| freebies include parking, and hot breakfast served in a contemporary dining area. this modern hotel along i-80 is 3 miles from hollywood casino & hotel joliet, 6 miles from championship golfing at heritage bluffs public golf club, and 7 miles from the historic rialto square theatre in downtown. warmly furnished rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some have sofabeds. other amenities consist of an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
O'Hare International Airport 56 min
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (21 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. HellsGate Haunted House (26 min) Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (17 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (7 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Pilcher Park Nature Center (18 min)
Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (17 min)
Hiking, park, and history Old Joliet Prison (18 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (12 min)
10-acre park by the river with an outdoor bandshell for music concerts & theatrical shows. Des Plaines River (28 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. Splash Station (8 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Channahon Park District (13 min) Channahon State Park (15 min)
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing. Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (15 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (16 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Joliet Area Historical Museum (14 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. | 
