| this down-to-earth motel off interstate 55 is 3 miles from hiking and fishing at channahon state park, and 13 miles from motorsports at route 66 raceway. parking is free. the relaxed, unassuming rooms come with free wi-fi and tvs with premium channels, as well as minifridges and microwaves. amenities include a lounge area with a piano and a fireplace. . suites add whirlpool tubs
O'Hare International Airport 53 min
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area (27 min)
An important habitat for nesting birds, this park offers a historic cabin, trails & picnic shelters. Lake Chaminwood Preserve (7 min)
Lake and nature Joliet Area Historical Museum (15 min)
This museum has colorful & interactive exhibits focused on regional history, plus a souvenir shop. Channahon State Park (9 min)
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (14 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Channahon Park District (6 min) Old Joliet Prison (19 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. Gemini Giant (19 min)
Fiberglass statue, built in the 1960s, of a helmeted astronaut holding a rocket. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (17 min)
Established in 1996, this 73-sq.-km. nature reserve features tallgrass prairie & a herd of bison. Splash Station (8 min)
Railroad-themed seasonal outdoor family spot with racing & body slides, river float, pool & cafe. Des Plaines River (24 min)
River running through plane forests & marshland, popular for canoeing & fishing for carp or bass. Dollinger Family Farm (14 min) Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center (18 min)
Hiking, deer, forest, camping, and nature Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area (15 min) Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (8 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. | 
