O'Hare International Airport 48 min
The Naperville Riverwalk (25 min) Knoch Knolls Nature Center (18 min)
Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground. Phillips Park Zoo (23 min)
Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (6 min)
839-acre nature preserve featuring herons & egrets, a lake & wetlands, a visitor center & trails. Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve (19 min)
Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails. Knoch Knolls Park (18 min) Naper Settlement (25 min)
12-acre pioneer reenactment village & indoor/outdoor museum with many artifacts & outbuildings. Riverwalk Park (25 min)
Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (21 min)
Lively lodging with a 50,000 sq ft casino & multiple dining options, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast. DuPage Children's Museum (27 min)
Play & education center for young children, with numerous fun & experimental activities plus a cafe. Hollywood Casino Aurora (27 min)
Floating gambling venue with table games, slots & poker plus live music & various dining options. Phillips Park Zoo Info Line (23 min)
Vast city park comprising a golf course & pro shop, zoo, sporting fields & family recreation areas. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park (19 min)
Year-round water park with a river, slides, sprays & a lap pool plus concessions & a picnic area. Old Joliet Prison (22 min)
Built in 1858 & in operation until 2002, this prison was featured in the film The Blues Brothers. RiverEdge Park (28 min)
Year-round 8,500-seat concert venue with river walk, bike path, pier & naturalistic landscaping. | 
