O'Hare International Airport 51 min
Dellwood Park (14 min) 150-acre park with picnic shelters, playgrounds & a disc-golf course, plus athletic fields & trails. Pilcher Park Nature Center (19 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. Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (20 min) Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (6 min) Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park (24 min) Year-round water park with a river, slides, sprays & a lap pool plus concessions & a picnic area. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (10 min) 839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (11 min) Hiking, park, and history HellsGate Haunted House (17 min) Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest (23 min) Pumpkin-season farm market with attractions such as pig races & a zoo. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (14 min) Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Joliet Area Historical Museum (11 min) This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Lincoln Landing (11 min) Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve (9 min) Splash Station (14 min) Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. |