O'Hare International Airport 57 min
Old Joliet Prison (17 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. Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (11 min)
10-acre park by the river with an outdoor bandshell for music concerts & theatrical shows. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (16 min)
Hiking, park, and history Pilcher Park Nature Center (18 min)
Nature center with displays about local wildlife, picnic grounds & extensive hiking/biking trails. Channahon Park District (11 min) Des Plaines River (28 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (15 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Channahon State Park (13 min)
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing. Splash Station (3 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Gemini Giant (23 min)
Fiberglass statue, built in the 1960s, of a helmeted astronaut holding a rocket. Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (17 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (5 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Joliet Area Historical Museum (13 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (21 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. | 
