport 50 min
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (21 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. Joliet Area Historical Museum (18 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Old Joliet Prison (21 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. HellsGate Haunted House (25 min) Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (20 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (17 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Channahon State Park (14 min)
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (15 min)
10-acre park by the river with an outdoor bandshell for music concerts & theatrical shows. Pilcher Park Nature Center (21 min)
Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (10 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (11 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Splash Station (11 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Des Plaines River (27 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (19 min)
Hiking, park, and history Channahon Park District (11 min) | 
