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The I&M Canal Heritage Corridor offers many quaint Canal Towns, miles of trails and waterways stretching from suburban Chicago all the way to the Starved Rock area.

Camp or stay at four-star hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts. Explore Route 66, shop big names and boutiques, dine or play at the area’s exciting attractions and gaming venues.

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Whether you take a plane, train, or automobile, it’s easy to get to the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor. Just 30 minutes from Chicago and within a one-day drive from one-third of the U.S. population. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport are under an hour away. So, plan a road trip or hop on a train to the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor.

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Contents

See You in J-Town!

56 Attractions 66 Dining 74 Retail

80 Accommodations 94 Services 114 Canal Corridor Map

I&M Canal Towns 08 I&M Canal Towns

Boutique shopping & dining in historic downtowns.

10 Top 5 Bike Trails

14 Itinerary - I&M Canal Towns

These sentinels still stand watch over the I&M Canal.

Plan a visit to these must-see sights.

15 Awesome Antiquing

Strap on your helmet and hit these popular paths.

13 Remnants of the Past

Discover your next vintage treasure at these antique shops, markets and malls.

16 Heritage Corridor Ale Trail

Sip your way through the towns of the I&M Canal at these beckoning brewpubs and restaurants.

Route 66 18 Get Your Kicks on Route 66

24 Explore 3 Scenic Byways

22 Itinerary - Route 66

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23 Mother Road Restaurants

27 Roadside Attractions

Take a nostalgic trip down America’s Mother Road.

Hop on a Harley and explore these Route 66 sights.

Get the flavor of Route 66 at these delicious eateries.

See exciting historic sites and stops along the way.

ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 ILLINOIS LINCOLN HIGHWAY ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD

Take the ultimate Route 66 selfie at these unique spots.

28 That’s Joliet

Discover Route 66 history, unique attrations and an exciting town that offers non-stop fun!

Starved Rock 40 Set Your Sights On Starved Rock

Explore the natural wonders and quaint small towns that make the Starved Rock State Park area a vacation destination.

46 Raise a Glass

Sample Illinois vintages at these local wineries and exciting events.

51 Stay & Play

50 Itinerary - Starved Rock Area

Try the big tastes in these small town eateries.

54 Winter Wonderland

Soak up the sun and fun of the great outdoors.

You don’t have to go far to find fun at these lodging spots.

52 A Dozen Ways to Dine

48 6 Summer Adventures

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The Guide 04 Getting Here 06 Visitor Info 28 That’s Joliet!

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Forget the chill and enjoy these outdoor thrills.

I&M CANAL - A hidden gem in the Village of Lemont is the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area, a tranquil place for fishing, kaying, and running. ROUTE 66 RACEWAY - The pedal hits the metal every year during the NHRA Route 66 Nationals in early July at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway. STARVED ROCK - Starved Rock State Park is home to many seasonal waterfalls, making this a perfect place for hiking and photography.

Additional copies may be obtained by writing to: Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) 2701 Black Road, Ste. 201 Joliet, IL 60435 844-94-HCCVB (844-944-2282) 800-926-CANAL (2262) marketing@hccvbil.com Publisher: Robert Navarro Contributing Content: Margaret Doyle, Canal Corridor Association, Kendall Kramer Design and Production: Chicago Design Lab Photo Credits Barb Ferry, B Max Dixon, Canal Corridor Association, Chicagoland Speedway, Christopher Rowland, Dan Mulka, Debbie Mercer, Harley Perez, Harrah’s Casino Joliet, Hollywood Casino Joliet, Jackie Novak Photography, Jeremy Anderson, Jimi Allen, Joe Balynas, John Harrison, Justin L. Nelson, Kathy Casstevens, Kendall Kramer, Laurence Pearlman, Lewis University, Marcin Wichary, Michael Lopez , Mosquitohawk52 (flickr.com), Pam Broviak, Paula Guttilla, Peter Aimaro, Reflections by Tracy, Route 66 Raceway, Ryan Mitchinson, Stelken and Associates Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff Robert Navarro, Ph.D.; President & CEO Daniel Jacobsen; Sales Manager Chris Tocke; Tourism Coordinator Kate Meehan; Tourism Manager Dan Mulka; Marketing Manager Sandy Burns; Tourism Coordinator Utica Donna Nordstrom; Tourism Coordinator Utica

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Every attempt has been made to verify information contained within this publication. Heritage Corridor CVB shall not be held responsible for inadvertent omissions, invalid or outdated information. For the most current information regarding the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor region, please access the website at www.HeritageCorridorCVB.com Please inform the CVB of any additions or changes that may be suggested for future editions of the annual Visitors Guide.

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Grab your pole and head to these local fishing holes.

Spend an afternoon shopping and discovering hidden treasures.

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Visitor Information

Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Offices and Visitor Centers

312-346-3135

All locations have various hours, please call ahead to ensure mutual availability. The CVB is a nonprofit membership-based organization certified by the Illinois Office of Tourism to receive state grant dollars for the purposes of marketing and promoting the communities and counties along the historic I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor.

Office and Visitors Center – JOLIET

Visitors Center – Utica

2701 Black Rd., Ste. 201, Joliet, IL 60435 800-926-CANAL (2262) • 815-588-7940

801 E. US Highway 6, Utica, IL 61373 800-746-0550 • 815-667-4356 Fax 815-667-3096

Office and Visitors Center – Bolingbrook (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Visitors Center –Joliet at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (by appointment only)

Conveniently located with the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce 201B Canterbury Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-226-1764

30 N Bluff St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-727-2323 Fax 815-727-2324

Bedford Park Visitors Center/ Civic Center Authority

7800 W. 65th St., Bedford Park, IL 60501 708-496-0193

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center

909 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0113

660 S. Broadway Ave., Coal City, IL 60416 815-634-8662

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Lock 16 Visitors Center

754 First St., LaSalle, IL 61301 815-220-1848

I&M Canal – Lockport

200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-9400

Ottawa Visitors Center

100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, IL 61350 888-OTTAWA-4

Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Illinois Office of Tourism

800-2-CONNECT www.enjoyillinois.com

Airports

O’Hare International Airport

800-832-6352, 773-686-2200

Midway International Airport

773-838-6000

Affiliate Visitor Centers

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Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

Rte. 178 & Rte. 71, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4726

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

950 N. 27th Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-667-4054

Pontiac Visitor Center

110 W Howard St., Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-5847

Transportation AMTRAK

815-727-9279 www.amtrak.com

METRA

815-723-2244 www.metrarail.com

Joliet Union Station

50 E. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-1200

Pace Bus

815-836-7000 www.pacebus.com

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Enjoy unique boutique shopping.

Experience the flavors of Lemont.

Discover the remarkable scenery along the I&M Canal.

Enjoy Our Scene!

Breathtaking hills, valleys, rivers, canals, forests and fields frame the Village of Lemont, a unique small town just 25 miles southwest of Chicago. Situated on a bluff dotted with steeples overlooking the DesPlaines River Valley, Lemont offers a refreshing and unexpected sanctuary from the larger surrounding suburbs.

A quaint downtown with locally owned shops and restaurants serve as a gathering place for locals and an inviting retreat for visitors.

Recreational opportunities abound in thousands of acres of forest preserves, neighborhood and community parks, biking and walking trails and unique waterways.

Established in 1836, Lemont is a village steeped in rich history anchored in the building of the I&M Canal and the town’s limestone quarries.

Lemont is a place where visitors and residents alike make lasting memories through meaningful experiences, a place where hidden gems reveal themselves every day, and a place with a strong community that connects the past with the present.

Spend some time in our charming village and discover for yourself why people love to visit, play and live in Lemont.

2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 4 (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile & 5K Race Saturday, May 13 (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Lemont Artisan Market

Tuesday Evenings, June through September (Township Community Center)

Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

Wednesday Evenings, June through August (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Sunset Soiree FREE Summer Concert Series

Thursday Evenings, June 22, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3 (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Independence Day Extravaganza Monday, July 3 (Lemont Centennial Park)

Kops-N-Kidz Day

Saturday, August 5 (Lemont Centennial Park)

Lemont Heritage Fest | Annual Keepataw Parade Saturday, September 2 (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Halloween Hoedown | Lemontster Days Saturday, October 28 (Historic Downtown Lemont) Lemontster Days events throughout October

Hometown Holiday

Saturday, December 2 (Historic Downtown Lemont)

Frigid 5K

Sunday, December 3 (Lemont Park District)

Relax and unwind at the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area.

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Boutique shopping & dining in historic downtowns Bedford Park, Bolingbrook, Broadview, Burr Ridge, Carbon Hill, Channahon, Coal City, Countryside, Crest Hill, Earlville, Granville, Hodgkins, Homer Glen, Indian Head Park, Joliet, LaSalle, Lemont, Lockport, Lyons, McCook, Marseilles, Minooka, Mokena, Morris, Naplate, New Lenox, North Utica, Oglesby, Ottawa, Peru, Plainfield, Romeoville, Seneca, Shorewood, Utica, Western Springs, Willow Springs, Wilmington

13 Remnants of the Past

These sentinels still stand watch over the I&M Canal

14 Itinerary

Plan a visit to these must-see sights

15 Awesome Antiquing

Discover your next vintage treasure at these antique shops, markets and malls

16 Heritage Corridor Ale Trail Sip your way through the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail at these beckoning brewpubs and restaurants

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Heritage Quarries Recreation Area, Lemont

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Completed in 1848, the Illinois & Michigan (I&M) Canal provided the first complete water route from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico by connecting Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Extending for 96 miles from Chicago to LaSalle, the I&M Canal became a critical waterway for transporting commercial goods.

The I&M Canal closed in 1933 upon completion of the Illinois Waterway.

Since then, it has been transformed

10 Top 5 Bike Trails Strap on your helmet and hit these popular paths

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into a recreational playground for hikers, bikers and nature lovers. The canal towns that once flourished with the creation of the I&M Canal are still vibrant, with stories to tell. Take the time to explore these canal towns and learn about their links to an important part of history.

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You can trace the origins of the I&M Canal to Lyons and the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, considered the birthplace of Chicago.

Chicago Portage National Historic Site, Lyons

Long used by Native Americans, the portage was revealed to French explorers Pere Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet in 1673. Jolliet suggested that a canal cutting through the portage area would create a vital trade and transportation connection, linking Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River, leading to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Some 160 years later, work on the I&M Canal began, and it finally opened in 1848. You can walk the same ground as these early explorers at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Portage Woods and Ottawa Trail Woods, including crossing a footbridge over Portage Creek.

Lemont was settled in 1833, with its early pioneers primarily made up of canal workers. Learn about Lemont’s storied past at the Lemont Area Historical Society and Museum, located in the Old Stone Church.

The landmark building served as the Lemont Methodist Episcopal Church for 100 years, from 1861-1970. The church is constructed of Lemont stone donated from a local quarry. A nearby landmark in Lemont is St. James at Sag Bridge, a parish founded in 1833 by Irish Catholic canal workers. Some of those workers are buried in the church’s cemetery. For an outdoor adventure, head to the hiking and biking trails at Lemont Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. During construction of the

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Old Stone Church, Lemont

Gaylord Building, Lockport

I&M Canal, fine-grade limestone was discovered in Lemont and led to a 50year mining boom. When the industry

declined and workers left, underground springs rose up in the quarries and created spectacular freshwater lakes.

Later, browse the quaint downtown Lemont shops and stop in for a burger at Nick’s Tavern, open since 1945.

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I&M Canal State Trail/ LaSalle to Ottawa

This 15-mile stretch of trail along the western branch of the I&M Canal begins in LaSalle, where the canal meets the Illinois River.

Heading east, the trail winds between serene lakes and sandstone bluffs, before its end point near the historic I&M Canal Toll House in Ottawa.

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I&M Canal State Trail/Channahon to Morris

Start your 15-mile trek at Channahon State Park, home to a collection of historic canal structures.

Heading west, the trail becomes a path between the I&M Canal and the Illinois River. Along the way you’ll see the ghost canal town of Dresden and Aux Sable, with one of two remaining locktender’s houses.

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Ride along the I&M Canal State Trail/LaSalle to Ottawa trail.

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Public Landing Restaurant, Lockport

Heritage Quarries Recreation Area, Lemont

In Lockport, get a history lesson and a meal at the handsome Gaylord Building overlooking the I&M Canal.

The imposing structure originally served as a warehouse for construction materials, and is built of limestone that was unearthed when the canal was dug.

Venture inside and walk through the impressive exhibition gallery that tells the story of the I&M Canal. Then have lunch at the Public Landing Restaurant, Credit: Barb Ferry

St. James at Sag Bridge Church, Lemont

which has preserved the Gaylord’s wonderful character and features patio dining in the summer. Afterward, take a stroll through the Lincoln Landing interpretive park (which highlights Abraham Lincoln’s link to the I&M Canal) and along the canal towpath.

Nearby, check out the recently renovated Will County Historical Museum and Research Center, located in the former I&M Canal headquarters building.

Isle a la Cache-DuPage River, Romeoville

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Centennial Trail

Following a visit to the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, hop on this nearly 11-mile-long trail that travels north to the cozy canal town of Lockport, then veers into the scenic woodlands of Isle a la Cache nature preserve. A historic swing bridge over the Des Plaines River is a highlight.

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Wauponsee Glacial Trail

Named for an ancient glacial lake, this 22-mile trail is accessed at the Sugar Creek Preserve in Joliet.

From there, the Wauponsee skirts the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and ends at a spectacular 600-foot-long bridge that spans the Kankakee River.

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Gaylord Donnelley Trail

This 11-mile trail begins in historic Lockport, site of the beautiful limestone Gaylord Building and its impressive gallery of I&M Canal exhibits. As you bike the trail it passes an abandoned amusement park and the Old Joliet Prison, before ending at the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site.

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Here you’ll see military and Native American artifacts, plus a re-creation of an Edwardian doctor’s office.

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Lincoln Landing, Lockport

Morris was founded in 1842 by Canal Commissioner Isaac Morris, who was looking to build a new town along the I&M Canal. It quickly became an important center for agriculture and trade. Stroll Canalport Park on the I&M Canal and see a replica Canalport Park, Morris of a canal freight packet boat. Stop in at the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum and browse Civil War weaponry, award-winning quilts, a one-room schoolhouse and an 1890s store. Spend the afternoon shopping and dining in charming downtown Morris. Restaurant choices range from Italian fare at Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, to wood-fired steaks at Morris Chop Shop and pub grub at Clayton’s Tap. Be sure to take a self-guided tour of the town’s beautiful Heritage Homes before you leave.

Ottawa was a boomtown in the 1800s, thanks to its fortuitous location on the I&M Canal. Ottawa is home to the Reddick Mansion, possibly the most expensive and ornate private home built in Illinois before the Civil War. Tour this lovely 22-room Italianate mansion and its beautiful gardens, led by guides in period dress. Visit the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum to learn about the canal town’s past and see exhibits dedicated to the work of Ottawa

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native W.D. Boyce, one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Be sure to check out Ottawa’s quaint shops and grab a bite to eat at The Cheese Shop ‘n’ Deli, decorated with the owner’s collection of antiques and located right on the banks of the I&M Canal.

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These sentinels still stand watch over the I&M Canal

Channahon State Park, the official trailhead of the I&M Canal State Trail, is located in Channahon and home to Locks 6 and 7, as well as a locktender’s house (not open to the public).

The Aux Sable Access in Morris contains I&M Canal Lock 8, a locktender’s house (not open to the public) and the Aux Sable Creek aqueduct, which was built to carry the canal over the creek.

The M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator was built in Seneca in 1861, allowing farmers to ship their grain to Chicago on barges via the I&M Canal instead of by horse and wagon. The grain elevator is open to the public during special events.

Ottawa is home to the only remaining I&M Canal Toll House, which has been restored and is open for tours by appointment. Built in 1848, the house features its original log book and a rope bed where the toll collector took his naps.

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Upon completion of the I&M Canal, the town of Utica quickly prospered Duffy’s Tavern, Utica as its valuable resources, including clay and sand LaSalle is the western for brick making, were soon terminus of the I&M Canal. in demand. Get an overview The City was the busy point of Utica’s fascinating where canal boats streamed history at the LaSalle in from Chicago, while County Historical Society steamboats chugged on to museum campus. Located St. Louis and New Orleans. along the I&M Canal, the Learn all about this town’s museum actually consists colorful history aboard of five different buildings: the I&M Canal Boat, a the 1848 Canal Warehouse replica of the 19th century with Native American mule-pulled boats that and military exhibits; the once carried passengers on Heritage Center with rare the I&M Canal. The crew, 20th century artifacts; a one- dressed in frontier garb, tells room schoolhouse; an 1892 tales of the I&M Canal’s blacksmith shop; and an heyday. Be sure to spend 1875 barn with agricultural some time at the Lock 16 displays. Afterwards, head Visitor Center, where you over to the Irish-themed can pick up canal-themed Duffy’s Tavern for corned souvenirs in the gift shop beef and cabbage paired with and grab a sandwich at the a pint of Guinness.

Lock 16 Cafe.

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Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, Joliet

I&M CANAL TOWNS Plan a visit to these must-see sights Lewis University, Romeoville

Midwest Soarring Foundation’s Native American Cultural Center, Lockport

Kayak Morris, Morris

Science geeks will want to tour Argonne National Laboratory near Lemont, the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest laboratory for scientific and engineering research. Argonne also offers free public lectures that highlight their cutting-edge research projects and scientific breakthroughs.

You don’t have to be a student to enjoy the attractions at Lewis University in Romeoville. At the History Center in the Fitzpatrick House, see a collection devoted to the I&M Canal. The Philip Lynch Theatre, located in the Oremus Fine Arts Center, presents performances by students and faculty from July-April. The Lewis Flyers present many free sporting events, ranging from baseball to tennis. And be sure to take a Tree Walk and check out the campus’ arboretum of more than 140 varieties of trees.

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Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby

Want to go camping with a twist? Sign up with Kayak Morris for a Glampout, the no-fuss way to enjoy decidedly pampered camping.

Kayak Morris provides the tents, a potluck dinner, a movie under the stars and even breakfast the next morning (with Starbucks coffee).

In Lockport, don’t miss the Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery, showcasing the works of Illinois artists in the historic Norton Building overlooking the I&M Canal. New in town is the Midwest Soarring Foundation’s Native American Cultural Center, located in the 1800s downtown train station.

In Joliet, follow the 0.59-mile paved path to view the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Originally

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opened in 1869 as the Joliet Iron and Steel Works, it was once the second-largest steel mill in the nation. Today you can view the ruins and read interpretive signs on the path that illustrate the process of making iron and the lives of the 19th century workers.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers replaced the I&M Canal when they rebuilt the Illinois River and created the Illinois Waterway.

Visit the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center in Ottawa to view history exhibits and see huge barges and towboats being raised and lowered in the Starved Rock Lock and Dam daily.

Utica is perhaps best known for beautiful Starved Rock State Park, with its shimmering canyon waterfalls. Take a hike along the wooded trails and grab lunch or Sunday brunch at historic Starved Rock Lodge. Afterwards, hop on a Trolley Tour and learn about the history of the area, including the I&M Canal.

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AWESOME ANTIQUING Discover your next vintage treasure at these antique shops, markets and malls

Canal House Antiques, Lockport Find American antiques of the 18th and early 19th centuries, including country furniture, folk art, silver and period accessories like oil lamps at this large antiques store on Lockport’s main shopping stretch.

Uniques Antiques, Joliet This store offers 2,000 square feet of antiques, including estate jewelry, neon signs and vintage furniture. Uniques Antiques is open the last two weeks of each month.

Vintage Faire, Minooka This sprawling vintage country market is held outdoors along the DuPage River on the last Sunday of the month from May through October. Find antiques, refurbished pieces, primitive artwork, handmade gifts and more.

Two Hounds Antiques, Wilmington A husband-and-wife team who love antiques and beagles opened this quaint downtown Wilmington shop that offers their own repurposed vintage finds, along with antiques sold by local vendors.

Water St. Flea Market, Wilmington Held on historic Water Street, this flea market takes place on the first Saturday of the month from April through October.

Clarks Run Antiques, Utica

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Mae’s Vintage Goods, Ottawa Located on Main Street, Mae’s features antiques and collectibles that span from primitive to mid-century modern styles.

Mae’s also sells new home decor items.

Clarks Run Antiques, Utica Dealers at this antique mall sell quality, well-priced pieces from the early 1900s to the mid-1970s. More than 50 display showcases offer jewelry, restored furniture and artwork. Don’t miss the Eagles Nest gift shop upstairs.

Betty’s, Morris

The market offers antiques, collectibles, vintage items and crafts.

Main Street Estates, Ottawa This full-service estate sale company provides services for estates, downsizing, clean-outs and auctions. Visit their 25,000-sq.-ft. store where estate sales and auctions are held and grab a bargain.

3 French Hens French Country Market, Morris Antiques, handcrafted items, artisan works, baked goods and flowers can all be found at this charming French country market held at the Grundy County Fairgrounds. Held the second Saturday of every month from May-October, with a special two-day holiday market in November.

Canal Market, Utica The LaSalle County Historical Society hosts this antiques and artisans market on the banks of the I&M Canal on select Sundays in May, July and September.

Pick up antiques, collectibles, handmade artworks and homegrown goodies.

Canal Cargo Market, LaSalle With over 6,500 square feet of inspiration, discovery, one-of-a-kind finds and unbelievable prices, there is always something new to see, do or buy at Canal Cargo Market.

Peru Antique Mall, Peru More than 200 dealers sell their wares from booths at this huge, 20,000-squarefoot antique mall. You’ll find quality antiques here, and the mall is open seven days a week.

Betty’s, Morris This retro shop sells women’s clothing from the 1950-1970s, as well as newer fashions. You’ll also find cool accessories, including hats and shoes, and furniture such as charming vanities.

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, Ottawa Monthly auctions offer a wide range of antiques, including fine and costume jewelry, art pottery, toys, military items, collectible coins, vintage photographs and high-end furniture.

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BuckleDown Brewing

Lyons Founded by a local group of friends, BuckleDown produces small batch craft beers. Pull up a stool in the taproom and try Fiddlesticks, a Belgian-style IPA or Shady Aftermath, a maltdriven dark ale with layers of chocolate, caramel and coffee.

Blue Nose Brewery

Hodgkins Having brewed its first ale in a Chicago apartment, today Blue Nose produces its beers using a 15-barrel system. Try a flight and sample brews such as the Cold Town cream ale and Blue Ward rye porter.

5 Rabbit Cerveceria

Bedford Park The flavors and aromas of Latin America are brewed into the creative beers at 5 Rabbit. Take a seat in the Rabbit Hole taproom and try the fruity, popsicle-inspired Paletas or the Gringolandia wheat.

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Pollyanna Brewing Company

Lemont Take a Saturday afternoon tour of the brewery in the fall or winter and be treated to two pours of beers that include The Full Lemonty golden ale and the Eleanor porter. Pollyanna also surprises guests with one-off firkins and taproom-only offerings.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Bolingbrook Located at The Promenade Bolingbrook shopping center, Gordon Biersch is known for its authentic German beers made with Bavarian hops and malt.

Sample the Hefeweizen traditional wheat beer or the spicy Czech pilsner.

Dine on dishes like the mini bratwurst sliders and chicken schnitzel.

Metal Monkey Brewing

Romeoville Dedicated to all things craft, besides beer Metal Monkey also showcases local artists and musicians. Try the ruby red Simian Fever pale wheat ale or the B.I.N.G. traditional dry Irish stout.

Nevin’s Brewing Company

Plainfield Nevin’s does things full circle, delivering the spent grain used to make its beers to local farmers who convert it to feed for its livestock, which end up as steaks and burgers on Nevin’s menu. Pair your meal with the citrusy Nevin’s Quick Witted Belgian beer or Nevin’s Southside Stout.

Werk Force Brewing Company

Plainfield This creative nano brewery is always experimenting with different types of hops and yeasts. Try the Oaty McOatface oatmeal stout or the blueberry-peach Kombucha (fermented tea).

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Sovereign

Plainfield This farm-to-fork restaurant celebrates craft beers, offering more than 25 on tap, including Old Town Abbey White Ale and Alpine Duet West Coast IPA. Pair one with a delicious dish, such as the bone-in pork shank with sweet potato puree or vegan enchiladas made with chorizo seitan.

Embers Tap House

Lockport This downtown Lockport pub offers more than 40 craft beers on tap, including Lagunitas and local Two Brothers Brewing Company. During the warm weather months, enjoy your beer on the rooftop patio. Hearty pub grub includes homemade meatloaf and the smoked pulled pork sandwich.

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99 Hops House

Joliet Located in Hollywood Casino Joliet, 99 Hops House lives up to its name, offering 99 different beers. Pair one with a giant Bavarian pretzel or the fish and chips made with 99 Hops House’s craft beer-infused batter.

Radium City Brewing

Ottawa The Radium brewing team began as a group of Ottawa locals who first started making their own beer at home. Today Radium produces a variety of small batch beers, including Annie’s Pale Ale and the robust Clock Out Stout.

Although Radium does not have a taproom, you can sample their beers at local eateries, including The Red Dog Grill at Heritage Harbor.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company

Ottawa Take one of the daily tours of Tangled Roots’ copper kettle brewing facility and sample two beers, such as the crisp lager or aromatic West Coast IPA. Don’t miss dining at The Lone Buffalo Restaurant, offering farm-to-table fare using locally sourced ingredients and featuring selections from TR Meat Company such as venison sausage.

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Take a nostalgic trip down America’s Mother Road Berwyn, Bolingbrook, Braidwood, Broadview, Burr Ridge, Channahon, Countryside, Crest Hill, Dwight, Elwood, Gardner, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, Joliet, La Grange, Lemont, Lyons, Manhattan, McCook, Plainfield, Pontiac, Romeoville, Shorewood, Villa Park, Willowbrook, Wilmington

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Route 66 amazing museums, retro diners and the passionate devotees who help keep the spirit of 66 alive.

Start your trip at the Ber wyn Route 66 Museum. There you can browse historic signs, a collection of Route 66 artifacts, and a selection of travel guides and maps to get you on your way.

Next stop is the Route 66 Welcome Center, located within the Joliet Area

Historical Museum. The Museum, housed in a former early-1900s Methodist church, is situated at the Crossroads of America, where Route 66 once intersected with the Lincoln Highway. Take a seat at the Route 66 Drive-In Theater, on a car-shaped couch complete with speakers that blare ‘50s music, and view projected images of the Mother Road. At the retro Drive-In Diner, sit in a classic convertible as a carhop statue stands Credit: Mosquitohawk52 (flickr.com)

Constructed in 1926, historic Route 66 travels for 300 miles through Illinois, with its starting point in downtown Chicago. Its rich history of legends and lore is what inspires many visitors to hit the road in search of a true Americana experience. Don’t just drive through Route 66 – take your time and explore the small towns and meet the locals that make the Mother Road legendary. You’ll discover kitschy roadside attractions,

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at the ready to take your order from the scratch-andsniff menu cards that let you smell ‘50s diner favorites, including burgers and malts. Take a break in the Route 66 Motel Room, complete with a vintage television that shows excerpts from the old Route 66 TV show and a bed with massaging “magic fingers.” Be sure to stop by the gift shop for Route 66 collectibles and souvenirs.

Also visit Joliet’s beautiful Rialto Square Theatre, a glorious former vaudeville house that today presents concerts and plays.

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“a palace for the people.” The elegant architecture of the theater combines elements of Greek, Roman and Byzantine design.

Marvel at the huge 20-foot-tall Duchess crystal chandelier and the original Barton Grande theater pipe organ. Tours of the historic theater are held on Tuesday afternoons, and include a sneak peek at the green room, where thousands of performers have signed the walls over the years.

Make your way over to Route 66 Park and take a picture with the 12-foot-tall Joliet Kicks on 66 highway shield. Kiosks found throughout the park highlight each of Joliet’s Route

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Museum, housed in a renovated 1900s fire station. Here you’ll find a treasure trove of Mother Road artifacts, with exhibits that depict former Route 66 businesses (including booths from the world’s first Steak ‘n Shake).

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When in Pontiac, view one of the world’s finest collections of restored classic and rare Pontiac and Oakland cars at the Pontiac-Oakland Museum. You’ll also see dealer artifacts, old signs and original design drawings, hood ornaments and a display of more than 2,000 antique oil cans.

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Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival A dozen different communities located along the 90-mile stretch between Joliet and Towanda help put on this fun event. Check out the car and craft shows, massive garage and yard sales, local foods, live entertainment and Route 66-themed fests.

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Berwyn Route 66 Car Show Held along the pavement of historic Route 66 on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn, this annual event includes a parade, live music, and a display of more than 500 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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66 attractions with interesting facts, photos and directions. Be sure to follow the pathway that leads to an overlook above the historic Joliet State Penitentiary, made famous

by The Blues Brothers movie that was filmed there.

66 icon and traveling artist Bob Waldmire, whose family founded Springfield’s famed Cozy Dog Drive In. Take a tour of the bus, where Waldmire lived and worked, for a fascinating look inside the world of a prolific artist. Before you leave, be sure to snap a photo while standing on pavement bricks salvagaed from the original “Mother Road” with your back against the world’s largest Route 66 shield that’s painted on the back of the Museum.

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Ride Route 66 in style with a rental from Windy City HarleyDavidson in Countryside. Join a guided bike tour or rent a Harley for the day (or even a weekend) and cruise the Mother Road at your own speed.

Airplane enthusiasts will want to explore the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook, located in Hangar One at Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook. See historic restored and replica aircraft, along with aviation artifacts such as a Russian flight suit.

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Car buffs should motor over to The Beller Museum in Romeoville. Discover classic autos (including a 1928 Ford Doodlebug), as well as a unique collection of car parts and tools.

An extensive library includes a major section devoted to Ford print advertising from the 1920s and ‘30s.

Spend some time in Joliet, where you’ll find the Route 66 Welcome Center with fun exhibits; Route 66 Park with kiosks that direct you to Joliet’s Mother Road attractions; and the Route 66 Raceway & Chicagoland Speedway, home of exciting NASCAR and drag races.

Great Plains, and they have been reintroduced here to graze and help restore the native prairie grass. Your best bet to spy one of these powerful creatures is on the Iron Bridge Trailhead.

Stop for lunch at Big Fish Grille, located on the Des Plaines River at Harborside Marina in Wilmington. Dine on fresh seafood or a juicy steak. Afterwards, head to downtown Wilmington’s Water Street and go shopping for antiques. Then stop by the famed Gemini Giant statue and take the quintessential Route 66 selfie.

End your trip in Pontiac, where you’ll find loads of Mother Road memorabilia at the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame & Museum and beautifully restored autos at the PontiacOakland Museum. Don’t miss the Livingston County War Museum and the fascinating Museum of the Gilding Arts. And be sure to take a stroll to view more than 20 colorful wall murals depicting local history and antique advertising art all around the town.

Just outside Wilmington, make a stop at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Bison once roamed the

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Rich and Creamy, Joliet

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Hodgkins Just off Route 66 is the NASCARthemed Buck’s. Nearly every surface is covered with racing memorabilia, including posters, pictures and even car parts (note the stools and tables constructed with tire rims). Try the Daytona club sandwich or Pocono pork chop dinner.

Romeoville Founded in the 1920s, White Fence Farm is famed for its home-style fried chicken. Enjoy live music by throwback groups that croon Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and ‘50s tunes. After dinner, walk the grounds and check out the petting zoo.

Braidwood This 1950s drive-in, decked out with jukeboxes on the tables and records hung on the walls, is known for its tasty burgers, thick malts and chili-cheese fries. Be sure to snap a selfie outside with a statue of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, or other vintage icons.

Wolfs Head Restaurant & Bar

Joliet Grab a sundae at this ice cream stand that was originally the official starting point of Route 66 in Joliet. Check out the Blues Brothers statues on the roof and stroll around Route 66 Park as you enjoy your ice cream.

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Indian Head Park Taking its name from the packs of wolves that roamed the Illinois prairie, Wolfs Head is located on property that was once used as a trail by the Black Hawk Indians.

Specialties here include prime rib and slow-cooked baby back ribs.

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket

Willowbrook This 1940s roadside restaurant, decorated with Route 66 mementos, is known for its fried chicken. Hear live music on the weekends in its Blue Rooster Lounge.

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Joliet You’ll be drawn in by the flickering neon sign and vintage decor at this nofuss diner that serves up daily specials and popular favorites like the fluffy pancakes and hot beef sandwich. Open for breakfast and lunch, as an old school diner should be.

Dwight Settle into a booth and sample the broasted chicken or signature Route 66 burger at this family-run restaurant. Pick up a Route 66 t-shirt on your way out.

Old Log Cabin Restaurant

Pontiac Dine at the Old Log Cabin, which has been dishing up comfort food like breakfast skillets and patty melts to Route 66 travelers since 1926. Take time to check out the Mother Road memorabilia.

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ROUTE 66

Established in 1926, Route 66 became the preferred and shortest route between the Midwest and the West Coast. Ford Model T cars puttered along the dirt road and became the route for many escaping the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. In fact, author John Steinbeck christened Route 66 as the “Mother Road” in his classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Rumrunners used Route 66 as an expressway to deliver hooch to Chicago speakeasies during the Prohibition Era. After World War II, ex-GIs traveled Route 66 with their families in tow across the country in search of jobs. During the

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1960s, hippies and their VW buses packed Route 66 as they roamed the U.S. Over the years, businesses popped up along Route 66 with flashing neon signs signaling diner blue plate specials and cozy motels offering a good night’s rest. But with the rise of the interstate highway, Route 66 was deemed obsolete. By 1977 most of Illinois’ Mother Road was replaced by I-55.

Today, travelers can relive the Mother Road’s heyday and visit sites such as the Route 66 Welcome Center at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Pontiac’s Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame & Museum, the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, Braidwood’s Polk-a-Dot Drive In, and several other attractions and restaurants.

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Route 66 highway among many others. In 1927, the Lincoln Highway Association decided to mark the route with bronze heads of Abraham Lincoln, designed by famed landscape architect Jens Jensen. Of the 175 markers placed in Illinois, only about 24 remain.

In 2000, the Lincoln Highway was designated a National Scenic Byway, helping to preserve its rich history.

Today, visitors to Illinois can travel the Lincoln Highway on U.S. 30 and IL Routes 31 and 38, passing through charming towns and country villages.

The 179-mile-long Illinois stretch begins in Lynwood and travels west to the Mississippi River. Look for the colorful murals in Heritage Corridor towns along the route that celebrate the highway’s history, including Crest Hill and Joliet.

Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre, built in 1926, is a signature attraction along the Illinois Lincoln Highway. In fact, there is a seven-foot-tall “Crossroads of America” marker in downtown Joliet at the corner of Chicago and Cass streets, noting the spot where historic Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway intersect.

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In 1913, Carl Fisher (founder of the Indianapolis Speedway) began tinkering with the thought of a coast-to-coast highway. He proposed the idea to a group of fledgling Detroit automakers, which seized upon the idea as a way to attract car buyers. Henry Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company, suggested that the road be named for Abraham Lincoln. But without federal funding it was impossible to build a road that stretched across Canal Towns - Route 66 - Starved Rock

America. Instead, the Lincoln Highway Association decided to promote existing roads that, cobbled together, would provide a route across the country.

They also made it their mission to rally the government to build better roads throughout America.

Illinois was the first state to pave its entire section of the Lincoln Highway.

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The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway follows the breathtaking banks of the Illinois River, spanning 290 miles and uniting more than 100 nature-based destinations. The scenic Illinois River Valley has attracted people for more than 12,000 years, due in part to its navigable river and fertile soil. Native Americans first lived here, hunting, growing crops and traveling on the Illinois River in dugout canoes. In the 1600s European explorers, missionaries and fur trader’s found their way to the valley. They lived alongside the Native Americans, building homes, forts and trading posts. But when the Euro-American settlers arrived in the early 1800s they brought conflict and disease, which eventually forced out the Native American tribes. As more settlers came to the region they built communities that thrived on the fishing catches from the Illinois River and the fertile land that was ideal for farms growing crops and raising livestock. Limestone and sandstone were used to construct buildings.

The series of channels and locks on the Illinois River linking the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River led to the eventual explosion of commerce.

Today, you can see glimpses of Illinois’ early frontier days while you traveling along the Illinois River Road, which parallels the Illinois River Country Nature Trail. Wildlife is abundant in the Heritage Corridor area, and if you’re lucky, you may spy a great blue heron, foraging whitetailed deer or even a soaring bald eagle during the wintertime. Hike or bike the towpaths along the picturesque I&M Canal State

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Trail. Take a ride with the pioneer crew aboard the I&M Canal Boat and check out the Lock 16 Visitor Center.

Hike past glittering waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. And watch tugboats chug by the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center in Ottawa.

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Jail in Gardner.

Built in 1906, the historic prison is one of the smallest in the country. Nearby is the Streetcar Diner, a restored 20th century streetcar that was used as a restaurant in the 1930s.

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Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station in Dwight is an actual 1930s service station that has been converted to a welcome center. This quaint clapboard building looks like Canal Towns - Route 66 - Starved Rock

a homey cottage equipped with bright red Texaco gas pumps. Inside, check out the gas station mementos and old fire engine.

Although it hasn’t been in operation since the late 1950s, you can still step inside and snap a photo at the Two-Cell

You’ll find Illinois Route 66 Interpretive Displays placed at historically significant sites in communities along the Mother Road. The displays include colorful wayside exhibits and experience hubs that use pictures, audio and maps, along with striking silhouette statues, to tell the story of Route 66 in Illinois.

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One of the most popular photo ops on Route 66 is the sparkly green Gemini Giant in Wilmington, a 28-foottall spaceman named for NASA’s Gemini space program. The quirky statue is one of the many former Muffler Man advertising props that were common during the 1960s.

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CLOCKWISE ORDER: The Route 66 Welcome Center at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. | Lincoln sculpture, Friends of Community Public Art (FCPA), located on the corner of Charlotte St. and Plainfield Rd. | Apollo/Houbolt exhibit at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. | Route 66 Raceway

Discover Route 66 history, unique attractions and an exciting town that offers non-stop fun!

Located less than an hour away from downtown Chicago, Joliet offers big city excitement in a friendly small town atmosphere.

Explore Joliet and you’ll find a city that honors its roots while planting its feet firmly in the now.

Historically, Joliet shares an important link with Route 66. The city became an official part of Route 66 in 1926 with the roadway running through town for decades before it was eventually rerouted. The spirit of Route 66 remains, and today visitors can still experience a sense of Mother Road culture here.

Visit the Joliet Area Historical Museum and its Route 66 Welcome Center, which takes visitors back to the heyday of the Mother Road. The museum (housed in an early-1900s Methodist church) stands at the Crossroads of America, where Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway once intersected. Take a seat on a classic car-inspired couch at the museum’s retro drive-in movie theater and see images of the quirky roadside attractions and eateries that made Route 66 a destination itself. The museum also showcases Joliet’s fascinating history, with exhibits that include a turn-of-the-century street and a replica of the I&M Canal. A museum highlight is the Lunar Lander Simulator that challenges visitors to blast off to the moon and try to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface. The simulator is part of the two-story, stateof-the-art Apollo/Houbolt exhibit that celebrates the 1969 moon Canal Towns - Route 66 - Starved Rock

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the park and browse the kiosks that illustrate local Route 66 attractions and feature maps to help you find them.

There are a few replica vintage gas pumps in the city as colorful salutes to Joliet’s Route 66 past.

A good place for fun selfies is Route 66 Park, where you’ll want to snap a photo in front of the huge Joliet Kicks on 66 highway shield. While there, grab a cone from the Rich & Creamy ice cream stand, which was the official starting point of Route 66 in Joliet. You can’t miss The Blues Brothers statues on the roof. Take a walk through

Another place of interest is the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Once home to the Joliet Iron and Steel Works that originally opened in 1869, this site has preserved remnants of the once massive steel mill. Take a selfguided tour on a one-mile walkway and see exhibits that illustrate the history of the mill and the men who worked there, as you pass foundations from the old blast furnaces and crumbling structures from the dismantled factory.

The site also links with a bike path to the I&M Canal State Trail Drive to the nearby Joliet Prison Park. The old prison is not open to the public, but you can walk the grounds and read the interpretive displays that detail the prison’s history and inmates, as well as the fame the building has found with starring roles in The Blues Brothers movie and the hit TV show Prison Break.

Venture on to the Rialto Square Theatre, built in 1926 as a vaudeville house. Big name performers of the time included the Marx Brothers, who

are honored with a silhouette sculpture nearby. The Rialto was designed in grand style, incorporating ornate European architectural styles and a stunning crystal chandelier, known as “The Duchess,” as its centerpiece. The Rialto also features a Barton Grande theater pipe organ, which is still played today. The Rialto continues to present live theater and music throughout the year. And visitors are welcome to take a tour on Tuesday afternoons to get a look behind the scenes and hear the tales of this amazing theater.

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CLOCKWISE ORDER: Joliet Prison Park. | Taking a stroll along the the Illinois river and through scenic Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre. | Racing around the track at Autobahn Country Club. | Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory. | Summer concerts at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre.

As you walk through downtown Joliet you’ll notice colorful tile mosaics, murals and bronze sculptures that are part of the arts program created by the Friends of Community Public Art (FCPA).

The organization offers self-guided maps to direct you to the city’s many artworks at The Forge Gallery, which showcases its artists and even sells tabletop versions of the statues you’ll see around Joliet.

Take a break at the scenic Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, nestled between limestone bluffs and the waters of the I&M Canal. There’s lots to do at this 10-acre park, which is home to

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two community theater companies that put on plays year round, the free summertime “Concerts on the Hill” series and annual events, such as the holiday Festival of the Gnomes. Stroll around the park and you’ll spy murals and large boulders with plaques noting former historic sites that stood on Bluff Street, Joliet’s first street that once ran through the park.

You’ll also appreciate the beautiful blooming flora on display at the Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory, located within a 660-acre wooded site at Pilcher Park. Built in the early 1900s, this lovely Italian Renaissance-style

building is the perfect backdrop for seasonal flower shows.

Finally, rev your engines at the Autobahn Country Club, founded by racing star and Indy 500 champ Bobby Rahal. The 350-acre site is home to two challenging tracks that combined create one of the longest racing courses in the country.

Although Autobahn is a membersonly motorsports club, it does offer driving programs that are open to the public.

For details on even more attractions, along with shopping, dining and annual events, read on through the Joliet section.

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Spend the day at The Promenade Bolingbrook, a trendy open-air shopping mall. You’ll find stores that everyone will love, including H&M, Bass Pro Shops and Coach. Plenty of dining options include rustic Italian at Francesca’s, bison dishes at Ted’s Montana Grill and Mexican specialties at Mago Grill & Cantina. Listen to live music over a craft brew at The Beer Market. Or see a movie at the upscale iPic Theaters, which offers the perk of cocktails and food delivered right to your seat.

At IKEA Bolingbrook shop chic, reasonably priced home furnishings and accents that are the hallmarks of this Swedish retailer.. Be sure to take a break for lunch (the Swedish meatballs are a must) at the IKEA Restaurant.

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Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet has all the shops teens love (think American Eagle Outfitters and Hot Topic), while parents will want to make a beeline for the major department stores, including Macy’s and Carson’s.

Grab a burger at TGI Fridays and catch a movie at the Cinemark.

The charming Countryside Village in Braidwood is a 9,000-square-foot store designed to resemble a small village. Inside you’ll find home decor, gourmet food and wine, kitchenware, women’s clothing and accessories, and a fabric department that boasts more than 1,500 bolts of quality fabrics. Quilting classes are offered regularly.

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Al’s Steak House Joliet

Charbroiled steaks are the specialty at this old school restaurant where the black Angus beef is cut in-house. Try any steak done in Al’s special Grecian style.

Barolo Ristorante Joliet

This elegant cucina serves traditional Italian fare, including chicken piccata and veal scallopini, along with sinful desserts such as the chocolate hazelnut tiramisu.

Cemeno’s Pizza Joliet

For more than 40 years this family-run spot has been serving up pizza (both deep dish and thin) and Italian dishes that still use Grandma Tressie’s recipes, including her original spaghetti and meatballs.

Cheesecakes by James Joliet

Order a slice or go ahead and buy the whole cheesecake at this yummy shop that offers flavors such as Oreo, pineapple and key lime.

Home Cut Donuts Joliet

You can’t go wrong with fresh homemade donuts and a piping hot cup of coffee. Try the double chocolate or white coconut.

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Pull right up to this little fast food joint that gets raves for its authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and gyros platters.

Juliet’s Tavern Joliet

Located in a historic landmark, this combination Italian restaurant and sports bar features delicious pastas, such as linguini with shrimp in white wine sauce, and specialty pizzas.

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Tin Roof Joliet

Tin Roof prides itself on creating fresh New American cuisine, such as the pork chop served over chorizo hash with house-made chipotle sauce, and unique craft cocktails.

Merichka’s Crest Hill

Open since 1933, this family-run restaurant is known for its steak poorboy sandwich served on French bread and slathered in garlic butterine.

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Hollingworth Candies Lockport

Stop by the State Street store in downtown Lockport to sample Hollingworth’s signature English toffee and see how it’s made.

Tallgrass Restaurant Lockport

This award-winning restaurant presents multi-course gourmet meals (try the acclaimed rack of lamb) in a beautifully restored Victorian building.

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Friaco’s Mexican Restaurant Shorewood

A bright, cheery decor and lively music greets you at this friendly Mexican restaurant that serves specialties such as fish tacos chipotle and enchiladas mole stuffed with chicken.

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Little Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine Shorewood

Authentic Vietnamese dishes are made here using family recipes passed down through the generations. Sample the grilled lake trout with oyster mushrooms and cellophane noodles, served steamed in a banana leaf with curry sauce.

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Catch hot sporting action

Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet are must-stops for racing fans. Catch NASCAR races at Chicagoland Speedway, and get in the driver’s seat of a stock car yourself (or ride along as a passenger) at one of the driving experiences designed by NASCAR stars Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, Dale Jarrett and Rusty Wallace. At Champions Park, located next to the grandstands, hear live music and grab a beer before the races. If drag racing is more your speed, head over to the nearby Route 66 Raceway and get close to the action at this stadium-style drag strip.

Your ticket acts as a pit pass that allows you to watch teams work on their cars and get a chance to snag autographs from the drivers.

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The Joliet area is home to a number of great golf courses. Standouts include Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, open since 1927 and site of the famed Dubsdread course. The awardwinning Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville brings

Scottish flair with a St. Andrews-style course and McWethy’s Tavern (which features Scotch egg on its menu!). The championship Bolingbrook Golf Club has rolling fairways and seven lakes, along with a renowned golf academy.

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offers three public courses, including the Inwood Golf Course (which recently celebrated 85 years of operation), the par 72 Wedgewood Golf Course and the scenic Woodruff Golf Course.

Catch a thrilling Joliet Slammers baseball

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The Frontier League team’s season runs from May through September.

Grab a seat in the stadium or spread out on the lawn and cheer on the home team.

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Everyone’s a kid at these family-friendly attractions.

Haunted Trails CPX Sports

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Scare up some fun at this popular spot that features indoor amusement rides, laser tag, go-karts, two miniature golf courses and video games.

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Paintball is the name of the game at this exciting attraction that offers several themed playing fields, including the apocalyptic “Armageddon,” the mysterious “Jungle of Doom” and the unpredictable town of Bedlam (with 10 blocks of buildings).

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At this railroad-themed water park you can race down the thrilling six-lane water slide, drift away on the lazy river and whoosh along the body slides.

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More than just a bowling alley, Bowlero ups the ante with a laser tag arena, bumper cars and more than 50 arcade games.

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Raging Waves Waterpark

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn

This year round, indoor/outdoor aquatic park features lots of splashy fun, including an interactive “sprayground,” four water speed slides, a lazy river and beach volleyball.

Illinois’ largest outdoor water park boasts numerous extreme water slides (including the award-winning “Wonambi” water slide), a big wave pool, lazy river and a sandy beach.

Spend the afternoon at this kids’ museum that makes learning fun with exhibits that include a market, treehouse, art studio, dairy-themed cafe, and a theater complete with puppets and costumes.

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Pirate’s Cay

Take your best swing at this miniature golf course that features a 40-foot-tall mountain with a tumbling waterfall, the creepy Big Foot’s cave, racing rapids, plus baseball and softball batting cages.

Guides in period costumes lead visitors through this 12-acre outdoor history museum that features 30 historic Naperville buildings, including 19th century shops and homes.

This colorful indoor water park, located at the Fox River Resort, offers water and body slides, a pirate shipthemed water playground, arcade games and a lazy river.

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HellsGate LOCKport

More than just a haunted house, HellsGate is an adventure through a multi-level mansion deep in the woods that features a giant slide, zombie-infested forest and the Lost Souls Cemetery. Open in October.

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Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Lockport

This family farm offers a full day of fun, including a corn maze, hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch, friendly farm animals that kids can feed, a cornfield zip line and a train ride out to a gem mine. Don’t miss the fresh apple cider donuts.

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Statesville Haunted Prison Crest Hill

The prisoners have rioted, the guards have fled and you’re left to navigate your way through 23 maximum security cells where you’ll come face to face with more than 100 evil criminals. But just when you think you’ve made it out, you still have to survive the underground City of the Dead. Open during October.

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Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm Minooka

You’ll find more than 90 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash at this family-run farm. Take a hayride out to the 25-acre pumpkin patch to find

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your favorite pumpkin. Let the kids loose in Milo’s Castle Playground, and try the popular grilled pork burger.

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Dollinger Family Farm Channahon

Pick the perfect pumpkin at this scenic country farm. Get lost in the four-acre maze, join a tractor hayride, pet farm animals and run around the playground that features a pirate ship. Be sure to take home some of Grandma Dollinger’s Famous Fudge.

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Score at Joliet’s two winning casinos.

Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel

Located on the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet, Harrah’s features more than 1,100 slot machines, gaming tables and the World Series of Poker Room, where tournaments and games with a variety of limits are played.

Celebrate your good fortune with a steak at The Reserve or fuel up for the next round at Flavors the Buffet, serving stir-fry, deep-dish pizza, desserts, and more. Can’t tear yourself away from the slots? Order a burger from Cross Street Grill right on the casino floor. Stay the night at the 200-room Harrah’s Joliet Hotel.

Hollywood Casino Joliet

Here at Hollywood you’ll find more than 1,100 video slots (including the most penny slots in town), table games that include live poker, and casino hosts who can show you the ropes. Dine on prime beef and fresh seafood at Final Cut Steakhouse. Swig a craft beer and enjoy comfort food with a twist at 99 Hops House. Indulge in the decadent Sunday brunch at Epic Buffet. Or duck in to Take Two Deli for a quick bite. See a live concert at Backstage at Hollywood.

And stay overnight at the Hollywood Casino Joliet Hotel & RV Park.

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Explore the natural wonders and quaint small towns that make the Starved Rock State Park area a vacation destination Earlville, Grand Ridge, Granville, Hennepin, Henry, LaSalle, Marseilles, McNabb, Mendota, Morris, Naplate, North Utica, Oglesby, Ottawa, Peoria, Peru, Seneca, Sheffield, Sheridan, Spring Valley, Streator, Tonica, Utica

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Spend an afternoon shopping and discovering hidden treasures

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Forget the chill and enjoy these outdoor thrills

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Grab your pole and head to these local fishing holes

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The Starved Rock area offers something for everyone. Lover of the great outdoors?

You’ll find lots to tackle, from scenic state parks to winding waterways. History buff ? The historic I&M Canal winds its way through the region. Small town shopper? There are many charming Main Streets with boutiques and galleries to discover. Get ready to explore.

Lush forests, sparkling waterfalls and soaring canyons are some of the stunning sights you’ll encounter at

Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby.

Hike the 13 miles of well-marked trails and marvel at the 18 canyons carved out of 400-million-year-old sandstone bluffs. Although you can see waterfalls in 14 of the canyons, the most scenic ones are found in St. Louis, French, Wildcat, Tonty, Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons. The best time to view the waterfalls is in spring after the snow has melted, or following a heavy rainfall. Winter is also a great

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time to visit. The waterfalls may be frozen into spectacular icefalls, and climbers attempt to conquer the slippery slopes.

You can also hop a trolley at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center and get a guided tour of the area.

Special seasonal trolley trips include spring waterfall canyon tours, autumn color drives and winter bald eagle watching. Or take a cruise on the Belle of the Rock, a paddlewheel boat that plies the waters of the Illinois River from June through September.

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trail maps. Check out their 400-gallon aquarium that teems with fish from the nearby Illinois River, stone tools once used by regional Native Americans, a model of Fort St. Louis (which was located atop Starved Rock from 1682 until the early 1700s) and a wigwam. You can also or sign up for a guided hike, which takes you to LaSalle and Tonty Canyons to see the

amazing views from Lover’s Leap and Eagle Cliff.

Stay the night at the historic Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center. Built during the Depression Era by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic log Lodge and its surrounding cabins are nestled on a wooded bluff high above the Illinois River. Starved Rock Lodge retains

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its knotty pine appeal, even with its modern hotel wing. The Main Dining Room welcomes guests with the warmth of a glowing fireplace.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, plus there’s an acclaimed Sunday Brunch. In the summer, Starved Rock Lodge presents live music on its outdoor Veranda, surrounded by the

beauty of the woods and starry night sky. In the winter, the music moves indoors to the Back Door Lounge.

Down the road from Starved Rock is Matthiessen State Park. Although smaller in size, Matthiessen also features tumbling waterfalls (look for the cavernous Cascade Falls), along with bluffs and canyons that are great

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for hiking. Seek out the two sculpted faces near the banks of the Vermilion River that are believed to have been Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby geographical markers for escaped slaves who passed through the park’s canyons. Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter sport here, with ski rentals available on weekends December through March.

Buffalo Rock State Park in Ottawa is a favorite of hikers. Climb to the top of the sandstone bluff at the summit of Buffalo Rock and be treated to a sweeping view of the Illinois River. Wander through magnificent stands of oak, cedar and pine on paths that Illinois Indians once traveled. Look for the two American bison that call Buffalo Rock home. And be sure to check out Effigy Tumuli, a group of five huge earthen sculptures depicting a catfish, turtle, snake, frog and water strider.

Also in Ottawa is the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, where tugboats navigate through the Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Watch them outside from the observation deck, or head inside and view exhibits on the I&M Canal. The Center is a great place to watch majestic American bald eagles in the winter as they fish for food in the river waters.

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Head into town and tour one of Ottawa’s greatest treasures: the Reddick Mansion. Built in 1856, this

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Starved Rock three-story, 22-room Italianate mansion was said to be the most expensive private home in Illinois at the time. Tours of the mansion and its lovely gardens, led by costumed guides, are offered daily except on Tuesdays.

The Reddick Mansion is located across the street from Washington Square Park, where the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place in 1858. Sit by the fountain and admire the bronze statues of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. At the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, learn about the city’s past as an I&M Canal boomtown and see exhibits of memorabilia that honor the legacy of W.D. Boyce, the Ottawa native who helped found the Boy Scouts of America in 1910.

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trails that follow the historic route of the I&M Canal. The Trail also boasts Illinois’ longest continuous

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.

Settle in at this chic tasting room in Utica, where you can sample awardwinning wines from August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. Pull up a chair at the tasting bar, or take your glass into the lounge area or three-season patio. Try the dry red Cabernet Franc or the crisp ISC Brut sparkling wine, sided with a nosh plate that includes three different cheeses, prosciutto and flatbread crackers.

Be sure to browse the works by featured local artists, including beautiful blown glass, paintings and pottery.

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Starved Rock snowmobile trail, and is a favorite of cross-country skiers. Or take a ride on the I&M Canal Boat, a replica of the 19th century mule-pulled canal boats that traveled along the I&M Canal. Onboard guides, dressed as Canal Era crew and passengers, take you back to the pioneer days of the Illinois prairie. Before the ride meet Moe and Joe, the friendly mules that pull the boat from along the canal bank. Be sure to check out the cafe and canal-themed gift shop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center, where I&M Canal Boat tickets are sold. Also in LaSalle is the stately Hegeler Carus Mansion. This architectural masterpiece was designed by W.W. Boyington, the architect of Chicago’s famed Historic Water Tower. The seven-level Victorian mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, remains virtually

Vintage Illinois

Set up your lawn chair or blanket in the grass and get ready to sip and savor at Illinois’ largest wine festival, held Sept. 16-17 at scenic Matthiessen State Park in Utica.

Wines are poured by more than 25 wineries from across Illinois, including local favorite August Hill Winery and its Illinois Sparkling Co. See performances by regional musicians and enjoy tasty foods from area restaurants that include Starved Rock Lodge and LaSalle’s 9th Street Pub.

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unaltered since its completion in the late 1800s. The mansion is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday year round.

Take an afternoon and visit charming nearby Putnam County.

In Hennepin, do some bird watching at the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge, a designated wetlands. Go back in time and tour the restored Pulsifer House, an 1844 home built for successful local businessman Edward Pulsifer that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Schedule a visit to the Putnam County Agricultural Museum, which explores the important history of farming and coal mining in the area. Pick up farm-fresh fruit and homemade baked goods at Boggio’s Orchard & Produce in Granville, where kids can make furry friends at the petting zoo and ride peddle cars.

Illinois River Winery

Located within sight of Starved Rock State Park, Illinois River Winery’s inviting Utica tasting room features an expansive tasting bar and more than 30 handcrafted wines. Slip away from the crowd and sink into a comfy couch or sit in the outdoor wine garden, where there’s live music on weekend afternoons from May-October. Sweet and fruit wines are popular here, although the limited-release, mediumbodied red Claret is worth a try.

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Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest

From June 9-11 the historic town of Ottawa hosts this fun event featuring nearly 20 Illinois wineries pouring their finest wines. There’s also live jazz, performed from a stage set up in the center of the festival. Be sure to stop by the Outdoor Market, where vendors sell one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Limited tickets are available at the door for the popular lobster dinner, flown in fresh from Maine and grilled to perfection by the Ottawa Noon Rotary.

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Hiking

Lace up your boots, grab your walking stick and head out for a hike on the 13 miles of spectacular trails that weave among the waterfall canyons and sandstone bluffs of Starved Rock State Park. Stop in at the Visitor Center to pick up trail maps and snacks to take on your hike.

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The I&M Canal State Trail offers an easy, scenic ride on its leafy former towpath, traversing more than 60 miles. Get a history lesson from wayside exhibits and historic landmarks like the restored Ottawa Toll House as you bike along the canal waters.

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Canoeing

Stop by C&M Canoe Rental in Ottawa and set off paddling in a 17-foot-long canoe along the picturesque Fox River (seven-, 12and 21-mile trips are offered). Toast your day on the water with a drink at Chet & Mary’s Fox River Tavern.

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Zip Chicago in Marseilles guides guests on a canopy zipline tour that whips through the treetops at speeds that can reach up to 45mph.

Platforms and suspension bridges are surrounded by native trees, and you’ll have a great view of the Illinois River Valley as you zip along 85 feet above the woods.

Experience the rush of whitewater rafting and kayaking with Vermillion River Rafting. You’ll paddle between tall cliffs and right through the racing rapids of the Vermillion River.

Riders should have some kayaking or paddling experience, as the trip is not guided. Or try Kayak Morris for both individual and group kayaking, plus its popular “glamping.”

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Take the plunge at Skydive Chicago, located on a sprawling complex in Ottawa. First-time jumpers and experienced skydivers alike flock to this place, which also offers cabins if you want to stay the night and do it all over again the next day.

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Weber House and Garden, Streator

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Spend an afternoon shopping and discovering hidden treasures The town of Streator is full of unexpected surprises. Step into the fantasy world of the Weber House and Garden, a storybook Tudor cottage surrounded by an English garden with ponds, statues and beautiful blooming flowers. Inside, tour the rooms of the 18th century home, which are illuminated by candlelight. Visit the Streatorland Museum and learn about some of the town’s famous residents, including Burton Baskin (of Baskin-Robbins ice cream) and Edward

Plumb, who was the musical director for Walt Disney classics Fantasia and Bambi.

Spend some time shopping in Utica.

Head to Starved Rock Marketplace, home of Cattails Gift Shop, offering six rooms of clothing, accessories, furniture and its own wine tasting room.

The next-door Chillin on 6 is known for its homemade fudge.

In downtown Utica, sample wines and pick up a few bottles to take home from August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparking Co.

And be sure to stop in for a scrumptious snack from Flutterby Gourmet Popcorn (try the sweet banana cream pie popcorn).

In historic Ottawa, enjoy a cup of tea as you browse the shelves of the English library-style Prairie Fox Books for a good read. Pick up fun educational toys for the little ones at Rock Paper Scissors.

Get some new wheels at The Bike Shop in Ottawa, located right on the I&M Canal. Slow down and indulge in some “me”

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time at SaltTreeYoga, which features a relaxing Himalayan salt cave.

Shop 50 name brand stores at the Peru Mall, including Bergner’s, Victoria’s Secret, JCPenney and Bath & Body Works. You’ll find an amazing selection of cowboy boots at Peru’s Western Factory Outlet.

While you’re in town, check out the Westclox Museum, which tells the story of the Western Clock Company that operated in Peru for a century, and is located within a portion of the old Westclox building.

Are you up for an all-day excursion? The Spirit of Peoria offers a full-day river cruise aboard its authentic paddlewheeler that travels from Starved Rock State Park in Utica to Peoria (with a shuttle returning passengers to Starved Rock). You’ll be treated to banjo and piano music, tales of river lore and an onboard lunch buffet.

The I&M Canal flows right through the middle of the peaceful burg of Seneca.

Stop by and check out the new Seneca Area Heritage Museum, located in a renovated former train depot.

Take a walk along the canal and view the historic M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator, which enabled farmers to more quickly ship their grain via barge instead of by horse and wagon.

Take a side trip to Mendota, where you can learn about the rural town’s rich history by visiting the Breaking the Prairie Museum, honoring the hard work of local farm families; the Hume-Carnegie Museum, with a collection dedicated to “Wild Bill” Hickok, the legendary frontier scout and lawman; and the Union Depot Railroad Museum, which features a model railroad and trains you can tour.

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Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center,

Oglesby Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic Starved Rock Lodge is perched high on a wooded bluff overlooking the scenic Illinois River. Book a stay in the historic lodge or knotty pine cabins. Cozy up to the crackling fire in the massive two-sided stone fireplace in the soaring Great Hall. In the summer, enjoy live music and dining on the outdoor Veranda, with a sweeping view of the Illinois River Valley. At the Back Door Lounge, try a pint of Starved Rock Signature Ale, brewed exclusively by Leinenkugel. Starved Rock Lodge is also the hub for trolley tours and guided hikes through beautiful Starved Rock State Park.

Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort,

Utica Located just two miles from Starved Rock State Park, Grizzly Jack’s is a kid’s dream getaway. The resort’s Grand Bear Falls indoor water park features a wave pool, water slides and a lazy river. Putt your way along the miniature 18-hole golf course or play more than 60 different games at the Cave Arcade. Jack’s Place Restaurant & Sports bar serves up pizza and burgers. Stay in a suite at the lodge, or spread out in one of the luxury cabins or villas nestled in the woods.

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OTTAWA The Lone Buffalo Ottawa

This farm-to-table restaurant is part of Tangled Roots Brewing Company (TRBC). Savor the good food and beer in their comfortable atmosphere. TRBC grows their own produce, in addition to sourcing ingredients from local farmers.

Try the bison burger with bourbononion marmalade or the dry-rubbed pork chop with cherry whiskey brine.

The New Chalet Restaurant Ottawa

Old-fashioned home cooking is the focus at this diner that offers everything from breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, to hearty lunches that include chicken with all the fixins.

Captain’s Cove Bar & Grill Ottawa

Located at the Starved Rock Marina, Captain’s Cove keeps things interesting with a variety of dishes, ranging from oysters to tortilla-crusted salmon and a bacon-wrapped filet.

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The Red Dog Grill Ottawa

Pull your boat right up to The Red Dog Grill, located at Heritage Harbor Ottawa on the Illinois River. You’ll find fresh fare here, including flat-iron steak with Asian chili sauce and lemon-pesto shrimp served over rice. Listen to live music on Saturday nights.

The Pink Chihuahua Ottawa

The globally influenced menu here offers everything imaginable, including Chinese pot stickers, slow-roasted pork tacos, chicken pad Thai, Korean BBQ kabobs and big burgers.

Joy & Ed’s Supper CluB Utica

Stop here for breakfast before hitting the trails at Starved Rock State Park. The egg sandwich with ham or the hot cakes sided with hash browns will fuel you for the day.

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Everything on the extensive menu is made from scratch at this family-owned restaurant. Share the house-made polenta with roasted tomatoes, then move on to the panko-crusted swordfish.

See live music acts in the Uptown Playlist Theater.

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Social Kitchen LaSalle

Chef Ron McFarlain, who grew up in the swamps of Louisiana, uses his own family recipes to create authentic Cajun dishes such as the catfish Acadian and jambalaya. For dessert, don’t miss the homemade roasted pecan pie.

This hip restaurant attracts crowds with its menu of upscale “bar food,” such as the pork shank set on cheesy grits and the delicately breaded Southern chicken sandwich with sriracha sauce.

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Chef Mark Weisbrod and his artist wife Ann bring a sense of whimsy to their colorful restaurant that serves serious food like beef tournedos and pan-seared trigger fish in a limegarlic-brown butter sauce.

NAPLATE Casa Mia Naplate

A staple in the tiny hamlet of Naplate for more than 60 years, cozy Casa Mia is known for its classic American dishes, such as bacon-wrapped scallops and broiled NY strip steak.

Annie’s Hide-away Naplate

This hidden restaurant serves up favorites like fried chicken, potato-crusted cod and delicious seasonal desserts such as homemade apple dumplings.

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N O D W E RL AND R E T N I W Forget the chill and enjoy these outdoor thrills all along the Illinois River, where the regal birds perch in the trees from late December until March. Or catch Eagle Watch Weekend in January, when the Starved Rock Visitor Center, Starved Rock Lodge and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center jointly host live birds of prey shows, eagle watching hikes and family activities.

Ice Climbing

American bald eagle at Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby

Eagle Watching

Flock to the Rock - Starved Rock State Park - the pictureperfect setting for spying American bald eagles. Join the Discover the Eagles Trolley Tour in January and February, which departs from Starved Rock Lodge. You’ll ride over to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, where a park ranger conducts an informative eagle presentation. Observation decks at the Center offer a bird’s-eye view of the Starved Rock Lock & Dam, where the eagles like to swoop down and catch fish in the open waters. Keep your eyes peeled for eagles

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Glittering frozen waterfalls are a stunning sight during the winter at Starved Rock State Park. You can climb them if weather conditions are right. Ice climbing is only allowed in four canyons: Wildcat, LaSalle, Ottawa and Tonty. You must have a partner and bring your own gear. Contact the park office for permission and ice conditions, then sign in when you arrive. From there it’s just a matter of grabbing your gear and heading for the falls.

Cross-Country Skiing

Love to cross-country ski or want to learn how? You can rent skis in the Dells Area of Matthiessen State Park and glide out onto six miles of snowy trails on weekends from December through March. Lessons are offered at the park during the Cross-Country Ski Weekend event in February.

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FAVE FISHING SPOTS Grab your pole and head to these local fishing holes Vermillion River Oglesby

Starved Rock State Park, St. Louis Canyon, Oglesby

Snowmobiling

Once there’s at least four inches of fluffy snow on the ground, snowmobilers are free to zoom along more than 60 scenic miles on the I&M Canal State Trail.

Depending on where you want to access the trail, call the nearest state park office for snowfall and trail conditions.

Winter Hiking

Spring Lake Nature Area Streator

This fisherman’s paradise is a great place for fly fishing, with the best spot being an 11-mile stretch that begins at the Illinois Route 178 bridge that crosses the river just above Matthiessen State Park.

Catch bass, catfish and bluegill.

More than 37 acres of land holds two spring-fed creeks, a waterfall, 13 hiking trails and abundant wildlife. Cast your hook and snag bluegill or crappie.

LaSalle Lake Marseilles

This lake spans more than 3,000 acres, but only reaches eight feet at its deepest point. Anglers can catch a variety of fish, including white bass, sauger and yellow bullhead.

Illini State Park Marseilles

Before heading out, stop by Applebee’s Bait Shop in Utica for fishing licenses, live bait & tackle, and guide services for the Illinois River and LaSalle Lake.

This manmade lake favored by anglers serves as a cooling lake for Commonwealth Edison’s LaSalle Power Station. From the banks you can hook black, white and striped bass.

Senachwine Lake Putnam County

WINTER WONDERL A There’s nothing like the hush of the woods as snowflakes gently flutter from the sky. Take off on a winter hike in Starved Rock State Park and you’ll be treated to breathtaking ice falls and perhaps even scampering wildlife.

Starved Rock Lodge offers guided winter hikes that lead to LaSalle Canyon, Lover’s Leap and Eagle Cliff for the best views of majestic bald eagles in flight.

Set on the scenic Illinois River, this 500-acre park is known for its roaring rapids. Fishing boats should look out for barge traffic and be aware of the nearby Marseilles Lock & Dam. Expect to snag crappie, bass and catfish.

Starved Rock State Park Utica

Fishing boats may be launched from the west end of the park, but are not allowed within 600 feet of the Starved Rock Lock & Dam due to strong currents. Hook walleye, catfish and carp.

Lock 14 LaSalle

Located at the meeting of the Illinois River and the I&M Canal, this leisurely fishing spot near downtown LaSalle is a great place to reel in channel catfish, rainbow trout and largemouth bass.

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3101 Canal St., Lockport, IL 60441 605-301-4283 www.hellsgate.com

$10-$20

Thursday Sunday

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$10-$20

Friday Sunday

Adventure

$10-$20

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Windy City Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals

120 W. North Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181 773-609-2158 www.chicagomotorcyclerental.com

Haunted Trails Family Amusement Park

1423 N. Broadway St., (Rt. 53)., Joliet, IL 60435 815-722-7800 www.hauntedtrailsfun.com

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Sunday Saturday

Amusement Park

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

Amusement Park

$10-$20

Thursday Monday

Amusement Park

$10-$20

Wednesday - Sunday

Amusement Park

Over $30

Sunday Saturday

Pirate's Cay

2558 N. 3653rd Rd., Sheridan, IL 60551 815-496-3292 www.piratescay.com

Raging Waves Waterpark

4000 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560 630-882-6575 www.ragingwaves.com

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Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Waterpark

2643 N. Rte. 178, Utica, IL 61373 866-667-9866 www.grizzlyjacksresort.com

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3215 E. 1969th Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0000 www.skydivechicago.com

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2681 E. Rte. 6, Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-5001 www.zipchicago.com

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431 Talcott Ave., Lemont, IL 60439 630-914-5834 www.pollyannabrewing.com

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Sunday Saturday

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Casino Gaming

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

3

Casino Gaming

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

3

Entertainment

Over $30

Sunday Saturday

Entertainment

$10-$20

Box Office Monday Friday

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Entertainment

$20-$30

Sunday Saturday

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Hollywood Casino Joliet

777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

Backstage at Hollywood

777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

Billie Limacher Bicentenial Park & Theatre

201 W. Jefferson St. at Bluff St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-724-3760 www.bicentennialpark.org

Rialto Square Theatre

102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-726-7171 www.rialtosquare.com

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151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

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808 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9549 www.tangledrootsbrewingco.com

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17250 S. Weber Rd., Lockport, IL 60441 815-741-2693 www.siegelscottonwoodfarm.com

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Spirit Farms

3874 North Rte. 71, Sheridan, IL 60551 815-695-5667 www.spiritfarms.com

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL 60421 815-423-9958 www.cem.va.gov

Joliet Area Historical Museum

204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-5201 www.jolietmuseum.org

Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

Access E. Rte. 53 & Scott St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-8700 www.reconnectwithnature.org

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100 N.E. Water St., Peoria, IL 61602 309-637-8000 www.spiritofpeoria.com

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17250 S. Weber Rd., Lockport, IL 60441 815-741-9791 www.statesvillehauntedprison.com

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754 First St., La Salle, IL 61301 815-220-1848 www.iandmcanal.org

Lockport Area Genealogical & Historical Society 222 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441 www.lockporthistory.org

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Sunday Saturday

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Monday Friday

Heritage & Culture

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Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

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Heritage & Culture

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Midwest SOARRING Foundation

133 W. 13th St., Lockport, IL 60441 708-257-4300 www.midwestsoarring.org

The Gaylord Building

200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-9400 www.gaylordbuilding.org

Mendota Museum & Historical Society

901 Washington St., P.O. Box 433, Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-3373 www.mendotamuseums.org

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St James at Sag Bridge

10600 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-7000 www.historicstjames.org

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1307 Seventh St., LaSalle, IL 61301 815-224-5892 www.hegelercarus.org

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510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-4880

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Heritage & Culture

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Heritage & Culture

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100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-6100 www.reddickmansion.org

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523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540 630-420-6010 www.napersettlement.org

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427 W Corning Ave., Peotone, IL 60468 708-328-4072 www.peotonehistoricalsociety.org

Isle a la Cache Museum

501 E. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446 815-727-8100 www.reconnectwithnature.org

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

700 E. Adams, Springfield, IL 62701 217-525-9308 www.illinoisroute66.org

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1503 Baker St., Streator, IL 61364 815-672-8327 www.weberhouseandgarden.com

Gemini Giant

US Route 66, Wilmington, IL 60481

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Free

Monday

Museum

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Wednesday & Friday

Museum

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Berwyn Route 66 Museum

7003 W. Ogden Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-9349 www.berwynrt66museum.org

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Illinois Aviation Museum

130 S. Clow International Pkwy., Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-771-1937 www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org

Carbon Hill School Museum

875 Second St., Carbon Hill, IL 60416 815-634-4213 www.ccpld.org/museum.htm

Putnam County Historical Society

327 Old Highway 26, Hennepin, IL 61327 815-925-7560 www.putnamcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

5100 Museum Dr., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-423-6709 www.cmoaklawn.org

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1100 Canal St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-9353 www.ottawascoutingmuseum.org

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$10-$20

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Outdoor Recreation

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Sunday Saturday

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Outdoor Recreation

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

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Outdoor Recreation

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center

419 Trout Farm Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-2600 www.bolingbrookparks.org

Dollinger Family Farm

7502 E. Hansel Rd., Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-6766 www.dollingerfarms.com

Boggio's Orchard and Produce

12087 IL Hwy. 71, Granville, IL 61326 815-339-2245 www.boggiosorchardandproduce.com

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Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm

475 Trout Farm Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-2381 www.bolingbrookparks.org

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Boughton Ridge Golf Course

335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-4100 www.bolingbrookparks.org

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Westclox Museum

312 5th St., Peru, IL 61354 815-250-0617 www.westcloxmuseum.com

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17540 W. Laraway Rd., Joliet, IL 60433 815-727-8700 www.reconnectwithnature.org

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Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

Free

Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

Free

Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

Free

Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

Free

Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

$20-$30

Friday Monday

Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm

4853 US Hwy. 52, Minooka, IL 60447 815-475-7373 www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com

Gebhard Woods State Park/IDNR

401 Ottawa St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0796 www.dnr.state.il.us

Goose Lake Prairie Partners

5010 N Jugtown Rd., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-2899 www.gooselakeprairie.org

I&M Canal/Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Gebhard Woods State Park Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0796 www.dnr.state.il.us

Matthiessen State Park

2568 E. 950th Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4868

Buffalo Range Shooting Park

1252 N. 2803 Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 1-815-433-2471 www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com

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Guided tours are available all year long.

See hegelercarus.org for a full list of events.

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1970 N. 2753rd Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-5000 www.heritageharborottawa.com

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Sunday Saturday

Outdoor Recreation

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Sunday Saturday

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Sunday Saturday

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Sunday Saturday

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Under $10

Sunday Saturday

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Sunday Saturday

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

30239 S. State Rte. 53, Wilmington, IL 60481 815-423-6370 www.fs.usda.gov/midewin

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4165 E. 16th Rd., Earlville, IL 60518

Old Joliet Prison Park

1125 Collins St., Joliet, IL 60432 www.cityofjoliet.info/visitors/joliet-prison

Catlin Park

2560 E. 1251 Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 www.lasallecounty.org

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Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

950 N. 27th Rd., Rte. 1, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-667-4054 www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ IllinoisWaterway.aspx

Spring Lake Nature Park

1413 E. 16th Rd., Streator, IL 61364 815-257-3528 www.springlakefalls.org

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Intersection of Archer Ave. & Willow Springs Rd. Willow Springs, IL 60480

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2001 Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-771-9400 www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com

Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park

200 S. Lindsey Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-1705 www.bolingbrookparks.org

Prairie State ROAD Runners

P.O. Box 293, Channahon, IL 60410 www.psrr.org

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Recreation

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

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Sunday Saturday

Recreation

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

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Recreation

$20-$30

Monday Saturday

Recreation

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

Sports

Over $30

Sunday Saturday

Sports

Over $30

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Over $30

Sunday Saturday

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Sports

$20-$30

Sunday Saturday

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Sports

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

Winery

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

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631 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-296-8340 www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com

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619 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-378-8034 www.ipictheaters.com

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2001 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-715-3644 www.facebook.com/Corvettes-Unlimited246977485373119

Joliet Public Library

150. N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-2660 www.jolietlibrary.org

Louis Joliet Mall

3340 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-439-1000 www.shoppinglouisjolietmall.com

SaltTreeYoga

310 1/2 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-343-2751 www.salttreeyoga.com

Peru Mall

3940 Rte. 251, Peru, IL 61354 815-223-7600 www.perumall.com

Autobahn Country Club

3795 CenterPoint Way, Joliet, IL 60436 815-722-2223 www.autobahncc.com

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500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-5500 www.chicagolandspeedway.com

Route 66 Raceway

500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-5500 www.route66raceway.com

Pine Hills Golf Club Bar & Restaurant

1665 N. 2501 Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-3985 www.ottawapinehillsgolfclub.com

Brunswick Zone XL Romeoville

735 N. Center Blvd., Romeoville, IL 60446 630-378-2695 www.bowlbrunswick.com

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.

106 Mill St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com

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Merichka's

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Country Mansion Restaurant and Banquets

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$10-$20

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant

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Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Cross Street Grill

American

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-2377 www.boughtonridgegolf.com/bar_grill/ 222 N. Front St., Braidwood, IL 60408 815-458-3377 1847 Knapp Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-729-9755 www.firewaterbbq.com 604 Theodore St., Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-723-9371 www.merichkas.com 3

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101 W. South St., Dwight, IL 60420 815-584-2345 www.thecountrymansion.com

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105 S. Old Route 66, Dwight, IL 60420 815-584-2920 www.route66restaurant.com 3340 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-267-7515 www.creativeconecepts.com 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

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American

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3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Joliet Route 66 Diner

American

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Take Two Deli

American

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

The Tin Roof

American

3

3

3

Monday Saturday

Truth Restaurant

American

3

3

3

Tuesday Saturday

3

2531 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL 60435 815-439-1914 www.dennys.com

2501 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-9000 www.facebook.com/pages/J-Town-Eatery/ 465904073558939 22 West Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-3865 www.facebook.com/pages/Joliet-Route-66-Diner 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com 158 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-0123 www.tinroofjoliet.com 808 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-744-5901 www.truthrestaurant.com

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Uptown Grill

American

3

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Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Embers Tap House

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center

American

3

3

3

Tuesday Sunday

$10-$20

Tallgrass Restaurant

American

3

3

Wednesday - Sunday

Over $30

Honest Abe's Tap & Grill

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

R Place Eatery

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

601 First St., LaSalle, IL 61301 815-224-4545 www.uptowngrill.com 933 S. State St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-552-3031 www.emberstaphouse.com

200 W. 8th St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-6500 www.publiclandingrestaurant.com

1006 S. State St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-5566 www.tallgrassrestaurant.com 3585 N. Route 47, Morris, IL 60450 815-941-2485 www.honestabestapandgrill.com 3

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Annie's Hide-away

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Delaney's Family Restaurant

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Pine Hills Golf Club Bar & Restaurant

American

Sunfield Restaurant

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Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

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October 1 - March 31 Wednesday - Sunday

$10-$20

Under $10

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Sunday Saturday

American

3

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Monday Saturday

The Hi-Way Restaurant

American

3

3

3

The New Chalet Restaurant

American

3

3

The Pink Chihuahua

American

3

3

3

3

Tuesday Saturday

3

$10-$20

MarkAllen's American Kitchen

American

3

3

3

Tuesday Saturday

3

$20-$30

The Right Spice Supper Club

American

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Uncle Stewy's Roadhouse

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Boston's Gourmet Restaurant & Sports Bar

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Duffy's Tavern

American

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

American

3

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100 N. Lewis Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3539 www.delaneysbuffet.com

1665 N. 2501 Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-3985 www.ottawapinehillsgolfclub.com 2754 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-5500 www.sunfieldrestaurant.com 1219 Fulton St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0478 www.thecheeseshop.biz 3

210 West Norris Dr., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-9431 www.hi-wayrestaurant.com 514 State St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-2746 www.thenewchalet.com

700 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-780-8032 www.thepinkchihuahua.co 1402 Peoria St., Peru, IL 61354 815-220-0642 www.markallens.com 2102 4th St., Peru, IL 61354 815-223-9824 www.rightspice.biz

225 E. St. Paul St., Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-878-8684 www.unclestewysroadhouse.com

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Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

7216 W 191st St., Tinley Park, IL 60487 815-464-9844 www.bostons.com 101 Mill St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4324 www.duffystavernandgrill.com 2971 E. 8th St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4160 www.jimmyjohns.com

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Joy and Ed's Inn

American

3

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Jack’s Place Restaurant & Bar

American

3

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Big Fish Grille

American

3

3

3

Tuesday Sunday

$20-$30

Asian

3

3

3

Wednesday - Monday

Under $10

Monday Saturday

Under $10

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

113 Mill St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4850 www.utica-il.gov/business/joy-eds-bar-restaurant 2642 N. IL Rte. 178, Utica, IL 61373 866-667-3866 www.grizzlyjacksresort.com

27425 S. Will Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-9331 www.bigfishgrille.net

Little Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine

201 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, IL 60404 815-782-6395 www.littlesaigonil.com

Cheesecakes by James

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

Home Cut Donuts

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

3

Starbuck's at Harrah's Casino

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

The Ottawa Bakery

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

3

3

Monday Saturday

Under $10

Nonie's Bakery

Bakeries & Coffee Shops

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

99 Hops House

Brewhouse

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Epic Buffet

Buffet

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Flavors, The Buffet at Harrah's Joliet

Buffet

3

3

3

Thursday Sunday

$10-$20

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

20 East Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-582-4151 www.cheesecakebyjames.com 815 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-727-3511 www.homecutdonuts.com 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

630 Court St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-2253 www.facebook.com/theottawabakery630 522 S. Clark St., Utica, IL 61373 815-691-5002 www.facebook.com/Nonies-BakeryCafe-390141894351056

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777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

Cherry Hill Cafe

Cafe

3

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Lock 16 Cafe

Cafe

3

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2635 E Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-726-0881 www.facebook.com/CherryHillCafe 754 First St., La Salle, IL 61301 815-220-1848 www.iandmcanal.org

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Tone's Cones

Dessert

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523 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-1488 www.pickusottawail.com/food/sweets/name/ tones-cones

Thursday Sunday

$10-$20

Daily, March November

Under $10

Social Kitchen

Gastropub

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$20-$30

The Lone Buffalo

Gastropub

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$20-$30

Chicago Street Pub

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Monday Saturday

Under $10

9th Street Pub

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Nick's Tavern

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Clayton's Tap

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

MJ's Pub & Grill

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Captain's Cove Bar and Grill

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Seasonal Memorial Day Labor Day, Wednesday - Monday

Under $10

JJ's Pub & Grill

Grills & Pubs

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Under $10

Barolo Restaurant

Italian

3

3

3

Monday Saturday

$10-$20

Juliet's

Italian

3

3

3

Tuesday Sunday

$10-$20

Maria's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Italian

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Friaco's Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

541 First St., La Salle, IL 61301 815-252-2655 www.facebook.com/SocialKitchenLaSalle 808 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9549 www.thelonebuffalo.com 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-7171 www.chicagost.com 253 Ninth St., LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-8960 www.9thstpub.com 221 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-6564 www.nickstavern.net 122 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-3811 www.claytonstap.com 139 E. Walnut St., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-9782 www.mjspub.wix.com/mjspub.grill Rte. 1 Box 411, Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-0881 www.captainscovebarandgrill.com

104 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-1816 www.jjspubottawa.com

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2765 Black Rd., Joliet, IL 60435 815-729-3606 www.barolofinedining.com 205 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-630-5654 www.julietstavern.com 1591 Division St., Morris, IL 60450 1-815-942-3351 www.mariasristorante.net

1321 Route 59, Shorewood, IL 60404 815-254-4866 www.friacosrestaurant.com

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Cemeno's Pizza

Pizza

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Gelsosomo's Pizzeria

Pizza

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

3

$10-$20

Halftime Restaurant, Pizza & Cocktails

Pizza

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

3

$10-$20

Longhorn Steakhouse

Steakhouse

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Al's Steak House

Steakhouse

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$10-$20

Final Cut Steakhouse

Steakhouse

3

3

Sunday Saturday

Over $30

The Reserve Steakhouse at Harrah's Casino

Steakhouse

3

3

Wednesday - Sunday

$20-$30

Morris Chop Shop

Steakhouse

3

3

3

Tuesday Sunday

$20-$30

Casa Mia

Steakhouse

3

3

3

Wednesday - Sunday

$20-$30

Woody's Steak House

Steakhouse

3

3

3

Sunday Saturday

$20-$30

Wine Bars

3

3

3

Tuesday Sunday

$10-$20

1630 Essington Rd., Joliet, IL 60435 815-254-2500 www.cemenospizza.com 206 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-410-8106 www.gelslemont.com

$10-$20

1625 E. Norris Dr., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9389 www.halftimerestaurantpizzaandcocktails.com 708 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-783-0684 www.longhornsteakhouse.com 1990 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-725-2388 www.alssteaks.com 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

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151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

701 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 815-710-5006 www.chopshopgrille.com 219 18th Ave., Naplate, IL 61350 815-434-0758 1321 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-2400 www.restaurantsottawail.com

Wine & Cheese by TCC

24104 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-3499 www.wcbytcc.com

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Searching for the perfect touch to make your house a home, an outfit for a night on the town or the perfect gift? Browse one of our many retail shops.

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Prairie Fox Books

Bookstore

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Rock Paper Scissors

Bookstore

Monday Saturday

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Blain's Farm & Fleet - Ottawa

Department Store

Sunday Saturday

3

Blain's Farm & Fleet - Romeoville

Department Store

Sunday Saturday

3

Applebee's Bait Shop

Fishing Shop

Sunday Saturday

French Market

Saturday

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Wednesday - Monday

16133 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-588-0908 www.dna-athletics.com

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1313 Chestnut St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9431 www.thebikeshopinottawa.com 722 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-7323 www.facebook.com/prairiefoxbooks 712 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4233 www.edumaginationist.com 4140 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4536 www.farmandfleet.com

451 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446 815-905-3333 www.farmandfleet.com 2956 N. Rte., 178, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-7036

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Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

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Uniques Antiques, Ltd.

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

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J.C. Whitney

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

3

Lock 16 Gift Shop and Visitor Center

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

3

Betty's

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Monday Saturday

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Wednesday - Sunday

Main Street Estate Sales

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Friday Sunday

Ottawa Art League

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

Peru Antique Mall

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

B'DaZZles

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

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Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Varies

K's Secret Garden

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Tuesday Saturday

226 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-566-5434 www.facebook.com/Maes-Vintage-Goods-1621805148082041 409 E. Stevenson Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-5400 www.mainstreetestatesales.com 807 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-223-0714 www.ottawaartleague.org 2702 May Rd., Peru, IL 61354 815-224-9991 314 E. Main St., Streator, IL 61364 815-992-2424 314 E. Main St., Streator, IL 61364 815-992-2424 215 E. Main St., Streator, IL 61364 815-672-9733 www.KsSecretGarden.com

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Clarks Run Antiques

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

3

Two Hounds Antiques

Gift, Antique & Specialty Shops

Sunday Saturday

Hollingworth Candies, Inc.

Gourmet Food

Monday Saturday

3

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Gourmet Food

Wednesday - Saturday

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Gourmet Food

Sunday Saturday

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Saturday Sunday

Mill Street Market

Grocery

Sunday Saturday

Ashley HomeStore Bolingbrook

Home Furnishings

Sunday Saturday

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IKEA

Home Furnishings

Saturday Sunday

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Ashley HomeStore Joliet

Home Furnishings

Sunday Saturday

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Ashley HomeStore Mokena

Home Furnishings

Sunday Saturday

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Ashley HomeStore Naperville

Home Furnishings

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1705 N. Bloomington St., Streator, IL 61364 815-672-0080 www.americinn.com/hotels/il/streator

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4380 Enterprise Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-730-7500 www.bestwesternIllinois.com

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900 Holiday St., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-3535 www.bestwesterglesby.com

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6251 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525 708-354-5200 www.bestwestern.com/chicagolandcountryside

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1821 W Reylds St., Pontiac, IL 61764 815-842-2777 www.book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/IL/Pontiachotels/

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2407 N. Route 178, Oglesby, IL 61348 888-667-0600 www.brightwoodinn.com

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70 W. Gore Rd., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-1433 www.choicehotels.com/Illinois/morris/comfort-inn-hotels/ il067?source=lb

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3235 rman Ave., Joliet, IL 60435 815-436-5141 www.comfortinn.com

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1265 Lakeview Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446 630-378-1052 www.countryinns.com/romeovilleIL

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80 Hampton Dr., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-9000 www.daysinn.com

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120 N. Lewis Ave., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-9600 www.daysinn.com/hotel/04593

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1280 W. rmantown Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446 815-372-1000 www.bestwestern.com

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Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Places Along the Heritage Corridor

There’s need to leave Fido or Fluffy behind when planning your “purrfect” trip to the Heritage Corridor. Dogs and cats work really hard to be loving and adorable, so they deserve some R & R, too! Whether you’re looking for a hotel or prefer to “ruff it,” you’ve got plenty of pet-friendly choices along the Corridor.

Starved Rock Lodge Cabins

Utica

Starved Rock Lodge, nestled in the lush forested confines of Starved Rock State Park, offers a select number of cabins to accommodate your furry friend. With an additional fee of $35 per pet, per stay, your best friend will feel right at home in your cabin. Dogs are allowed in the park and on trails but must be leashed and picked up after. Pets are not allowed in any park buildings, including the Starved Rock Lodge’s main building. www.starvedrocklodge.com/ accomodations/pet-friendly-cabins

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Starved Rock Campground

Utica

Located about a mile from the Starved Rock Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge, off of Route 71, the campground features 133 Class A premium campsites complete with electricity, showers, flush toilets and a playground. Permits are required and alcohol is prohibited in the campground. Pets are allowed as long as they are leashed and you must pick up after them. www.starvedrockstatepark.org/ activity/camping-picnics/#sthash.

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The Willows Hotel

Utica

This quaint boutique hotel with a warm residential feel welcomes pets with open arms. Just a mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park and two miles from Matthiessen State Park, The Willows is a short stroll from shopping, restaurants, wineries and pubs. With two standard rooms designated for pets, make sure your entire family feels at home in their cozy rooms or suites. Up to two pets of any size are allowed for $40 per pet, per stay. www.thewillowshotel.net

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Days Inn Oglesby / Starved Rock

Oglesby

Conveniently located off I-39 and Highway 39 and five miles from Starved Rock State Park, you’ll feel right at home with free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a heated indoor pool.

Up to two pets are allowed for a n-refundable charge of $15 per pet, per stay, and ADA-defined service animals are welcome. All rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. www.daysinn.com/hotels/Illinois/ oglesby/days-inn-oglesby-starvedrock/hotel-overview

Comfort Inn

Morris

This pet-friendly hotel caters to vacationing tourists and business travelers with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool and business services. Comfy guest rooms are furnished with hair dryers, coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves.

King rooms and suites are available as well. Free hot breakfast. Pet charge is $25 per stay. www.choicehotels.com/Illinois/morris/ comfort-inn-hotels/il067

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Relax Inn

Streator

A great place to stay when discovering the charm and history of Streator, this pet-friendly inn is close to the Streator City Park, Streatorland Historical Museum and within 23 miles of Starved Rock and Buffalo Rock State Parks.

Room includes flat-screen TV, cable and free Wi-Fi. Laundry available. Pet charge is $10 per night. Pet cant be left alone. www.relaxinnstreator.com

TownePlace Suites

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Joliet South

Recently awarded the TownePlace Suites “Hotel of the Year” and Marriott Platinum award, you and your pets will feel right at home here. Spacious suites feature fully equipped kitchens, flat-panel TV’s, free Wi-Fi, plus complimentary breakfast, indoor pool and grilling area. Just off I-80 and 10 minutes from the Joliet Junior College, Hollywood Casino, Harrah’s Casino, and Rialto Square Theatre. $25 per pet, per stay. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ mdwts-towneplace-suites-joliet-south

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Fairfield Inn South

1501 Riverboat Ctr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-741-3499 www.marriott.com/mdwfs

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort & Waterpark

2643 N. Route. 178, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-FUNN (3866) www.grizzlyjacksresort.com

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621 Bob Blair Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 815-828-6450 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/Illinois/ hampton-inn-and-suites-minooka-JOTMIHX/index.html

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4421 N. Peoria St., Peru, IL 61354 815-220-8400 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com

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151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-740-7800 www.harrahsjoliet.com

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6201 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525 708-352-1101 www.holidayinn.com

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120 E. Stevenson Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0029 www.holidayinnexpressstarvedrock.com

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777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com

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4389 Venture Dr., Peru, IL 61354 815-224-9000 www.lq.com

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1850 McDough St., Joliet, IL 60436 815-729-2800 www.motel6.com

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3551 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-439-1332 www.motel6.com

The Palamar Motel

213 South Ladd St., Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-4799

Park Motel

1923 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-1321

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2550 N. 32nd Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-5107 www.prairielakescc.com

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5240 Trompeter Rd., Peru, IL 61354 815-223-8585 www.choicehotels.com/Illinois/peru/quality-inn-hotels/ il069?source=lb

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175 W. Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-378-5300 www.choicehotels.com

Quality Inn Joliet

135 S. Larkin Ave., Joliet, IL 60436 815-744-1770 www.comfortinn.com

Quality Inn Morris

200 Gore Rd., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-6600 www.qualityinnmorris.com

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1823 W. Reylds St., Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-4444 www.choicehotels.com/Illinois/pontiac/quality-inn-hotels/ il447?source=gyxt

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1750 McDough St., Joliet, IL 60436 815-741-2304 www.redroof.com/joliet

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125 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-0529 www.marriott.com/chibl

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2668 E. 875th Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4211 www.starvedrocklodge.com

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3401 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-439-3838 www.super8.com

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500 East Etna Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2888 www.super8.com

Super 8 Peru

1851 May Rd., Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1848 www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/peru-Illinois/ super-8-peru/overview

Super 8 Romeoville

1301 Marquette, Romeoville, IL 60446 630-759-8880 www.super8.com/romeoville

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205 W. Wilson St., Streator, IL 61364 815-510-0658

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301 E. Chestnut St., Sheffield, IL 61361 800-537-1304 www.chestnut-inn.com

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3367 E. 2072nd Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-579-2368 www.foxriverbnb.com

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901 N. 2129 Rd., Tonica, IL 61370 815-442-8453 www.kishauwaucabins.com

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115 E. Church St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5170 www.landershouse.com

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804 Chapel St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-1500 www.madisonstreetliving.com

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1948 N. 299th Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-326-1094 www.remembrancerock.com

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121 E. Prospect Ave., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-2866 www.ottawariverhouse.com

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112 Stephen St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-888-5259 www.facebook.com/theinnatsmokeyrow/

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10940 S. Dwight Rd., Dwight, IL 60420 260-433-4886

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500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-5500 www.chicagolandspeedway.com www.route66raceway.com

Cozy Corner Campground

805 N. 25th Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4886

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24615 W. Strip Mine Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-6784

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757 N. 3029th Rd., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4996 www.hickoryhollowcg.com

Hollywood CasiNO Joliet Hotel & RV Resort

777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet IL 60436 888-436-7737 www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com/ Accommodations

Katchewan Lakes Campground

2002 S. Barr St., Streator, IL 61364 815-310-0265

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756 N. 3150th Rd., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4988 www.koa.com

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21900 S.W. Frontage Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 815-741-9405 www.leisurelakeresort.com

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926 N. 2150th Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-431-0936 www.pleasantcreekcampground.com

Race View Farms

19100 Schweitzer Rd., Joliet, IL 60433 815-741-3010 www.raceviewfarms.com

Troll Hollow Campgound

2265 N. 2453 Rd., Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2537 www.trollhollow.com

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1970 N. 2753rd Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-5000 www.heritageharborottawa.com

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804 Chapel St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-1500 madisonstreetliving.com

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Route 66

Starved Rock

Outside the Corridor

When it comes to planning and attending events or learning about the history of the area, the Heritage Corridor has many different service providers.

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Oglesby

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Peru

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Plainfield

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Sandwich

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Monday Saturday

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Shorewood

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Monday Saturday

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Heartland Bank & Trust - Western Springs

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409 E. Stevenson Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-970-7077 www.bullockauctioneers.com 6575 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525 708-352-2225 www.hbtbank.com 500 Bob Blair Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-4474 www.hbtbank.com 501 W. Walnut St., Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8473 www.hbtbank.com

925 Shooting Park Rd., Peru, IL 61354 815-223-7500 www.hbtbank.com 14901 S. Rte. 59, Plainfield, IL 60544 815-254-6800 www.hbtbank.com

200 East Church St., Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-2115 www.hbtbank.com

700 W. Jefferson St., Shorewood, IL 60404 815-744-4620 www.hbtbank.com 4456 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-2200 www.hbtbank.com

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For 50 years, the Village of Bolingbrook has grown to provide the best location for living, dining, hospitality and recreation.

Reward yourself with a fun-filled day or night on the town with world-class golfing, fabulous dining, and diverse shopping!

Summer Concert Series at the Performing Arts Center Cavalcade of Planes at the Illinois Aviation Museum

Great Places to

Farmers’ Market at the Promenade Bolingbrook

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The Promenade Bolingbrook

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• Andy’s Frozen Custard • Ashbury’s at • Boughton Ridge • Bar Louie • bd’s Mongolian Grill • Buchos Mexican • Buffalo Wild Wings • Bulldog Ale House • Buona Beef • Casa Margarita • Charlie’s Airport • Checkers • Cheddar’s • Chick-fil-A • Chili’s • Chipotle Mexican Grill • Coop’s Den • Culver’s • Eggs, Inc. • Family Square

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The Promenade Bolingbrook is a pedestrian-friendly gathering place for shopping, dining and entertainment anchored by Macy’s and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Visit thepromenadebolingbrook.com for a complete listing of stores and restaurants.

The ultimate outdoor sporting gear store, Bass Pro offers everything under the sun for the outdoor enthusiast.

At Macy’s stores, the guest is always first. This guest-focused approach has inspired millions of shoppers to look to Macy’s for fashion leadership, superb guest service and a commitment to community involvement.

A 300,000 square-foot facility offering the best in home interiors.

Costco

A membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing its members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise.

• Famous Dave’s • Fatty Magoo’s • Firehouse Subs • Five Guys Burgers • & Fries • Francesca’s • at the Promenade • Garden China • Go Roma Italian Kitchen • Golden Chopsticks • Golden Corral • Gordon Biersch Brewery • Home Run Inn Pizza • Honey Jam Café • IHOP • iPic Theater • Islamorada Fish Co. • Jersey Mike’s Subs • Jimmy John’s • KO Sushi

• Longhorn Steakhouse • Potbelly Sandwich • Works • Los 7 Mares • Prenos • Los Burritos Tapatios • Red Lobster • Lou Malnati’s Pizza • Red Mango Yogurt • Mago Grill & Cantina • Red Robin • McQ’s • Sage Kitchen & Bar • Mickey’s Gyros • Sophia’s House • Mr. Habanero • of Pancakes • Noodles & Company • Steak ‘N Shake • Oberweis, • Taco Diner • That Burger Joint, • Tailgater’s • & Connie’s Pizza • Tamari Japanese • Olive Garden • Ted’s Montana Grill • Osaka Grill • TGI Fridays • Panda Express • The Beer Market • Panera Bread • The Nest at • Patio • Bolingbrook • Penn Station East • Golf Club • Coast Subs • Tilted Kilt • Portillo’s travel - I&M Canal Heritage Corridor Visitors Guide • Zen House

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500 Janes Ave 630-410-6367 aloftbolingbrook.com 155 rooms

165 Remington Blvd.

630-759-7100 hamptoninn.com 90 rooms

Bolingbrook Golf Club

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Test your skills and patience on one of the area’s finest 18-hole golf courses, designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills. In 2014-2015 Bolingbrook Golf Club was voted by the Golf Range Association of America as one of the “Top 50 Public Golf Ranges in America”.

bolingbrookgolfclub.com

Enjoy water play all year long at our family-friendly Pelican Harbor Aquatic Center.

Lazy river, water speed slides, diving well with a drop slide, one-meter diving board, a fun-spray playground, zero-depth pool, sand playground, water slides and beach volleyball.

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

630-759-1166

Four small lakes are stocked with a variety of fish year round. There is also an area for picnicking or just relaxing in this beautiful wooded setting.

630-759-2381

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La Quinta Inn

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Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center Concerts, theater, movies, community events. Come experience the hidden “Jewel” of Bolingbrook. Performances all summer long. Indoor winter programs, also.

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illinoisaeromuseum.com

Money Magazine October 2014 Top 50 List "Best Places to Live" in America

Bolingbrook, IL Ranked #38

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135 Remington Blvd. hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com 127 rooms 630-947-3125

205 Remington Blvd.

630-679-1600 or 800/Holiday holiday-inn.com 145 rooms

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 425 Trout Farm Road

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Fabulous Pelican Harbor Indoor-Outdoor Water Park

200 S. Lindsey Lane

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Bolingbrook Golf Club

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175 Remington Blvd.

630-378-5300 americinn.com/hotels/il/ bolingbrook 64 rooms

520 S. Bolingbrook Dr. 630-972-9797 ramada.com 60 rooms

125 Remington Blvd.

630-759-0529 springhillsuites.com/chibl 82 rooms

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Main street Lockport, Inc.

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Sunday Saturday

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Morris Retail Association

Business Association

Sunday Saturday

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Utica Business Association

Business Association

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Wilmington Downtown Merchants Association

Business Association

Sunday Saturday

Cutting Edge Catering & Events

Catering & Events

Sunday Saturday

ny pa e m m Co Na 26 S. La Grange Rd., Suite 103, La Grange, IL 60525 www.lgba.com P.O. Box 182, LaSalle, IL 61301 815-228-9368 www.lasallebusiness.org

911 S. State St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-834-0700 www.visitlockport.com 220 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0200 www.shopmorrisil.com P.O. Box 413, Utica, IL 61373 www.exploreutica.com

202 N. Water St., Wilmington, IL 60481 815-926-2741 www.route66wilmington.com 904 Cottage St., Shorewood, IL 60404 815-725-9001 www.cuttingedgecatering.com

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Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center/Coal City

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Monday Friday

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West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Monday Friday

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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Chamber

Monday Friday

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Lemont Area Chamber

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Monday Friday

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122 N. Park St., Streator, IL 61364 815-409-5120 www.silverfoxstreator.com 201-B Canterbury Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-226-8420 www.bolingbrookchamber.org

660 S. Broadway St., Coal City, IL 60416 815-634-8662 www.grundychamber.com 9440 Joliet Rd., Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-387-7550 www.wscci.org 63 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60434 815-727-5371 www.jolietchamber.com 418 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-5997 www.lemontchamber.com

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Lockport Chamber of Commerce

Chamber

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Illinois River Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber

Monday Friday

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center/Channahon and MiNOoka

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Grundy County Chamber of Commerce/Morris

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Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

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Monday Friday

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Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce

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Monday Friday

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921 S. State St., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-3357 www.lockportchamber.com

135 Washington St., Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2323 www.iracc.org

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909 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0113 www.grundychamber.com 909 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0113 www.grundychamber.com

1320 Peoria St., Peru, IL 61354 1-815-223-0227 www.ivaced.org

24109 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-4431 www.plainfieldchamber.com

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City of Morris Welcomes You! A TOWN NORMAN ROCKWELL WOULD HAVE LOVED Shop . Dine . Enjoy 2017

SPECIAL EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN MORRIS MAY 5

Girls Night Out

Recurring Summer and Fall Events 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9 & 10/14 (2ND SATURDAY - MAY THROUGH OCTOBER)

3 French Hens French Country Market 6/9, 7/14, 8/25, 9/29

Grundy Bank’s Brown Bag Fridays 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27 & 8/10

City of Morris Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9 & 10/14 (2ND SATURDAY - JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER)

Cruise Nights MAY 20

Holistic Pet Festival MAY 29

Memorial Day Parade and Observance JUNE 10 & 11

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival JULY 3

Liberty 5K Run/Walk

CITY OF MORRIS

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JULY 13-15

Liberty Arts Festival JULY 22

Sidewalk Sales SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 1

69th Annual Grundy County Corn Festival

MORRIS RETAIL ASSOCIATION

shopmorrisil.com

NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 24

It’s A Wonderful Life – Retail Open Houses NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Parade and Observance NOVEMBER 10 & 11

3 French Hens Holiday Market NOVEMBER 24 - 26

Home for the Holidays & Festival of Trees DECEMBER 1

Midnight in Morris

MORRIS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

downtownmorris.com For more information call Morris Downtown Development Partnership at 815-941-0245

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Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce

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National Heritage Corridor Visitors Center: Civic Center Authority

Education

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Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

Education

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Lewis University

Education

Sunday Saturday

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The Levy Center

Events & Festivals

Sunday Saturday

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Joliet City Center Partnership

Events & Festivals

10 Montrose Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-2076 www.romeovillechamber.org

7800 W. 65th St., Bedford Park, IL 60501 708-496-0193 www.civiccenterauthority.org

25055 W. Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL 60410 www.reconnectwithnature.org/visitor-centers/freec One University Pkwy., Romeoville, IL 60446 815-836-5250 www.lewisu.edu 251 Canterbury Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-3411 www.dupagetownship.org/banquets-a-rentals 116 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 815-774-6066 www.jolietdowntown.com

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Pontiac, Illinois

MUSEUMS, MURALS, MERCHANTS & MORE!

Home of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, The Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum and The Murals on Main Street Tour!

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Events & Festivals

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Events & Festivals

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Morris Downtown Development Partnership, Inc.

Events & Festivals

20 S. Eastern Ave., Joliet, IL 60433 815-722-1420 www.jacobhenrymansion.com P.O. Box 22, Morris, IL 60450 815-942-CORN (2676) www.cornfestival.org

105 E. Main Street., Ste. 201, Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0245 www.downtownmorris.com

Canal Corridor Association

Historic Association

Monday Friday

Lemont Area Historical Society

Historic Society

Tuesday and Friday

Seneca Historical Guild

Historic Society

Saturday Sunday

754 First St., LaSalle, IL 61301 815-220-1848 www.iandmcanal.org

306 Lemont St., Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-2972 www.lemonthistorical.org 431 N. Main St., Seneca, IL 61360 815-769-5077 www.senecahistory.com

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WILL COUNTY

The Perfect Mix Of Work And Play.

Will County’s strong economy offers a positive business climate and a wealth of local job opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, education, government, energy, gaming, and more. Our strategic location has access to major interstates, rail lines, and waterways and has helped us to become a global transportation center. Major developments, such as the CenterPoint Intermodal Center – America’s largest inland port, help connect local businesses to the global economy.

Will County is also a great place to play. Try your luck at our two world-class casinos, applaud the brightest stars on stage at the beautiful Rialto Square Theater, cheer for the biggest names in auto racing at the Chicagoland Speedway Joliet and the Route 66 Raceway, explore the historic Route 66 Experience, or quietly stand in awe at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as you watch herds of bison roam their native land.

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Will county is illinois’ 4th largest county – and growing.

Learn more at willcountyillinois.com and discover the perfect mix of work and play in Will County.

Will s ’ y t n u o C Historic Route 66 Experience Will County’s “6 Stops on 66” are the heart and soul of the legendary Mother Road. They are some of the very first experiences shared by travelers and dreamers on their quest to the west. Experience the spirit of adventure on Route 66 in Will County.

Shopping, Recreation, & Historic Sites Bolingbrook and Romeoville

Entertainment

Joliet’s RT 66 Museum, Chicagoland Speedway, and Route 66 Raceway

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Wilmington’s Gemini Giant Historic Downtowns

Manhattan, Elwood, and Braidwood

A present from the past

Services and Organizations

Historic Downtown Lemont

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WWW.MYWEBTIMES.COM

Come Join Us Memorial Day 2017 at Crest Hill City Hall by the Veterans and Police Memorial Garden

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Friday Sunday

Illinois Valley Community Hospital

Hospital

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Lodging

Sunday Saturday

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Marina

Sunday Saturday

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Run Starved Rock Country

Outdoor Recreation

Monday Friday

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Bolingbrook Park District

Park District

Sunday Saturday

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101 E. Canal St., Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4861 www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org 925 West St., Peru, IL 61354 815-223-3300 www.ivch.org

1515 Riverboat Center Dr., Joliet, IL 60431 815-741-2400 www.willcountylodging.org

Starved Rock Marina

1130 N. 27th Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4218 www.starvedrockmarina.com 719 Canal St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-228-7253 www.facebook.com/RUNSRC

201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-0272 www.bolingbrookparks.org

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ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

EVENTS

630.420.6010

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CURRENT

HAPPENINGS Mark your calendar for all of our great City happenings.

MONDAYS ALL SUMMER LONG

The City of Lockport is a historic community located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago. Founded in 1836, the city features a historic downtown that frames the I&M Canal with original architecture. Bike trails and a variety of dining and entertainment options allow you to experience one of Illinois’ most historic and untouched communities right in Chicago’s backyard!

SHOPPING CANAL HOUSE ANTIQUES, INC., American Antiques 909 S. State Street • 815-838-8551

ENTERTAINMENT CREATIVE WINGS STUDIO Art Studio 1011 S State St • 815-905-3068

www.canalhouseant.com

www.creativewingsstudio.com

WILDWOOD GALLERY & FRAMING Fine Art and Framing 1010 S. State Street • 815-838-9852

WILLIAM ALEXANDER WINE STUDIO 900 S. State Street • 815-834-9463

www.wildwoodgallery.com

BETSY’S Yarn & Tea Shop 201 W 10TH ST • 815-836-0470 THIMBLES Fine Fabrics & Quilting Supplies 940 S. State Street • 815-836-8735

www.thimblesquilts.com

HOLLINGWORTH CANDIES 926 N. State St. • 815-838-2275 Gourmet Candies

www.hollingworthcandies.com

www.winestudio900.com

DIAMONDS BILLIARDS 944 E 9th Street • 815-838-6605

www.diamondbilliardsil.com

LEGACY PAINTBALL PARK Paintball & Airsoft

The Summer Art Series features an annually rotating theme of public art displays c u lminat ing in a celebration weekend.

LOCKPORT’S GREAT MIDWESTERN BALLYHOO SEPT. 23

www.summerartseries.com

JUN 15-18

OLD CANAL DAYS For over 40 years, Lockport has been c el e br at i ng t he history of the Canal with Old Canal Days weekend.

www.legacypaintball.com

I&M CANAL BIKE TRAIL

www.lockport.org/canal-trail THE CANYONS - DISC GOLF An 24 basket disc golf course

www.lockport.org/disc-golf

SUMMER ART SERIES JUNE - SEPTEMBER

CAR SHOW & FARMERS MARKET A classic car show featuring food and d r i n k v e n d or s , along with a popular farmers market and live music JUNE 5 - AUG 28

HELLSGATE HAUNTED HOUSE 3101 Canal St • 605-301-4283 This Halloween season, don’t just go to any haunted house, go on an adventure! If you are looking for the best haunted house, the scariest haunted house, the #1 haunted house experience, then you must travel through the zombie-infested woods and across the Lost Souls Cemetery to find HellsGate Haunted House.

www.hellsgate.com

JULY 3

FIREWORKS Join us on July 3rd at Dellwood Park to celebrate Independence Day.

For other happenings and more information please visit:

LOCKPORT.ORG

FOOD & DRINKS

VISIT ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM 201 W 10th S • 815-838-7400 One of only four State art museums in Illinois, the Lockport Gallery features rotating exhibits of past & contemporary arts.

www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport

THE GAYLORD BUILDING 200 W 8th S • 815-838-9400 A National Historic Trust building made from limestone from the canal over 170 years ago, featuring a museum & beautifully renovated space.

www.gaylordbuilding.org

TALLGRASS 1006 S State St • 815-838-5566 Repeatedly voted one of the best restaurants in the Chicago region, Tallgrass is renowned for their crustacean entrees and appetizers, as well as various courses and distinguished wine list.

WILL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 803 S State St • 815-838-5080 Housed in the original headquarters (built in 1837) for the I & M Canal, the WCHS features a museum and the historical Heritage Village which are open for tours.

www.tallgrassrestaurant.com

www.willcountyhistoricalsociety.org

THE PUBLIC LANDING 200 W 8th St • 815-838-6500 Located in the historic Gaylord Building, with a wide variety of options and drinks. Patio open for weekend brunch with dogs welcome.

HERITAGE VILLAGE 2nd S State St

www.willcohistory.org/heritage-village

www.publiclandingrestaurant.com

MAMMA ONESTA’S 1100 S State St • 815-588-0900 A winner of the 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.com. Home-style Italian at great prices

www.mammaonesta.com

EMBERS TAP HOUSE 933 S State St • 815-552-3031 Downtown Lockport’s Embers Tap House will be your new home to find craft beer and a full menu featuring smoked foods.

www.emberstaphouse.com

JACKIE’S PUB 1016 S. State • 815-588-9823 PARADISE BAY 105 W. 10th Street • 815-838-6513 STELLA’S ON STATE 823 S. State Street • 815-834-2780 UNCLE RICHIE’S PLACE 112 E. 9th Street • 815-834-1287 IRON HORSE 1225 E 9th Street • 815-838-4420

WELLNESS CORRIDOR THE VEGAN CAFÉ 928 S State St • 815-838-4626

www.rawvegancafe.org

NAKED SPROUT 938 S State St • 815-838-9203

www.nakedsproutorganics.com PATRIOT PILATES 932 S State St • 815-310-0476

www.patriotpilates.com

GAWEA YOGA 936 S State St. • 815-953-2416

www.gaweayoga.com

GOLF BROKEN ARROW GOLF COURSE 16325 Broken Arrow Dr • 815-836-8858

www.golfbrokenarrow.com

BIG RUN GOLF COURSE 17211 W 135th St • 815-838-1057

www.bigrungolf.com

PRAIRIE BLUFF 19433 Renwick Rd • 815-836-4653

www.prairiebluffgc.com

EVERYTHING LOCKPORT The City of Lockport has signed up with WotNow, a local events app, to promote our events and send reminders.

WotNow has events from 100s of local organizations such as city, parks, schools, libraries, museum and fun. Download WotNow from iTunes or Play store, sign-in and “follow” City of Lockport to keep track of upcoming events.

VISIT US ONLINE

LOCKPORT.ORG/EVENTS

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

/CITY-OF-LOCKPORT

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Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet (CAPA)

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Starved Rock Country Community Foundation

Preservation

Sunday Saturday

Impress Printing & Design

Promotions

Monday Friday

Halo Branded Solutions

Promotions

Monday Friday

1911 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-1183 www.lockportpark.org 320 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-5000 www.napervilleparks.org

POB 3662, Joliet, IL 60434 815-726-4163 www.capajoliet.net

718 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-252-2906

2711 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-730-9440 www.myimpressprinting.com 15039 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 708-226-4990 www.joemccorry.com

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Joliet Slammers, Joliet

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Century 21 Windsor Realty

Realty

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United Country Starved Rock Realty - Dee Barrera Broker/Owner

Realty

Monday Friday

Recreation

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Chicagoland Transportation Solutions

Transportation

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Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport

Transportation

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110 W. Jefferson St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-4200 www.starvedrockcountry.com 2715 Columbus St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2122 www.windsorsellshomes.com

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620 N. Division St. (Rte. 178), Utica, IL 61373 815-667-9990 www.ucstarvedrockrealty.com

Marshall- Putnam Fair Association

915 University Ave., Henry, IL 61537 309-364-2814 www.marshallputnamfair.org

P.O. Box 3278, Barrington, IL 60010 866-781-8810 www.chicagotransportsolutions.com

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130 S. Clow International Pkwy., Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-378-0479 www.clowairport.com

2017 IN

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JOLIET

Summer Wednesdays 4:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday, July 6th 5:00 - 10:00pm

KIDZFEST

BLUES & BREWS

RACE FAN RALLY

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS FESTIVAL AND PARADE Friday, November 24th 10:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday, August 5th 10:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday, September 13th 4:00 - 10:00pm

on 66 TBA, August 2017

The above events are hosted by the Joliet City Center Partnership.

For more information & additional events, visit jolietdowntown.com

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Heritage Corridor CVB-Joliet Visitors Center

Visitors Information

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Ottawa Visitors Center

Visitors Information

Sunday Saturday

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Heritage Corridor CVB-Utica

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2801 S. 25th Ave., Broadview, IL 60155 847-916-9300 www.windycitylimos.com

Veterans of Foreign War Post 9545

323 Old Hickory Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 815-485-8369 www.vfwpost9545.org

201B Canterbury Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-226-1764 www.heritagecorridorcvb.com 30 N. Bluff St., Joliet, IL 60435 815-727-2323 www.heritagecorridorcvb.com

100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2737 www.pickusottawail.com

Credit: Amada Hart

801 E. US Hwy. 6, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4356 www.heritagecorridorcvb.com

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Pontiac Centrally located in Illinois along both Interstate 55 and Old Route 66, Pontiac is the home to the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum, the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum, the Museum of the Gilding Arts, the Livingston County War Museum, twenty-four colorful, outdoor wall murals, nine Looking for Lincoln Story Trail exhibits, five Route 66 Heritage wayside exhibits, an historic downtown shopping area, a selection of historic homes, and a great selection of restaurants and lodging options. Folks who make a stop in Pontiac are pleasantly surprised by all that we have to see and do, and the warmth of our hospitality.

Pontiac is the only Midwestern city able to boast of having three swinging pedestrian bridges, and visit is complete without crossing the Vermilion River on at least one of them. Visitors may enjoy unique walking tours, quaint parks and a stunning 300 acre nature preserve. The downtown area buzzes with excitement with street festivals, live entertainments, classic car shows, and fairs during the spring, summer and fall. Softball tournaments, drama in the park, and other outdoor events are scheduled annually. Heritage travelers, antique hunters, and art lovers will always find something unique in Pontiac. Visitors are encouraged to stop at any of the museums and pick up a Pontiac VIP button which, when worn in town, will yield special discounts and benefits from local merchants. The Pontiac Visitors Center, located inside the Illinois Route 66 Museum, has maps and brochures available.

For more information, visit the Pontiac Tourism website: visitpontiac.org, or call: (800) 835-2055.

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