O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 3
Dollinger Family Farm (26 min) Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area (38 min)
An important habitat for nesting birds, this park offers a historic cabin, trails & picnic shelters. Channahon State Park (21 min)
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (23 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center (Joliet) (26 min)
Spooky-themed family park with rides, batting cages, go-karts & miniature golf plus a casual cafe. Joliet Area Historical Museum (25 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (28 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Old Joliet Prison (29 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site (28 min)
Hiking, park, and history Lake Chaminwood Preserve (14 min)
Lake and nature Splash Station (19 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (19 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (28 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. Channahon Park District (19 min) Des Plaines River (35 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. | 
