Heritage Corridor Cvb

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VISITORS
guide
2005 - 2006
Are you ready to
Re-Discover the
Heritage Corridor?
Look inside for
travel tips, dining and
shopping hot spots,
and the best
entertainment
destinations!
This is the Life!
Conveniently located at the crossroads of I-55 and I-355, Bolingbrook
is rapidly becoming a destination for world-class golfing, fabulous dining,
and diverse shopping. Come visit Bolingbrook today.
Bolingbrook Golf Club
Test your skills and patience on our new 18-hole golf
course. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, the
Bolingbrook Golf Club was selected as one of the “Top Ten
You Can Play” by Golf Magazine in 2002.
2001 Rodéo Drive
630/771-9400
www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com
Fabulous Pelican Harbor
Indoor-Outdoor Water Park
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 funspray playground, zero-depth pool, sand playground, water
slides and beach volleyball.
15th Green at
Pelican Harbor
200 S. Lindsey Lane
630/759-1166
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
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.
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
425 Trout Farm Road
630/759-2381
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
175 W Remington Blvd.
630/378-5300
www.americinn.com
64 rooms
La Quinta Inn
225 W. South Frontage Rd.
630/226-0000
101 rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites
165 Remington Blvd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630/759-7100
90 rooms
Ramada Limited
520 S. Bolingbrook Dr.
888/218-3065 or
630/972-9797
60 rooms
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
205 Remington Blvd.
630/679-1600 or
800/Holiday
www.holiday-inn.com
145 rooms
Springhill Suites by
Marriott
125 Remington Blvd.
630/759-0529
www.springhillsuites.com
82 rooms
For more information about the Village of Bolingbrook, call
630/226-8418
or visit our website at
www.bolingbrook.com
Tom Dreesen
Celebrity
Applebee’s
Bakers Square
Bennigan’s
Bob Evans
Bono’s
Branmor’s American Grill
Buffalo Wild Things
Charlie’s Airport
Cheddar’s
Chili’s
Chinese Buffet
Culvers
Dean’s Grill
Denny’s
Family Square
Golden Chopsticks
Golden Corral
IHOP
Joe’s Crab Shack
Jumbo Buffet
Mama Ruby’s
Mindy’s
Noodles & Company
Olive Garden
Panera Bread
Patio
Rancho Santa Fe
Red Lobster
Schlotsky’s Deli
TGI Fridays
The East Room at
The Nest at
. . . and many more.
Visit our website at
www.bolingbrook.com
for a complete listing,
including pizza and
carry out restaurants.
GOLF OUTING
at the Bolingbrook Golf Club
The Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational will
be held Monday, August 15 –
Wednesday, August 17.
The event includes a kickoff party
and a Celebrity
dinner gala.
The celebrities will play
competitive rounds of golf
on Wednesday from 8 am – 5 pm.
Tickets will be sold for $10 per day.
Call 630/771-9400 for more info.
IKEA
A 300,000 square-foot facility offering the best in home interiors.
Opening Fall 2005.
BASS Pro Shops Outdoor World
The ultimate outdoor sporting gear store, Bass Pro offers everything under
the sun for outdoor enthusiasts. Opening Fall 2006
Marshall Fields
At Marshall Field's stores, the guest is always first.This guest-focused approach
has inspired millions of shoppers across the Midwest and beyond to look to
Marshall Field's for fashion leadership, superb guest service and a commitment
to community involvement.
Aviation Museum
Come experience the history of
aviation, from the invention
of the first airplane to the
modern wonders of air
travel. Opening soon.
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How will you GET
HERE?
PLANE
AIRPORTS/AIRLINES
Midway Airport
773/838-0600
O’Hare International Airport
773/686-2200
Air Tran Airways
800/825-8538
American Airlines
800/433-7330
America West Airlines
800/235-9292
National Airlines
888/757-5387
Southwest Airlines
800/435-9792
Spirit
800/772-7117
United Airlines
800/241-6522
ATA American Trans Air
800/225-2995
TRANSPORTATION
AAA Allegro Limousine
708/633-7433
Com Air
800/354-9822
Southside Limousine Service
708/633-7155
Continental Airlines
800/525-0280
Plainfield Taxi Cab
815/609-8302
Delta Airlines
800/221-1212
United Limited Service
800/331-9037
AUTOMOBILE
Alamo Rent A Car
800/327-9633
Avis Rent A Car
800/331-1212
Budget Rent A Car
800/527-0700
Dollar Rent A Car
800/800-4000
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TRAIN
US Airways
800/428-4322
Amtrak
800/USA-RAIL
RTA/ METRA
312/836-7000
Joliet Union Station
815/723-2244
Enterprise Rent A Car
800/325-8007
Hertz Corporation
800/654-3131
National Car Rental
800/227-7368
Thrifty Car Rental
800/367-2277
AAA Automobile
24 hour service
800/222-4357
Distances from Chicago
Bolingbrook 30 miles
Lemont
26 miles
Joliet
43 miles
Morris
60 miles
LaSalle
94 miles
TIME & TEMP
815/727-1761
Table of Contents
RESTAURANTS
Welcome All,
On behalf of the communities within the Heritage Corridor, I invite you to come
and Re-Discover all of the offerings the I & M National Heritage Corridor has to offer.
Whether your interests are history, shopping, golf, hiking, paintball, baseball, NASCAR,
antiques, aviation, boating, skydiving, historic reenactments or tractors the Heritage
Corridor has something for everyone.
We are proud participants of several great events such as the Tom Dreesen Celebrity
Players Tournament and the National Football Association Retired Players Association
Tournament, both hosted at Bolingbrook Golf Club, one of the top ten public golf courses in the country. Other events include the I&M Canal Rendezvous Festival in Willow
Springs, Cialis Western Open played at Lemont’s historic Cog Hill Country Club,
NASCAR at the Chicagoland Speedway and the opening of Illinois’ first and only
indoor water park, Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Waterpark in Utica.
With the support of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger C. Claar and the Village of
Bolingbrook the Heritage Corridor has opened its new headquarters and visitor’s
center located at the AmericInn Hotel in Bolingbrook
If you have an afternoon, a day, a weekend or a week the Heritage Corridor
promises to fulfill all your needs and more.
SHOPPING
HOTELS
& LODGING
ARTS, CULTURE
& ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS
GOLF
SERVICES
Samuel D. Stanovich,
President/ CEO
Heritage Corridor CVB
Samuel D. Stanovich
President/CEO, Heritage Corridor CVB
HCCVB STAFF
Mary Beth DeGrush, Vice President
June Anderson, Receptive Sales
Brigitte Hauser, Marketing Manager
Janie Lawson, Destination Sales
Sandy Burns, Tourism Coordinator
LaSalle County Area Office
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lon Burleson , Chair
Jennifer Lorenz, Vice Chair
Caroline Portlock, Secretary
Dr. Anthony Zito, Treasurer
Dan Bell
Ed Brozak
Tom Eiden
John McIntyre
Ed Mayer
Mollie Perrot
Terri Ann Wintermute
Mary Lou Turner, Tourism Coordinator
LaSalle County Area Office
PUBLICATIONS STAFF
Brigitte Hauser, Managing Publication
Coordinator, editing and ad sales
Mary Beth DeGrush
Editor
June Anderson
Assistant Editor
Gammon Group
Design & Production
Adventure
Printing
Stuart Pearson, Jim Krancic,
and Ralph Chermak
Contributing Photographers
Disclaimer:
Due to changes in business services, the Heritage
Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau is not
responsible for incorrect information contained
herein or information omitted. The agency is a
publicly funded organization and does not evaluate restaurants, hotels, attractions, events, or
places listed in this guide. Materials are based on
responses from the vendors contained within. The
listings in the guide represent members of the
Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Circulation 50,000. © 2005
For information on overnight lodging call 1-800-926-CANAL
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Bolingbrook Office
175 W. Remington
630/226-1764
Joliet Office
81 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815/727-2323
800/535-5682, for special event lodging
Utica Office
801 E. US. Highway 6
Utica, IL 61373
800/746-0550
815/667-4356
Bedford Park Office
7800 W. 65th St.
Bedford Park, IL 60501
708/496-0193
50K, 5-2005
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RESTAURANTS
& dining
PIZZA, GRILLS,
PUBS & SUBS
Canal Port Bar
& Grill
148 Mill St.
Utica
815/667-3010
Cemeno’s
1630 Essington Rd.
Joliet
815/254-2500
Cheese Shop
1219 Fulton St.
Ottawa
815/433-0478
Duffy’s Tavern
101 Mill St.
Utica
815/667-4324
Ebbey George’s
402 Liberty St.
Morris
815/942-5892
Ebbey’s West
222 W. Madison Ave.
Ottawa
815/431-2045
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Heritage Bluffs
Grill Room
24355 W. Bluff Rd.
Channahon
815/467-7888
Obee’s Soup
Salads & Subs
816 LaSalle St.
Ottawa
815/433-4805
Hero’s & Legends
2400 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet
815/741-9207
Pomodori Grill
210 N. Lewis Ave.
Oglesby
815/883-3171
Jaguar
441 Stevenson Rd.
Ottawa
815/433-6797
Sandwich Shoppe
79 N. Chicago St.
Joliet
815/723-8071
Joe’s Station
House
325 Clark St.
Utica
815/667-4405
McBrody’s
73 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet
815/726-8960
Maria’s Pizza &
Restaurant
1591 Division St.
Morris
815/942-3351
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com
CAFES &
SPECIALTY
FOODS
Café Casablanca
Empress Casino
2300 Empress Dr.
Joliet
1-888-4-EMPRESS
Chester Manor
116 S. Kankakee St.
Wilmington
815/476-1055
Club Cappuccino
Schlotsky’s
Harrah’s Joliet Casino
1255 W. Boughton Rd.
151 N. Joliet St.
Bolingbrook
Joliet
630/226-0110
815/774-2624
Tenth Hole Pub
Common Grounds
335 E. Boughton Rd.
BookCafé
Bolingbrook
723 S. Clark St.
630/739-2377
Utica
Tone’s Dog House 815/866-5167
523 W. Main St.
Cool Creations
Ottawa
937 S. Hamilton St.
815/431-8000
Lockport
815/838-4700
Jasmine’s
Confectionary
207 N. Water St.
Wilmington
815/476-5352
Jeremiah Joe
Coffee
807 LaSalle St.
Ottawa
815/434-3507
Jitter’s Coffee
House
178 N. Chicago St.
Joliet
815/ 740-0048
Marrakech Market
Buffet
Empress Casino
2300 Empress Dr.
Joliet
1-888-4-EMPRESS
Tones Cones
523 W. Main St.
Ottawa
815/434-1488
Union Station
Buffet
151 N. Joliet St.
Joliet
815/774-2624
Winning Streak
Stadium Cafe
151 N. Joliet St.
Joliet
815/774-2624
FINE DINING
Alberto’s
1409 LaSalle St.
Ottawa
815/434-6200
Al’s Steakhouse
1990 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet
815/725-2388
Amici Ristoranté
612 4th St.
Peru
815/220-1800
Bella Amici
203 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet
815/722-0907
The Clubhouse at
Branmor’s
American Grill
300 Veteran’s
Parkway
Bolingbrook
630/226-9926
Steakhouse Alex
Empress Casino
2300 Empress Dr.
Joliet
1-888-4-EMPRESS
Bravo! Dinner
Playhouse
1476 W Rt. 6
Ottawa
815/433-4333
Stonecutters
Seafood &
Chophouse
103 Stephen St.
Lemont
630/243-7383
Brightwood Inn
2407 N. Rt. 178
Olgesby
888/667-0600
Syl’s Restaurant
829 Moen Ave.
Rockdale
815/725-1977
The East RoomBolingbrook Golf
Club
2001 Rodeo Dr.
Bolingbrook
630/771-9400
Tallgrass
Restaurant
1006 S. State St.
Lockport
815/838-5566
Luciana’s
Ristorante
1476 W. Rt. 6
Ottawa
815/433-4333
Monte’s Riverside
Dining
903 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa
815/434-5000
Public Landing
Restaurant
200 W. Eighth St.
Lockport
815/838-6500
Renaissance
Center
214 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet
815/280-1444
Rockwell Inn
2400 W. US RT. 6
Morris
815/942-6224
Uptown Grill
601 1st St., LaSalle
815/224-4545
Van Buren’s
151 N. Joliet St.
Joliet
815/774-2624
William Tell
6201 W. Joliet Rd.
Countryside
708/354-4200
Woody’s
Steakhouse
1321 LaSalle St.
Ottawa
815/352-1101
BANQUETS/
WEDDINGS
Barber &
Oberwortmann
Horticultural
Center
227 N. Gougar Rd.
Joliet
815/741-7278
Grizzly Jack’s
Grand Bear
Lodge
IL Rt. 178
Utica
1-866-399-FUNN
(3866)
Jacob Henry
Mansion
20 S. Eastern Ave.
Joliet
815/722-2465
Knights of
Columbus
806 W. Oakley Ave.
Streator
815/673-2900
Maple Leaf Park
1318 W. US 34
Earlville
815/246-8751
Prairie Bluff
Country Club
19433 Renwick Rd.
Joliet
815/836-4653
Renaissance
Center
214 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet
815/280-1444
Starved Rock
Lodge &
Conference
Center
RT.178 & 71
Utica
815/667-4211
The Olive Branch
200 Gore Rd.
Morris
815/941-7675
Tuckaway Terrace
2545 Plainfield Rd.
Joliet
815/436-9520
FAMILY
Anne’s Hideaway
323 Railroad Ave.
Naplate
815/433-9686
The NestBolingbrook
Golf Club
2001 Rodeo Dr.
Bolingbrook
630/771-9400
Monari’s 101, Inc.
101 First St., LaSalle
815/223-0101
Olive Garden
215 S. Weber Rd.
Bolingbrook
630/759-5191
Palmer’s Place
56 S. LaGrange Rd
LaGrange
708/482-7127
Cracker Barrel
4119 N. Columbus
St.
Ottawa
815/431-9779
Polk A Dot
Drive IN
222 N. Front St.
Braidwood
815/458-3377
Diamands Family
Restaurant
3000 Plainfield Rd.
Joliet
815/436-1070
Ponderosa
Steakhouse
2761 N.
Columbus St.
Ottawa
815/434-5332
Hi-Way
Restaurant
210 W. Norris Dr.
Ottawa
815/431-9431
Inn Restaurant
at Town &
Country Inn
2110 N.
Bloomington St.
Streator
815/672-3183
Joes Crab Shack
246 S. Weber Rd.
Bolingbrook
630/759-3044
R Place
Restaurant
21 Romines Dr.
Morris
815/942-3690
Starved Rock
Lodge Restaurant
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
815/667-4211
White Fence
Farm
11552 Joliet Rd.
Lemont
630/739-1720
ETHNIC
Cajun Connection
897 E. US RT. 6
Utica
815/667-9855
Chipolte
274 S. Weber Rd.
Bolingbrook
630/679-6508
Hacienda Los
Jardines
Restaurant, LLC
711 LaSalle St.
Ottawa
815/434-2833
Mi Margarita
Mexican
Restaurant &
Cantina
4341 Venture Dr.
Peru
815/223-5655
Mr. Salsa’s
Restaurant
309 E. Walnut St.
Oglesby
815/883-9299
The Sherri Lynn
Riverboat
Downtown Ottawa
on the Illinois River
815/228-5772
Knights of
Columbus
1813 E. Cass St.
Joliet
815/723-3827
Merichkas
604 Theodore St.
Joliet
815/723-9371
1-800-926-CANAL
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E S T.
1836
PART
MAYBERRY
Discover the charm &
scenic beauty of historic Lemont
Looking for a great escape? Make a journey to Lemont. Whether you’re
exploring historical downtown, strolling through our scenic parks or
enjoying one of our many festivals, you are sure to find something for
everyone in charming Lemont. For more information, please call
630 257 1550 or send an email to economicdevelopment@lemont.il.us.
l oca l g olf c ou rse s
at t ract io n s
p arks & forest preser ves
festivals & events
Big Run Golf Club
17211 W. 135th Street ~ 815 838 1057
Argonne National Laboratory
9700 S. Cass Avenue ~ 630 252 2000
Argonne Woods & Trails
DuPage Forest Preserve ~ 630 790 4900
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1st Saturday in March
Cog Hill Country Club
12294 Archer Avenue ~ 630 257 5872
Lemont Historical Society & Museum*
306 Lemont Street ~ 630 257 2972
Black Partridge Woods
Cook County Forest Preserve ~ 708 448 8532
Gleneagles Country Club
13070 McCarthy Road ~ 630 257 5466
Lithuanian World Center
14911 W. 127th Street ~ 630 257 8787
Camp Sagawau Nature Center
Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday evening
June, July & August
Mid-Iron Golf Club
12680 Bell Road ~ 630 257 3340
Old Central School*
400 McCarthy Road
Heritage Quarries
630 257 1550
Old Oak Country Club
14200 S. Parker Road ~ 708 301 3344
Slovenian Cultural Center
14252 Main Street ~ 630 243 0670
I&M Canal Trail
Downtown Lemont ~ 630 257 1550
Ruffled Feathers Golf & Country Club
1 Pete Dye Drive ~ 630 257 1000
St. James of the Sag Church & Cemetery*
106th & Archer Avenue ~ 630 257 7000
Lemont Park District
630 257 6787
Woodbine Golf Course
14240 W. 151st Street ~ 708 301 1252
The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago
10915 Lemont Road ~ 630 972 0300
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
* National Historic Register
Farmer’s Market
Every Tuesday morning
End of June through October
Western Open Golf Tournament
1st week in July
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Heritage Fest
2nd Saturday in July
Summer outdoor street festival
Concert on the I&M Canal
1st Saturday in August (tentative)
Sidewalk Sale
August 12-13
Keepataw Days
Labor Day Weekend
Carnival, entertainment, food & parade
Halloween Hoedown
Last Saturday in October
Costume parade, hayrides, family fun
Hometown Holiday
1st Saturday in December
Carolers, sleigh rides, tree lighting
Midnight Madness
December 16
Original painting done by local watercolor artist, Joyce Affelt
an Illinois & Michigan canal national heritage corridor community
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PART
MICHIGAN AVE
Great shopping & dining
in downtown Lemont
Treat yourself to something different—shopping and dining in historic
downtown Lemont. Discover a world of upscale, boutique shops along
with great restaurants ready to satisfy the most discerning palette.
Enjoy it all while you bask in the charm and beauty of a village with
more than 150 years of history behind it. It’s the best of both worlds.
resta urants & di ni ng
an t iqu e s & sh op p in g
Bravo Coffee & Deli
238 Main Street ~ 630 257 3300
Adam’s Flowers, Inc.
315 Illinois Street
CHAOS Kids
114 Stephen Street ~ 630 243 8222
Paper Alley
220 Main Street ~ 630 257 7200
Canal Street Pub
309 Canal Street ~ 630 257 7438
All About the Dress
220 Main Street ~ 630 243 7300
The English Garden
102 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 6644
Petal Play Design
314 Canal Street ~ 630 243 9430
Dilon’s
308 Canal Street ~ 630 243 9797
Anna Made It
106 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9815
Greta’s Antiques
408 Main Street ~ 630 257 0021
Premier Furnishings
226 Main Street ~ 630 257 7335
H & H Family Restaurant
116-118 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 5228
Artful Gatherings
106 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 8888
Helping Hand Thrift Shop
44 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 1205
Resicom
226 Main Street ~ 630 257 9201
La Dolce Vita
107 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9111
Arthur Peterson ACE Hardware
225 Canal Street ~ 630 257 2258
Koo Koo’s Nest
108 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9033
Salon 312
312 Canal Street ~ 630 257 0533
Lemont House Restaurant
210 Main Street ~ 630 257 3080
Bella La Rue
220 Main Street (rear) ~ 630 243 9000
Lange’s Woodland Flowers
219 Main Street ~ 630 257 5065
Showcase Window Fashions
119 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 2255
Main Inn
302 Main Street ~ 630 257 7533
Brandt Cellars International
111 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9038
Lemont Kitchen & Bath
106 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 8144
Smokey Row Antique Shop
112 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 1112
Nick’s Tavern
221 Main Street ~ 630 257 6564
Budnik’s
400 Main Street ~ 630 257 6224
Main Street Sports & Embroidery
216 Main Street ~ 630 257 5836
Steeples Antique Shop
310 Illinois Street ~ 630 243 6209
Old Towne Restaurant
113 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 7570
Canal Street Candles
307 Canal Street ~ 630 243 9322
My Secret Hair Salon
108 Illinois Street ~ 630 243 2433
Super Bike Italia
206 Main Street ~ 630 243 9633
The Quarry Inn
324-36 Main Street ~ 630 257 8925
Cards, Coins & Collectibles of Lemont
209 Stephen Street ~ 630 243 9677
The Nail Inn
115 Stephen Street ~ 630 243 0387
Susie’s Antiques & Collectibles
106 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9815
Rossa’s Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe
310 Canal Street ~ 630 243 7523
Tangles Hair Salon
117 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 2077
Stonecutters Seafood & Chop House
103 Stephen Street ~ 630 243 7383
Totura’s Food Center
80 Main Street ~ 630 257 2772
Tom’s Place
110 Stephen Street ~ 630 257 9875
Touch of Class Fashion Center
311 Canal Street ~ 630 257 6848
Turnabout Pizza
1000 Main Street ~ 630 257 2275
Valentine’s Bistro, Inc.
316-318 Canal Street ~ 630 257 9857
www.lemont.il.us
1-800-926-CANAL
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Book Mouse
Come grab a book in Ottawa.
SHOPPING
find ALL sorts of
Rings
&
The best of shopping can be
found along the length of the
Heritage Corridor. Funky
but chic strips of shops,
antique malls and specialty
stores are just a short ride
from any lodging facility.
De’Ja’Vu
Ottawa
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Other area shopping centers
include the Westfield Mall,
THINGS
featuring more than 200
stores in suburban Joliet;
Chicago Premium Outlets,
with 120 name brand
manufacturers in Aurora
and the Peru Mall, with over
100 specialty establishments,
restaurants and services
in nearby Peru.
Or, sample the boutiques
in Downtown Morris, home
of the Grundy County fairgrounds. Here you'll find
antique dealers, art galleries,
sweet stops, and much more
along a charming Main
Street that recalls an era
of simple pleasures and
genteel pastimes.
Chicago
Premium
Outlets
120 designer
and name
brand outlet
stores.
Shopping Centers
Peru Mall
3940 Rt.251, Peru
815/223-7600
Bergner’s, JCPenney, Sears
and over 65 specialty stores,
restaurants, cinemas and services.
Westfield Shopping Center
3340 Mall Loop Dr. , Joliet
815/439-1000
Westfield Shopping Centers
feature four department stores
and over 120 specialty shops
and restaurants.
Western Factory Outlet
1320 38th St., Peru
815/224-2668
Western clothing, boots, suits,
shirts, jeans, hats, belts, buckles,
jewelry and show clothing for
men, women and children.
Feed and tack for horses.
Specialties, Crafts
& Antiques
Apple Butter
815/941-4658
310 N. Liberty, Morris
Nestled in downtown Morris,
this charming store offers a cozy
shopping atmosphere for those
hoping to get away.
Apple Tree Alpacas
723 S. Clark St., Utica
815/667-4228
Fabulous apparel, softest yarns
and roving. Call for hours.
www.alpacanation.com
Aspire/ Zoe Fine
Collectibles
26 Calendar Ct., LaGrange
708/482-0366
This resale shop bursts with
sparkly brooches, vintage beaded
gowns, fine furniture, decorative
accents, china and kitschy-cool
glassware from many eras.
August Hill Winery
106 Mill St., Utica
815/667-5211
Offers a variety of excellent
wines and gifts.
Book Mouse
820 LaSalle St., Ottawa
815/433-7323
Independent full service bookstore. Hard cover, paperbacks,
magazines, cards. Knowledgeable,
friendly staff.
Cabin in the Woods
143 Mill St., Utica
815/667-4717
Northwoods rustic furniture,
antiques, accessories and gifts.
Seasonal and holiday décor.
Carver and the Artist
815/667-7197
Hand carved wildlife pieces.
Turn favorite photos into
beautiful drawings. Also
many unique gift items.
Cattails Gift Shop
Route 178 & Route 6, Utica
815/667-4550
Unique gifts including prints,
candles, florals, jewelry and
garden. Starved Rock wine
and wine accessories at the
cottage. Open every day
except Christmas.
Clark St. Studio
815/667-4098
Offers wheel thrown pottery by
resident potter. Working with
terra-cotta stoneware and Raku
clay bodies.
Class Room
815/433-3734
A Teacher’s store and more.
Educational toys, puzzles, games,
children’s books and teachers
aids. We make learning fun!
Country At Heart
Antique Mall
470 Main St., Marseilles
815/795-6616
Country,Victorian oak and walnut
furniture, linens, vintage clothing,
jewelry, pottery, porcelain. Open
T-Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4
Countryside Village
940 N. Division St., Braidwood
815/458-2191
Unique gifts, crafts, collectibles,
Yankee candles. Wine and
gourmet food department.
Westfield Shopping Center
List of some stores in mall.
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BOLINGBROOK
There is much to love about
Bolingbrook. One of
Chicagolands fastest growing
suburbs, it features several
shopping destinations such
as Meijer, the well-known
Michigan-based giant
discounter and the soon to open
IKEA, Bass Pro Shop, and
Marshall Fields. In addition to
shopping, you can also stop by
and savor the delicious food at
any of Bolingbrook’s restaurants
including fine dining at the East
Room, Chipolte or Joe’s Crab
Shack. If you have time while
in town be sure to stop by the
award-winning Bolingbrook
Golf Club, featuring 600 yards
of golfing greens and a 900
guest grand ballroom.
Whatever you fancy,
Bolingbrook has it all.
TRAVEL TIP
Be sure to pack your rod
and reel for your stop at
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout
Farm in Bolingbrook.
Four small lakes, stocked
with a variety of fish yearly.
See our ad
on the
inside
cover.
1-800-926-CANAL
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SHOPPING
Gramma’s Attic
Antique Mall
219 W. Main St., Ottawa
815/434-7332
4 floors of antiques, gifts, linens,
crafts, glassware, collectibles,
books. Open M-Sat 10-5;
Sun 12-5
Crafters Village
1220 37th St., Peru
815/224-8126
America’s largest and busiest
craft mall.
De’Ja’Vu
815/434-2836
Unique blend of home and garden décor, shabby chic, florals.
Little bit of whimsy just for fun.
Forked Creek Trading Co.
1763 S. Water St., Wilmington
815/476-1810
A 100 year old barn, remodeled
into a quaint specialty shop
featuring home décor, candles,
gourmet foods and coffee.
Shop also has Amish made
gazebos and furniture.
Golf Etc. of Illinois Valley
1631 Fourth St., Peru
815/220-8405
Pro-line clubs and accessories,
custom built clubs, club repair,
unique golf gifts and
computerized swing analysis.
Open 10-7 Mon- Sat, Sun 12-5.
Granny’s Attic
109 E. Jefferson St., Morris
815/942-8087
Small quaint antique and gift
store. Glassware, jewelry, primitive restored trunks and crafts.
Year round Christmas room.
Illinois River Winery
815/667-4012
Winery, wine garden and tasting
room, featuring award winning
wines made in the Illinois
River Valley.
JC Whitney
1 JC Whitney Way, LaSalle
815/667-7700
Automotive parts and accessories
for cars, trucks, motorcycles,
SUV’s and compacts.
KF Awards
1112 E. 12th St., Streator
815/673-3734
Trophies, plaques, medals, and
ribbons along with quality
products completed on time
at competitive prices.
Meijers
225 N. Weber Rd.
Bolingbrook
This family owned retailer has
everything from groceries to
everyday household items. Save
on gas with earned points from
your grocery purchase!
630/679-6508
.
Downtown Morris
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Mill Street Market
103 Mill St., Utica
815/667-4912
Full line of groceries, deli, fresh
meats, camping supplies and
more. Open 7-7 Mon- Sat,
8-3 Sun.
Paraphernalia Antiques
112 -114-124 N. Water St.
Wilmington
815/476-9841
European imports, estate jewelry,
general line. Three buildings with
thousands of choice items.
Open daily.
Mix’s Trading Post
602 Clark St., Utica
815/667-4120
Bicycle rental, souvenirs, Red
Wing shoes, jewelry, Indian
crafts, artifacts, Minnetonka
moccasins, leather goods.
Over 10,000 items.
Peru Antique Mall
2702 May Rd., Peru
815/224-9991
250 dealers, 30,000 sq. feet, single
level building displaying a wide
range of quality antiques. Open
daily 9:30-5:30.
Morris Antique Emporium
112 W. Washington St., Morris
815/941-0200
Unique 125 year old building.
Three plus floors, multi dealer
emporium. Open 7 days a week.
Rock Petroleum, Inc.
Route 6 & Highway 178,
Utica
815/667-5154
Serves fuel, deli sandwiches,
snacks, cold beer and more.
My Favorite Things
205 W. Etna Rd., Ottawa
815/433-6364
Area’s largest gift shop including
china, crystal, home décor, garden
accessories, Crabtree and Evelyn,
etc. Open 7 days.
Rural American
Crafts & Antiques
224 W. Main St., Ottawa
815/431-9255
Folk art, primitive cupboards,
Boyds Bears, antiques, candles,
baskets, décor and more.
Open M-Sun 10-5
Paper Alley
314 Canal St., Lemont
630/257-7200
Custom printed invitations and
announcements for weddings,
showers, births and more.
Distinctive stationary items, party
favors and gifts.
www.paperalley.com
Seasons Gone By
Gifts & Accents
124 Mill St., Utica
815/667-4321
Beautiful home accents and gifts,
shabby chic & rustic lodge, from
primitive and Americana to
cottage garden.
Second Time Around
151 Will Rd.
Braidwood, IL
815/458-2034
Quality antique furniture,
fireplace, mantels, etc.
Come see for yourself!
Shugie’s
309 N. Liberty St., Morris
815/942-5093
Step back in time as you enter
the nostalgic fun atmosphere.
Stamp Thyme
201 S. State St., Lockport
815/836-8180
Art rubber stamps and
accessories, brass stencils,
inkpads, markers, books,
magazines, videos and
scrapbook supplies.
www.stampthyme.com
Starved Rock
Harley Davidson
750 Centennial Dr.
Ottawa
815/431-1900
Motorcycles, clothing and collectibles. Financing of purchases
and full service department.
Starved Rock Lodge
Gift Shop
Rt.178 & 71, Utica
815/667-4211
Unique selections. Collectibles,
prints, souvenirs. Find the perfect
gift for anyone. Open 7 days.
Sweet Pea Children’s
Boutique
513 W. Lockport St.,
Plainfield
815/436-9829
Unique children’s clothing sizes
newborn to 10. Elefanten shoes,
christening & first communion
apparel, rain gear, charms and
irresistible gifts.
The Mercantile
815/431-1070
Unique gifts and home accessories. Including stain glass lamps,
picture frames, crystal, pottery,
potpourri, candles & floral
arrangements.
Wide Water Gallery
610 Court St., Ottawa
815/433-9418
Offers a large selection of fine art
prints, custom framing and gifts.
Apparel
Bridal Elegance
815/433-3050
The premier bridal salon in the
tri-county area. Full service from
brides to flower girls.
Open 7 days.
Famous Ladies
815/433-1818
Clothing for all women. Casual,
business and special occasion.
Sizes 4-24. Open 7 days.
New To You Resale
815/433-4722
Clothing-baby, bridal, general
household items, and much more.
Tri City Frock Shoppe
559 1st St., LaSalle
815/223-0403
For the best selection of better
women’s clothing. Penleton,
Woolrich,Tribal and much more.
Full service alterations.
Weeta’s Boutique
1 Dee Bennett RD., Ottawa
815/434-1587
Fresh…cheerful…vibrant…fun…
and classic fashions for women.
Open year round and by
appointment.
Garden Centers
Bennett Garden Center
2958 E. 8th Rd., Utica
815/667-7003
Annuals, perennials, shrubs &
trees. Display gardens, garden
accessories and gifts. Market with
in- season produce. Fall pumpkin
patch. Live Christmas Trees.
Open April- December.
Danchris Nursery
1000 Berstein St.
Streator
815/672-8135
Full service nursery, landscaping
and garden center. Serving
Central Illinois for 45 years.
Green Glen Nursery
2413 E. Laraway Rd., Joliet
815/485-6777
We offer complete lawn care and
garden supplies, tools, spring and
fall bulbs, giftware, statuary and
unusual accents for the garden
and the home.
COMING SOON
to Bolingbrook
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LOCKPORT
Since its establishment in 1830,
the city of Lockport has maintained its rich canal heritage
with a spectacular mix of history and charm. Lockport is
home to the National Historic
Trust Site, The Gaylord
Building, which played a major
role in the development of the
Illinois and Michigan Canal
150 years ago. Now the
Gaylord Building incorporates
canal exhibits and the Public
Landing Restaurant. Just outside the Gaylord building you
can stroll through a pioneer village which houses replications
of time past. You can choose to
browse one of the 37 historic
sites and structures in Lockport
or stroll through the intriguing
antique shops, art galleries and
retail shops. There is something for everyone!
TRAVEL TIP
No trip is complete
until you have stopped
by the Joliet
Historical
Museum and
had lunch at the
Renaissance
Center. Bring a
hearty appetite!
1-800-926-CANAL
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Starved Rock
Harley-Davidson/Buell
Spend An Hour Or A Day in Historic
750 Centennial Drive, Ottawa
I-80, exit 90, S. 1 block, Left on Etna, 1⁄2 mile on left
815/431-1900
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Downtown Morris has been called
“Rockwellian” by the Chicago Tribune
and it is less than 30 minutes from the
crowded look-alike shopping centers.
Visitors come from all directions to see our
quaint downtown with its interesting stores,varied dining experiences,
scenic I&M Canal,and two nearby state parks and tall grass prairie.
Store Hours:
M–F
Sat
Sun
9am – 7pm
9am – 4pm
11am – 3pm
Service Hours:
M–F
Sat
Sun
Credit Cards
Accepted:
• Visa
• MasterCard
• Discover
• American Express
www.starvedrockhd.com
HOURS:
Mon. - Sat.
10am - 9pm
Sun.
11am - 6pm
Bergner’s, JCPenney, Sears
and over 65 specialty stores,
restaurants, cinemas
and services.
Owned and managed by
L&H Real Estate Group
Route 251 & 38th Street
Peru, Illinois
815/223-7600
www.perumall.com
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Come and enjoy our authentic midwestern downtown with original
architecture and welcoming stores where we smile…and mean it!
9am – 6pm
9am – 4pm
Closed
Come to downtown Morris for lunch, an hour of relaxed
shopping, or spend the day exploring Morris and the
historic I&M Canal Corridor.
For more information call
815-942-0113 or 815-941-0245
Morris Antique
Emporium
Div. of Rusty & Dusty Antiques, Inc.
Unique 125 year old,
3-story multi-dealer
building in
Downtown Morris
Furniture • Primitives
China • Toys
Indian Artifacts
Car Memorabilia
Jewelry • Glassware
Linens • Clocks
Crocks Art • Iron Stone
Glass repair • Clock repair
Open 7 days a week
112 W. WASHINGTON ST. • 815-941-0200
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HOTELS/LODGING
bed & breakfasts
HOTELS/MOTELS
CHICAGO PORTAGE AREA
AmeriSuites
15 W. 90 N. Frontage Rd.,
Burr Ridge
630/323-7530
www.amerisuites.com
Holiday Inn
6201 Joliet Road, Countryside
708/354-4200
www.williamtellbanquets.com
WILL COUNTY AREA
Americ Inn Lodge & Suites
175 W. Remington Blvd.,
Bolingbrook
630/378-5300
www.americinnbolingbrook.com
Landers House
Enjoy the comforts that
make you feel at home.
Elks Motel
270 S.E. Frontage Road, Joliet
815/725-0101
Empress Casino Hotel
2300 Empress Drive, Joliet
888/4-EMPRESS
Fairfield Inn North
3239 Norman Avenue, Joliet
815/436-6577
www.tharaldson.com
JolietNorthFF@tharaldson.com
Holiday Inn Express
411 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet
815/729-2000 or 800/HOLIDAY
Microtel Inn
1806 McDonough Street, Joliet
815/730-8800
Motel 6 North
3551 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet
815/439-1332
Ramada Limited
520 S. Bolingbrook Drive,
Bolingbrook
888/218-3065 or 630/972-9797
Ramada Limited North
815/439-4200 or 888/830-2202
Best Western Inn & Suites
4380 Enterprise Drive, Joliet
815/730-7500
http://book.bestwestern.com
Fairfield Inn South
1501 Riverboat Center, Joliet
815/741-3499 or 800/228-2800
www.tharaldson.com
JolietSouthFF@tharaldson.com
La Quinta Inn
225 W. South Frontage Road,
Bolingbrook
630/226-0000 or 800/531-5900
Hampton Inn North
3555 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet
815/439-9500
www.hamptoninnjolieti55.com
Springhill Suites by Marriott
125 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook
630/759-0529
www.marriott.com/chib
Comfort Inn North
815/436-5141
www.tharaldson.com
JolietNorthCI@tharaldson.com
Hampton Inn South
1521 Riverboat Center, Joliet
815/725-2424
www.hamptoninnjolieti80.com
Wingate Inn
101 McDonald Avenue, Joliet
815/741-2100
www.wingateinns.com
Hampton Inn Suites
630/759-7100
www.chibb_hampton_suites.com
GRUNDY COUNTY AREA
Comfort Inn
70 W. Gore Road, Morris
815/942-1433
www.tharaldson.com
Comfort Inn South
135 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet
815/744-1770 or 800/228-5160
www.tharaldson.com
JolietSouthCI@tharaldson.com
Country Inn & Suites
by Carlson
1265 Lakeview Drive, Romeoville
630/378-1052
www.countryinns.com
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Days Inn
19747 Frontage Road,
Shorewood
815/725-2180
Harrah's Joliet Casino Hotel
151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet
800/HARRAHS
www.harrahs.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
630/679-1600 or 800/HOLIDAY
www.holiday-inn.com
Ramada Limited South
1520 Commerce Lane, Joliet
815/730-1111
Holiday Inn
200 Gore Road, Morris
815/942-6600
Park Motel
1923 N. Division Street, Morris
815/942-1321
STARVED ROCK AREA
Comfort Inn
510 E. Etna Road, Ottawa
815/433-9600
Super 8 Motel
1705 N. Bloomington St., Streator
815/672-0080
Comfort Inn
5240 Trompeter Road, Peru
815/223-8585
Super 8 Motel
510 E. Etna Road, Ottawa
815/434-2888
www.super8.com
Days Inn
120 N. Lewis Avenue, Oglesby
815/883-9600
www.the.daysinn.com/oglesby4593
Super 8 - Peru
1851 May Road, Peru
815/223-1848
www.super8.com
Grizzly Jack’s
Grand Bear Lodge
2643 N. RT. 178
Utica, IL 61373
866/399-FUNN
www.grandbearlodge.com
Town & Country Inn
2110 N. Bloomington Street,
Streator
815/672-3183
www.tcinn.com
Stain Glass Inn
Bed & Breakfast
2555 N. 28 Road, Marseilles
815/795-4471
Starved Rock Harbor
Villas & Suites
1 Dee Bennett Road, Ottawa
815/434-9200
www.srarock.com
Starved Rock Inn
Rt. 178 & Rt. 6, Utica
815/667-4238
www.starvedrockcattails.com
Tree Farm Stable
Bed & Breakfast
815/434-0593
BED & BREAKFASTS
Hampton Inn
4115 Holiday Lane, Ottawa
800/HAMPTON
www.cdmhotels.com
Brightwood Inn
2407 N. Rt. 178, Oglesby
888/667-4600
www.starved-rock-inn.com
Holiday Inn Express
900 Holiday Street, Oglesby
815/883-3535 or 800/HOLIDAY
Kishauwau on the Vermilion
901 N. 2129 Road,Tonica
800/659-0627
www.kishauwau.com
WILL COUNTY AREA
Empress RV Resort
2300 Empress Drive, Joliet
888/4EMPRESS
Landers House
115 East Church Street, Utica
815/667-5170
www.landershouse.com
Fossil Rock Recreation
24615 W. Strip Mine Rd.
Wilmington, IL 60481
815/476-6784 or 815/476-6703
Lord Stockings
Bed & Breakfast
803 3rd Avenue, Mendota
815/539-7905
Leisure Lake Resort
21900 S.W. Frontage Road, Joliet
815/741-9405
The Willows
815/667-3400
CAMPING
Holiday Inn Express
120 W. Stevenson Road, Ottawa
815/433-0029
www.cdmhotels.com
La Quinta Inn
4389 Venture Drive, Peru
815/224-9000
Starved Rock Lodge &
Conference Center
Rt. 178 & 71, Utica
815/667-4211
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Super 8 Ottawa
500 E Etna Road
Ottawa 61350
815/434-2888
Marcia's Bed & Breakfast
3003 N. IL Rt. 71, Ottawa
815/434-5217
www.innsite.com/inns/A001790.html
Matt & Gwen's
Raceway Camping
22455 S. Patterson Rd., Elwood
815/723-8145 or 815/814-1892
Martin Campground
725 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet
815/726-3173
Paul & Mary's
Raceway Camping
23263 S. Cherryhill Rd.,
Manhattan
815/478-5774
www.racetrackcamping.com
Prairie View RV Park
17750 Schweitzer Road, Elwood
815/726-7060
www.prairieviewrv.com
Race View Farms
2618 S. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/741-3010
www.raceviewfarms.com
Turn One Camping
18061 West Schweitzer Rd.
Elwood, IL 60421
815/723-5175
www.turnonecamping.com
Windy City Campground
18701 S. 80th Avenue,Tinley Park
708/720-0030
STARVED ROCK AREA
Fox River Resort
2558 N. 3653 Road, Sheridan
815/496-2369
Hickory Hollow
Frontage Road at I-80 & I-178,
Utica
815/667-4996
LaSalle Peru KOA
Kampground
756 N. 3150th Road, Utica
815/667-4988
www.koa.com
Troll Hollow Campground
2265 N. 2453 Road, Marseilles
815/795-2537
www.trollhollow.com
1-800-926-CANAL
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Country Lodging & Cottages
Features:
115 E. Church
Utica, IL 61373
Reservation Required
815-667-5170
email: landers@theramp.net
w w w. l a n d e r s h o u s e . c o m
(1 mile from Starved Rock State Park)
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1-800-926-CANAL
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Re-Discover the
PLACES
and
faces
of the
Heritage Corridor
The Heritage Corridor is made up of many
communities that offer a blend of history,
entertainment, culture and charm entwined with
great eats, shopping destinations, lodging facilities,
and open roads making the Heritage Corridor a
great place to explore and re-discover!
The City of Countryside, located in the heart
of the Chicagoland area offers everything from
golf to theatre. You can stop at Flagg Creek Golf
course for some tee time or drive over to
Countryside Park for a concert during the
summer months. If you’re a race fan, you can
discover the need for speed at Chicagoland
Speedway in Joliet. Joliet is also home to the
Joliet JackHammers minor league baseball team,
where visitors can take in a game on their drive
over to Channahon to hike McKinley Woods.
McKinley Woods is the only place in Will County
where you will find a combination of bluffs, deep
ravines, and forest. Not too far from Channahon
you will find Abraham Lincoln National
Cemetery in Elwood. Thousands of Veteran
heroes have been buried at this location among
a grassy knoll.
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Check out Mendota’s Sweet Corn
Festival in August or see live buffalo
at Buffalo Rock State Park located
along the Illinois River, offering scenic
views of the river along with hiking
trails and unique earthen sculptures.
Rightfully called "The shortcut to
Starved Rock" and the "Closest city
to Starved Rock", Oglesby enjoys
a strategic position in the Illinois
Valley to take advantage of the tourist trade that
Starved Rock generates. While in Oglesby visitors can
stop by Delaney’s restaurant for some good grub. In
Ottawa, you can take a ride on the Sherri Lynn
Riverboat and marvel at sandstone bluffs and if you are
a thrill seeker you can skydive at Skydive Chicago, a 230
acre state of the art skydiving facility.
Looking for a place to stop and shop? Peru mall
offers over 100 stores with name brand items and
if antiques are what you’re after, you can visit the
Peru Antique Mall. Wilmington is also home to
several antique shops where anyone is sure to find
something that reminds them of their childhood.
While the women are shopping the men can fish
along the Kankakee River in Wilmington.
Maybe you want to get away from the hustle and
bustle of big cities and stop in Streator for an
historic river walk along the shaded banks of the
Vermillion River. Streator is also famous for being
home to The Weber house, a 1937 storybook
home built by Ernest and Zelma Weber. The
home features a beautifully landscaped garden
and several special events each year including
a colonial Christmas.
Want to take a hike among woodsy bluffs and
cascading waterfalls? Stop in Utica for a walk at
Starved Rock State Park or a stay at Grizzley Jack’s
Grand Bear Lodge, where guests can enjoy their
new state of the art indoor water park. From
here you can mosey over to LaSalle for a quiet
day at the Hegeler Carus Mansion, built in 1874
and offering tours year round.
Attend the 17th annual I&M Canal Rendevous in
Willow Springs then stop by the Village Green in
Western Springs to see The Tower, a museum,
built is 1892, and now exhibits photos and information on the history of Western Springs. In the late
afternoon you can visit the new Quarry Cinema in
Hodgkins before heading to dinner at Marconi’s
Ristorante for Italian cuisine in LaGrange.
Other outdoor activities to enjoy include the
Sandwich Fair in September and an outdoor
walk along the beautifully maintained bridge at
McCullough Park in Burr Ridge. Make sure not to
miss the Independence Day celebration in Homer
Township if you are visiting for the holiday.
Hungry again? Stop by Cookies in Minooka for
their famous Chicken and fried mushrooms or for
the bigger appetite which loves leftovers for days,
you can visit Baci in Plainfield. While you are in
Plainfield, don't miss the Strawberry Festival. This
event happens every spring and is too fun to miss!
Another hot spot that is famous for their chicken is
White Fence Farm in Romeoville. This is also
close the Isle a Cache museum where you can
explore exhibits of the French fur trade.
Book your trips and Re-Discover
the Heritage Corridor!
1-800-926-CANAL
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ARTS, CULTURE
&entertainment
MUSIC,
MURALS,
and more!
The Heritage Corridor will
surprise and delight you with
outstanding theater, authentic American heritage sites,
and extraordinary architecture. All this and the wonder
of the Illinois and Michigan
Canal! The Rialto Square
Theatre in Joliet offers hundreds of performances by
well known actors, comedians and singers within the
walls of beautiful European
architecture. A definite must
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see is the stately Hegeler
Carus Mansion in LaSalle.
It is an architectural
masterpiece and a key to
the rich history of the Illinois
Valley, the Midwest and the
nation. Visitors can also
make a stop at the Red
Schoolhouse in Willow
Springs. The schoolhouse,
set inside a forest preserve,
offers educational
information on wildlife
and the environment.
A.C.T Tours/ Agri-Cultural
Tours
406 King St. North
Waterloo, Ontario
Emphasizes personal attention
and service for participants in
the custom study tours and
training programs.
Abraham Lincoln
National Cemetery
27034 S. Diagonal Rd., Elwood
815/423-9958
Cemetery named after the 16th
President of the United States and
designed to serve approximately
750,000 Chicago metropolitan
area veterans.
Apple Tree Alpacas
3037 E 11th Rd., Utica
815/667-4228
Loveable alpacas for viewing and
petting. Call for hours.
Aux Sable Aqueduct
Tabler and Cemetery Roads,
Channahon
815/942-0796
Beautifully maintained locktender’s
house, Lock #8 and aqueduct.
Canoe launching facilities. Fishing.
Aviation Museum
130 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook
630/378-0479
Come experience the history of
aviation, from the invention of the
first airplane to the wonders of
modern air travel. Opening Soon.
Belle of the Rock
1 Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa
815/434-9200
Regularly scheduled one
hour cruises on an authentic
paddlewheel boat leaving
from Starved Rock State Park.
Fee.
Billie Limacher Will- Joliet
Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson, Joliet
815/724-3760
Civic cultural arts center. Indoor
theatre/ outdoor band shell set in
park in an historic area.
Bird Haven Greenhouse
& Conservatory
225 N. Gougar Rd., Joliet
815/741-7278
Lord & Burnham designed this
historic house, cacti-room, show
house and outdoor gardens. Also
visit adjacent Barber &
Oberwortmann Agriculture
Center. Hours 8-4pm.
Breaking the
Prairie Museum
901 Washington St., Mendota
815/539-3373
This agricultural museum honors
farm families, their machinery and
livestock.
Chicago Portage
National Historic Site
4800 S. Harlem Ave., Lyons
708/771-1330
Marker and 20 foot statue of
Marquette and Joliet, who
realized, in 1673, that a canal
would permit continuous travel
from Lake Michigan to the Illinois
River. Educational tours available.
Dollinger Family Farm
7420 E. Hansel Rd., Minooka
815/467-4698
October brings pumpkins,
hayrides, corn maze, farm animals,
haunted barn and fun! Civil War
Reenactments October 16-19.
Empress Casino
2300 Empress Dr., Joliet
888/4-EMPRESS
Over 1,100 slot and video
poker machines, 35 table games.
Land based pavilion, hotel and
RV resort.
Engle Lane Theatre
R.R. 2, Streator
815/672-3584
An astonishing well-equipped
theatre in its 48th season.
Plays and musicals running
May- August.
Eric’s Pumpkin Patch
2097 N. 15th Rd. RR.1
Streator, IL 61364
815/672-9111
Specializing in decorating
for a Halloween & fall
scene atmosphere.
Gaylord Building
Historic Site
200 W. 8th St., Lockport
815/588-1100
I&M Canal Visitors Center, history
exhibit, Public Landing Restaurant,
tours and events. A National
Trust Historic Site, managed by
the Canal Corridor Association.
Open Tuesday- Sunday.
Grampa Woo III
Luxury Yacht
251/421-4211
Cruises on the Illinois River
from Joliet, Morris and Ottawa
aboard a luxury yacht with full
bar, climate controlled main
salon and two decks.
www.grampawoo.com
Harrah’s Casino
151 N. Joliet St., Joliet
800/HARRAHS
Hottest casino action in
Chicagoland. Las Vegas style,
one-level casino, hotel, restaurants
and more.
Haunted Trails
Amusement Park
1423 N. Broadway, Joliet
815/722-7800
Family owned entertainment
Center. Featuring miniature
golf, rides, laser tag, go-karts,
and restaurant seating for family
and corporate outings.
Hegeler Carus
Mansion & Foundation
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
815/224-6543
A Victorian masterpiece on the
National Register of Historic
Places. Open Wed- Sun. One
hour tours at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
and 3 pm.
Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
206 N. Broadway St., Joliet
815/353-5083
A Magnificent National Historic
Landmark offering the perfect
setting for any special occasion.
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington St., Mendota
815/539-3373
Wild Bill Hickok, extensive
photographic collection,
memorabilia of yesteryear.
Special exhibits. Sat & Sun 1-4.
Illinois Lincoln
Highway Coalition
200 S. State St., Belvidere
866/455-4249
Designated a National Scenic
Byway in 2000, the Illinois portion
of the Lincoln Highway offers
week long family vacations.
Illinois State Museum
& Lockport Gallery
Norton Building
201 W. 10th St., Lockport
815/838-7400
Changing exhibitions focusing
on Illinois art and artifacts.
St. James Church
Lemont
Re-Disco ver
MORRIS
From the building of Shakey
Bridge across Nettle Creek in
1839 to the downtown development in late 1800’s, Morris
has since expanded by leaps
and bounds. Morris offers a
quaint and cozy downtown
shopping and dining experience, several area parks for
outdoor activities including
Gebhard Woods and Stratton
State Park, and lets not forget
the all famous Grundy County
Corn Festival in late
September. Take a bike ride on
the I&M Canal towpath or
take the kids to Goodwill park
for some afternoon fun. Don’t
forget to stop by Apple Butter
to take in the aroma of their
candle collection. Morris is
full of activities!
TRAVEL TIP
Don’t forget to pack your
swimsuits for splash time at
Pelican Harbor, Joliet Splash
Station and Grizzly Jacks
Grand Bear Lodge. See
pages 26-27 for more
information on these
locations.
1-800-926-CANAL
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ARTS, CULTURE
& entertainment
Isle a la Cache Museum
501 East 135 St.,
Romeoville
815/886-1467
Isle a la cache is designated
to 18th century fur trade in
this region.
Jacob Henry Mansion
20 S. Eastern Ave., Joliet
815/722-1420
Elegant National Historic
Landmark offering the perfect
charm for lunch and dinner.
Wedding, reception and entertainment packages available.
“Mystery in the Mansion”
dinner theatre and
coming soon — live theatre.
Groups/tours welcome!
Joliet Area
Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet
815/723-5201
Museum celebrating the themes
and experiences of the people
who settled in the Joliet area,
including a Route 66 Welcome
Center, temporary exhibit gallery,
discovery room, gift shop, café
and auditorium.
TRAVEL TIP
Hey Nascar Fans! Don’t
forget to book those hotel
rooms for Nascar Pole Day
July 8 and the Nascar Bush
Series July 9. See page 14
for hotel information.
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Joliet Mosaic Walking Tour
81 N. Chicago St., Joliet
Self-guided tour of the history
of Joliet depicted in murals
throughout Joliet’s City Center.
LaSalle County
Historical Museum
Mill & Canal St., Utica
815/667-4861
Complex has museum in 1848
warehouse on the I&M Canal,
barn, blacksmith shop and school,
Native American artifacts.
Lewis University
Phillip Lynch Theatre
One University Parkway,
Romeoville
815/838-0500
Twenty-seven years of quality
educational theatre. Diverse
selection of productions. M-F 1-4.
Lincoln- Douglas
Debate Memorial
Washington Square Park, Ottawa
815/434-2737
Memorial commemorates the
location of the first LincolnDouglas debate on August 21,
1858 with heroic-sized bronze
statues complete with a reflecting
pond outlined in limestone and
fountain.
Little Red Schoolhouse
Nature Center
9800 S. 104th Avenue,
Willow Springs
708/839-6897
Forest preserve nature center
designed to educate the public
about the importance of wildlife
and environment.
Lockport Township
Park District
Gladys Fox Museum
231 E. 9th St., Lockport
815/838-1183
Oldest limestone church in
Northern Illinois. Special
exhibits, ball rental, history
of Dellwood Park.
Memorial Park
Jordan & Woodland St., Oglesby
815/883-8121
WWI, WWII, Korean War and
Vietnam memorials, also a WWI
restored cannon,Vietnam era helicopter and General Pulaski
Monument.
Mendota Museum &
Historical Society
901 Washington St.
Mendota
815/539-3373
Hume-Carnegie Museum, Union
Depot Railroad Museum and
Breaking the Prairie Museum.
Open M, W, F 8-11.
M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator
124 W. William St.
Seneca
815/357-6197
Started in 1861 and completed in
1862, the 75,000 bushel capacity
elevator is the last remaining grain
elevator along the canal.
Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal St., Ottawa
815/431-9353
A museum to promote and
preserve the colorful and proud
traditions of Boy/Girl Scouting
and camp fire.
Prairie Promotions/
Prairie Folklore Theatre
PO Box 10800, Peoria
309/689-8000
A Marketing group dedicated
to promoting tourism and
production that entertains
audiences with rich layers of
history through song, story
and music.
Putnam County
Historical Society
Hennepin
815/925-7560
Tours recently restored,
redecorated 1844 Pulsifer
House. Genealogical historical
research facilities. Call for hours.
Reddick Mansion Association
100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa
815/434-2737
One of Ottawa’s greatest treasures. You are welcome to visit.
Guided tours available by request.
Little Red Schoolhouse
Willow Springs
Rialto Square Theatre
815/726-6600
The Rialto Square Theatre serves
Joliet and greater Will County
area as a performing arts center
and hosts or presents nearly two
hundred events per year from
concerts to Broadway plays.
Route 66 Association
2743 Veterans Parkway, Springfield
www.il66assoc.org
Not for profit volunteer group
organized to promote, educate
and enjoy the past and present
of historic Route 66 in Illinois.
Sante Fe Prairie/Caboose
River Road, Hodgkins
708/598-6139, 708/937-0009
Historic Prairie site, restored
caboose open Saturdays year
round 10-2pm. Canoe access to
Des Plaines River, fishing, primitive
bike trail, birding, geo-cache site,
tours available. Free
Slovenian Women’s Union of
America Heritage Museum
815/727-1926
The museum was founded in
1978, dedicated in 1983, and is
maintained by volunteers. SWUA
members from all over the U.S.
contribute to the displays &
exhibit.
Spirit of Peoria
100 NE Water St., Peoria
800/676-8988
Historic riverboat cruises to and
from Starved Rock aboard our
authentic paddle wheeler, featuring old fashioned entertainment.
All inclusive.
Stage 212
700 First St., LaSalle
815/224-3025
Stage 212 is a community theatre
which presents four live
productions, fall, winter, spring
and summer musicals.
Streatorland Historical
Society Museum
306 S.Vermillion St., Streator
815/672-2443
Displays including 19th century
clothing, music room, local
artifacts and many photographs
depicting Streatorland history.
Tales of the River
2 Martin Ct., Woodridge
630/969-0291, 888/441-4010
Reliving experiences of Illinois
River voyageurs with unique,
educational and personal cruise
packages aboard a luxury yacht.
The LaSalle County
Genealogy Guild
115 West Glover St., Ottawa
815/433-5261
The guild has a membership of
1000 worldwide. People come
from all parts of the globe to
study their genealogy in the
guild’s library.
The Sherri Lynn Riverboat
Downtown Ottawa on the
Illinois River
815/228-5772
Ottawa’s only authentic historical
river cruise, offering sight seeing &
lunch cruises. Fully narrated, fun
for everyone. Available for
private groups. May- Oct.
Times vary call for details.
Tour Black Chicago, Inc.
773/684-9034
City tour on luxury coaches highlighting African-American social,
cultural, and historical events.
Group Tours available.
Union Depot
Railroad Museum
783 Main St., Mendota
815/538-3800
Operating model railroad, locomotive display, and railroad memorabilia. Call for hours.
Weber House and Garden
1503 Baker St., Streator
815/672-8327
Tudor country cottage set in
an acre English garden. Period
candlelit rooms. Summers
open daily.
Re-Disco ver
LEMONT
Settled in 1836, and incorporated in 1873, the Village of
Lemont offers the look and
feel of the past, combined with
a progressive eye towards the
future. Recreational opportunities abound in Lemont, with
thousands of acres of adjacent
forest preserves, wildlife
areas, golf courses, local
parks and a 5.5 mile trail for
hiking, running and biking
along the historic I & M
Canal. Plans are in the works
to develop the historic quarries for recreational purposes.
To this day, the charm of
Lemont continues to survive, a
living legacy to be enjoyed by
families living here and future
families who may come.
Union Depot
Mendota
1-800-926-CANAL
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Largest Craft Mall
In America
The historic I&M
Canal Trail provides
an ideal environment
for biking, jogging,
birdwatching and
learning about life
along a thriving
waterway. Pictoral
signs provide educational information.
Open year round.
Prairie Bluff Public
Golf Club includes
a challenging,
regionally-acclaimed
18-hole course,
Learning Center,
Clubhouse, Pro
Shop, Banquet Hall
and Restaurant.
The Gaylord Building
(large photo) was constructed in
1838, as a depot to store materials
used in the construction of the
canal. A National Historic
Landmark, it now houses an
acclaimed restaurant,
The Public Landing and the
History Galleries of the
I&M Canal Visitor Center.
C
harming,
picturesque
Lockport
blends past and
present to offer you
a unique recreational
Homemade Fudge • Free
Admission • Bus Tours Welcome
OPEN:
Everyday (7 days a week)
9 am to 5 pm.
Rental Space Available to Dealers
“Come spend the day with us…”
you owe it to yourself.
experience. History
buffs will discover fine
Come for a day — or a lifetime
1830’s architecture,
museums, historical
Historic
Lockport
galleries, and a
restored Pioneer
1220 37th Street
Peru, IL 61354
Settlement. Shoppers
(Exit 75 Off I-80, East from
the Peru Mall)
will find a world of
opportunities including
antiques, gifts,
(815) 224-8126
collectibles, and more.
Fitness enthusiasts will
relish hiking and biking
along the historic I&M
Canal, or playing a
round of golf. Finally,
at day’s end, you and
your family will enjoy
fine dining in registered
historic sites, taking
time to recount the
Preserving our past
for the future.
✁
$1.00 off any one admission
with completed coupon.
day’s memories — and
plan a return visit.
Call 815-588-1100 for more information.
www.lockport.org
Lockport is located just
35 miles southwest of
Chicago and 5 miles
north of Joliet. Lockport
Museum Hours
Tues. – Sat.
10am to 5pm
Sun.
Noon to 5pm
Closed Mondays
except school
holidays
204 N. Ottawa St.
Museum Hours
Joliet, IL 60432
is accessible via Route
Name _________________________
171 or 7, Interstate 55
Address _______________________
and 80. See the Corridor
Phone _______________
map on page 46 or
E-mail ________________________
call for directions.
Coupon valid May 1, 2005 – April 30, 2006
www.jolietmuseum.org
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Starved Rock State Park
Enjoy the great outdoors hiking,
biking, fishing, or just relaxing.
SPORTS
&recreation
Chicagoland Speedway
Come out and test your need for
speed iwith NASCAR and INDY.
on your marks
GET SET
GO!
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Chill out at a minor league
baseball game watching the
Joliet JackHammers, feel the
roar of NASCAR excitement at
Chicagoland Speedway, and
get wet at one of the Heritage
Corridor’s many water parks.
Stay at Grizzly Jacks Grand
Bear Lodge in Utica where
kids can choose their own
adventure at the new indoor
waterpark, or enjoy water skiing on the Illinois River.
Boaters can dock at many of
the areas marinas while fisherman can relax and wait for a
tug at the end of their line.
Silver Cross Field
Home of the Joliet
JackHammers Minor
League Baseball Team.
Apple bee’s Bait Shop
2956 N. Rt. 178, Utica
815/667-7036
Junction Rt. 6 and 178, right off
I 80, open 7 days, 5 am- 3pm.
Fishing licenses, guide service
available for Illinois River and
LaSalle Lake.
Ayers Landing
Canoe Rentals
3494 E. 2089th Rd., Wedron
815/433-2233
Canoe trips on the beautiful
lower Fox River.
Call for reservations.
Billie Limacher Will-Joliet
Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
815/724-3760
Civic cultural arts center. Indoor
theatre/ outdoor band shell set in
a park in an historic area.
Black Sock Training
Stable Inc.
1998 W. 31st Rd., Ottawa
815/434-4717
A variety of equestrian services
for beginning to advanced riders.
Personalized professional instruction and scheduled rides.
2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook
630/771-9400
18 holes, par 72, driving range,
pro shop, and restaurant
Bolingbrook Park District
201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook
630/739-0272
Providing over 2,100
opportunities for recreation.
Relax, have fun and embrace
the power of recreation.
Braidwood/ Mazonia State
Fish & Wildlife Area
Rt. 53 & Huston Rd., Braceville
815/237-0063
700 Acres of grassland, brushy
draws and shrubs on its 1,017
acres. Hunting, picnicking
and more.
Buffalo Rock State Park
R.R. 1, Ottawa
815/433-2224
Park has ball diamonds, picnic
areas, biking, bird watching,
canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling
and cross country skiing. Two live
American Bison at the park for
viewing as well as other wildlife.
Cajun Bait and Tackle
700 S. Clark , Utica
815/667-4222
Cajun bait, tackle, guides, service,
full service archery shop, camping
supplies, gifts, snacks and beer.
Open 7 days a week.
Summer 5-5pm, winter 8-4pm.
Camp Sagawau
I-55 South exit on 83 to 11th St.
Turn left and go a short distance
to Camp entrance on left.
630/257-2045
Offers educational nature
programs and features a 100,000
year old canyon to observe along
with unusual and uncommon
plants as well as many animals
roaming and growing among the
region’s bedrock and dolomite
limestone.
Canoe the Vermillion
1903 E. 1251st Rd., Streator
815/673-3218
Equipment rentals and livery.
Enjoy the Vermillion, Illinois and
I&M Canal Waterways in the
Starved Rock Area.
Challenge Park Xtreme
2903 Schweitzer Rd., Joliet
815/726-2800
World’s only extreme sports
theme park. Enjoy paintball, BMX,
mountain biking, skateboarding
and more.
Channahon State Park
2 W. Story St., Channahon
815/467-4271
Two Illinois & Michigan Canal
locks and the restored locktender’s house. Picnicking, tent
camping, fishing and canoeing.
Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet
815/722-5500
Tickets: 815/727-RACE
Chicagoland Speedway annually
hosts the NASCAR NEXTEL
Cup Series, NASCAR, Busch
Series, IRL IndyCar Series, IRL
Menards Infiniti Pro Series, ARCA
RE/MAX Series, as well as several
driving schools.
Re-Disco ver
UTICA
In 2004 The Village of North Utica
was in major devastation over the
violent acts of a tornado that flattened downtown buildings which
housed shops and restaurants. Since
last year, the Village has seen much
improvement in the redevelopment of
the downtown area. Visitors can
visit one of many shops for antiques
or eat at one of the specialty restaurants while making their way to
Starved Rock State Park or to
Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Lodge.
The State Park is home to thousands
of visitors each year and the Starved
Rock lodge at the park is a must
stay. Relax in the lobby with a book,
eat at the fantastic restaurant or
take a hike and see one of many
wonderful waterfalls. Just across the
street for the State park is Grizzly
Jacks Grand Bear lodge. It has
something for everyone, featuring
America’s first motion and sound
waterslide, a three story lodge,
arcade, pastry shop and more.
TRAVEL TIP
Make your reservations for
a ride on one of the areas
dinner cruise boats.
Featuring the Sherri Lynn,
Grampa Woo, the Spirit
of Peoria and the Belle
of the Rock. See pages
19-21
for more
information
on these
adventures.
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SPORTS
&recreation
Dellwood Park
18th St & Lawrence Ave.,
Lockport
815/838-1183
156 acres with playgrounds, band
shell, soccer and baseball fields,
indoor pool and more.
Des Plaines
Conservation Area
24621 N. River Rd., Wilmington
815/423-5326
200 acres of water including a
2.5 acre lake. Camping, fishing,
boating, picnicking, hiking,
horseback riding, hunting.
Forest Preserve District
of Will County
22606 Cherry Hill Rd., Joliet
815/727-8700
Preserves and improves public
lands for the enjoyment of and
use by the public.
Gebhard Woods State Park
401 Ottawa St., Morris
815/942-0796
Ballfield, fishing ponds, picnic
shelters, hiking, biking, bird
watching, ice fishing, ice skating
and snowmobiling.
Goose Lake Prairie
State Natural Area
5010 N. Jugtown Rd., Morris
815/942-2899
The largest tall grass prairie
in Illinois. Hiking and cross
country skiing.
Grizzly Jack’s
Grand Bear Lodge
2643 N. RT. 178
Utica, IL 61373
866/399-FUNN
Illinois’ newest indoor waterpark
resort is complete with shops,
banquet facilities, and vacation
villas all in a northwoods setting.
www.grandbearlodge.com
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Harlow Lockwood Softball
fields/Inwood Sports
Complex
815/741-7275
Six softball fields, four soccer
fields. Concession facilities.
League and tournament play.
Spectators always welcome.
Hartman Recreation Center
511 N. Collins St., Joliet
815/741-7296
Various recreation activities for
toddlers through seniors.
Gymnasium open to public.
Daily open gym hours.
Heidecke State Fish
& Wildlife Area
5010 N. Jugtown, Morris
815/942-6352
A state hunting, fishing and
wildlife refuge. Walleye, highbred
and striped bass. Deer hunting
also allowed.
Hidden Lakes Historic
Trout Farm
425 Trout Farm Rd., Bolingbrook
630/759-2381
Fifteen-acre, semi wooded site
including four lakes, bait shop,
learning center and grass areas
with public benches.
Illini State Park
2660 E. 2350th Rd., Marseilles
815/795-2448
Come visit us and enjoy watching
the sights and sounds of nature at
its best.
Illinois & Michigan
Canal State Trail
Channahon State Park,
Channahon
815/467-4271
61- mile continuous trail running
from Brandon Road in Rockdale
to LaSalle/Peru following the historic I&M Canal.
Illinois & Michigan
Canal Trail
Willow Springs
8.9 mile double loop paved trail.
Perfect for hiking, biking, cross
country skiing or roller-blading.
Inwood Ice Arena
815/741-7275
Instructional figure skating and
hockey. Open public skating.
Rental skates, fitness center,
exercise studio, concessions.
Joliet JackHammers
1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet
815/726-2255
Professional minor league baseball. 45 home games. Affordable
family entertainment Memorial
Day through Labor Day.
Joliet Park District MultiPurpose Center
815/741-7275
Over 200 recreation activities
for toddlers through seniors.
Gymnasium open daily. Full
service gymnastics program.
Joliet Splash Station
Waterpark
2780 US. Route 6
815/741-7250
Waterpark featuring Midwest’s
only 6 person racing slide, lazy
river, tube slides and body slides.
Full concession stand. Corporate
outings, birthday party packages.
Lake Renwick Heron
Rookery Nature Preserve
Renwick Rd., Plainfield
815/727-8700
Nature preserve, bird watching,
herons, rookery, park, lake, egrets,
forest preserve.
LaSalle Lake State Fish
& Wildlife Area
2660 E. 2350th Rd., Marseilles
815/357-1608
2058 acre lake with a rocky
shoreline. Wildlife refuge, fishing,
biking, bird watching, picnicking.
Waterfowl refuge.
LaSalle Speedway
578 E. US Rt. 6, LaSalle
815/223-6900 Racetrack
773/582-3776 Box Office
Mid- America’s most exciting _
high banked clay oval. Drivers
compete in furious side by side
stock car racing.
Lock #14
Canal Rd., LaSalle
Restored to its 1848 condition,
this lock is representative of the
mid 19th century canal locks.
Lockport Township
Park District
1911 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport
815/838-1183
Call us for more information on
our variety of programs and
events.
Maple Leaf Park, Inc.
815/246-8751
1318 E. US 34, Earlville
Private forty-acre park serving
most sports, fundraisers,
corporate outings, special events,
waterside banquet room.
Matthiessen State Park
Rt. 178, Utica
815/667-4868
Five miles of hiking trails into a
canyon and around a bluff. Hike
along the Vermillion River.
Messenger Woods
Homer Glen
815/727-8700
One of the oldest of Will
County’s forest preserves
where visitors can enjoy the few
remaining forests in Northeastern
Illinois that have not been altered
by grazing, cutting, farming,
or development.
Midewin National
Tallgrass Prairie
30239 S. State St., Wilmington
815/423-6370
The largest publicly owned open
space in northeastern Illinois.
Stop and visit the new Welcome
Center to learn about the large
scale prairie restoration project.
Welcome Center hours 8-4:30
pm, M-F and most Saturdays in
the summer. Three miles of
primitive hiking trails.
Pelican Harbor Indoor/
Outdoor Aquatic Park
200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook
630/759-1166
Have a “ Splash” tastic time
at Illinois only indoor/outdoor
tandem aquatic park.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park, Joliet
815/741-7277
Bring the family to explore over
300 acres of diverse woods.
Inside our free log cabin nature
center, discover our turtle pond,
snakes and hands on exhibits.
Visit our annual festivals too!
River Adventures
Ottawa
815/434-2142
Experience the natural beauty
and tranquility of the Fox River.
Call for reservations.
Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet
815/722-5500
Tickets: 815/727-RACE
Route 66 Raceway annually hosts
the NHRA POWERade Drag
Racing Series, USAC Sprint and
Midgets, demolition derbies, monster truck shows, Jr. Dragsters, car
shows, bracket racing, outdoor
music concerts and much more.
Sandy Ford Canoe
Launch Area
Leonore Rd., Streator
815/673-1880
Canoe launch site, with parking
on the scenic Vermillion River.
Land & water reserve. Sunrise
to sunset.
Sandy Ford Sportsman Club
720 S. Bloomington St., Streator
815/673-1880
Private club with public events,
including trap, bow and cowboy
shoots, and indoor shooting
competitions. NRA approved.
Senate Billards
620 Court St., Ottawa
815/433-9708
Not just a pool hall. Serving
breakfast, sandwiches and more.
Open 5 am daily.
Springbrook Marina, Inc.
623 W. River Dr., Seneca
815/357-8666
Sales, service, rentals, dealer for
Silverton, Rinker, Envision boats,
new and pre owned. Restaurant,
bar and boutique.
www.starvedrockmarina.com
Starved Rock Adventures
1 Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa
815/434-9200
Houseboat vacation, waterfront
condo rentals. Rentals: jet skis,
speed, pontoon and fishing boats.
Starved Rock Bait & Tackle
224 Church St., Utica
815/667-4862
Full line of fishing bait and
products. Hunting supplies,
paintball equipment, gas and
camping supplies. All
recreational licenses available.
Starved Rock Marina
Dee Bennett Rd., Ottawa
815/433-4218
Sales, service, rentals, dealer for
Silverton, Rinker, Stingray, Envision
boats. New and pre-owned.
Restaurant, bar, boutique.
Starved Rock State Park
Rt. 178, Utica
815/667-4906
Hiking trails, canoe rental, horse
rental, and boat rides. Lodge,
campground, guided hikes and
visitors center. 13 miles of horse
trails and equestrian campground.
The Sherri Lynn Riverboat
Downtown Ottawa on the
Illinois River
815/228-5772
Ottawa’s only authentic historical
river cruise, offering sight seeing
& lunch cruises. Fully narrated,
fun for everyone. Available for
private groups. May- Oct.
Times vary call for details
U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
Illinois Waterway Visitors Center
950 North 27th Rd., Ottawa
815/667-4054
View operating lock, learn Illinois
River history, and watch wildlife
(bald eagles in winter).
Vermillion River
LaSalle County
One of the finest rivers and one
of he best whitewater rafting
areas in the Midwest.
Vermillion River Rafting
781 N. 2249th RD., Oglesby
815/667-5242
Experience White water rafting in
North Central Illinois. Get wet
and have fun!
Starved Rock Stables
RR1 & Rt. 71, Oglesby
815/667-3026
Guided trail rides, hayrides,
bonfires and much more. All with
courteous staff. April- November
weather permitting.
1-800-926-CANAL
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This is
the Life!
What’s your preferred way to
relax? Chillin’ out poolside?
Biking quiet wooded trails?
Enjoying live entertainment?
Whatever prompts you to say—
”Now this is the life!” —is
waiting for you less than an
hour southwest from Chicago.
Isn’t it time you re-discovered
the good life?
Re-Disco ver
the
CONTACT US FOR A FREE VISITOR’S GUIDE &
INFORMATION ABOUT OVERNIGHT LODGING AT
1-800-926-CANAL.
For more information about local activities, visit
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1-800-926-CANAL
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Welcome to the Illinois River Valley!
Please remember to be safe as you enjoy the
many wonderful things to do in the area.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 North 27th Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-667-4054
Email: ewbank@usace.army.mil
Your source for boating and water safety answers
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Ayers Landing
Canoe Rentals
Canoe trips on
the beautiful
Lower Fox River.
3494 E. 2089th Road, Wedron
Please call for reservations at
800/540-2394
www.ayerslandingcanoerental.com
Tom Dreesen
Celebrity
GOLF
OUTING
at the Bolingbrook Golf Club
The Tom Dreesen Celebrity
Invitational will be held on
Monday, August 15 –
Wednesday, August 17
The event includes a kickoff
party and a Celebrity dinner gala.
The celebrities will play
competitive rounds of golf.
on Wednesday from 8 am – 5 pm.
Tickets will be sold
for $10 per day.
For tickets of more information call
630/771-9400
1-800-926-CANAL
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Gdays
OLF
FORE!
FORE!
FORE!
Some of the most beautiful and challenging golf
courses in the country are
right here in the Heritage
Corridor. As home to the
nationally televised Cialis
Western Open at Cog Hill
June 27-July 3 and the
Tom Dreesen Celebrity
Golf Tournament at
August 15-17, we have
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our share of competitive
courses. The Bolingbrook
Golf Club which was
voted “Top Ten You Can
Play” by Golf Magazine in
2002, features seven
lakes, rolling fairways and
undulating greens. The
18-hole championship
golf course was designed
by acclaimed course
architect, Arthur Hills.
Big Run Golf Club
17211 W. 135th Street, Lemont
815/ 838-1057
9 holes, par 72, restaurant
Old Oak Country Club
14200 S. Parker Road, Homer Glen
708/301-3344
18 holes, par 71, banquet facility
2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook
630/771-9400
18 holes, par 72, driving range, pro
shop, and restaurant
Prairie Bluff Public
Golf Club
19433 Renwick Road, Lockport
815/836-4653
9 holes, par 35, pro shop
Boughton Ridge Golf Course
335 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
630/739-4100
9 holes, par 32, putting green,
restaurant.
Pine Hills Golf Club
1667 N. 2501st Road, Ottawa
815/434-3985
shop, and restaurant.
Cog Hill & Country Club
12294 Archer Avenue, Lemont
630/257-5872
shop, restaurant.
Ruffled Feathers Golf &
Country Club
1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont
630/257-1000
18 holes, open to public
Gleneagles Country Club
13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont
630/257 -5466
36 holes. Par 70, pro shop,
restaurant, banquet facilities
Senica's Oak Ridge
Golf Club, Inc.
658 E. Rt. 6, LaSalle
815/223-7273
Heritage Bluffs
Public Golf Course
24355 W. Bluff Road, Channahon
815/467-7888
Inwood Golf Course
3200 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
815/741-7265
Mid-Iron Golf Club
12680 Bell Road, Lemont
630/257-3340
9 holes, pro in house, rental clubs
Wedgewood Golf Course
Route 59 &
Caton Farm Road, Joliet
815/741-7270
shop.
Woodbine Golf Course
14240 W. 151st Street,
Homer Glen
708/301-1252
18 holes, par 70, pro shop,
restaurant, banquets
Woodruff Golf Course
621 N. Gougar Road, Joliet
815/741-7272
18 holes, par 68, pro shop.
SERVICES
Ad Happy
815/729-2200
Advertising on different promotional products.
Adventure Advertising
& Printing
300 W. Joliet St., Ottawa
815/431-1000
A full service communications
firm, offering printing,
silk-screening, embroidery,
signs and banners.
Aspire of Illinois
708/482-0366
Provides people with
developmental disabilities
quality lifetime support.
Eagle Promotions
15039 S. 82nd Ave, Orland Park
708/226-4990
Imprinted promotional products
service.
Iron Horse Carriage Service
2336 N. 30th Rd., Marseilles
815/795-4841
Horse drawn carriages for
any occasion.
Joliet Regional Airport
815/741-7267
Aircraft rental, pilot instruction
and air charter services.
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet
815/729-9020
America’s oldest Community
college. Offers pre-baccalaureate,
occupational and adult education
programs.
LetterKraft Printers, Inc./
Creative Services
1723 Fourth St., Peru
815/223-0391
Printing, marketing, graphic design,
mailings.
Lewis University
One University Parkway,
Romeoville
815/838-0500
Plan your meeting or social event
at Lewis University campuses
located in Romeoville, Oak Brook,
Tinley Park, Hickory Hills and
Shorewood ( Fall 205).
www.lewisu.edu
“Pete” Muffler Advertising
113 W. North St., Morris
815/942-0660
Rep. of Kaeser and Blair Inc.
Featuring gifts for everyone.
Prices are very competitive.
Sole Balance
109 Armory Ct., Streator
815/673-5797
Kristine Sass- Nationally certified
massage therapist, advanced
geriatric massage, repetitive
use injury therapy, hot stones
& aromatherapy.
By appointment only.
Streator Public Library
130 S. Park St., Streator
815/672-2729
Built in 1901 with a contribution
from Andrew Carnegie, listed on
the National Register of Historic
Places.
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox St., Joliet
815/735-7500
Undergraduate and graduate programs. Serves 4300 students
nationwide.
Wermer, Rogers,
Doran & Ruzon
755 Essington Rd., Joliet
815/730-6250
Certified Public Accountants
offering audit, tax, litigation s
ervices, financial planning, and
bookkeeping.
www.wrdr.com
REAL ESTATE
Century 21 Grieves
Real Estate
123 W. Michigan St., Ottawa
815/433-0764
Real Estate specializing in residential, commercial, investment farms,
relocation. Open 8-6 pm.
Century 21 Grieves
Construction
123 W. Michigan St., Ottawa
Peru office 815/224-2121
General Contract and project
management, new home
construction, commercial
building construction. 100%
financing available.
Joliet Region Chamber of
Commerce & Industry
815/727-5371
Century 21 Windsor Realty
2715 Columbus St., Ottawa
815/434-2122
Specializing in relocation, residential, commercial, farms and vacant
land.
Justice Chamber of
Commerce
708/458-7111
Haeberle & Associates
130 W. Lafayette, Ottawa
815/434-3337
Locally owned since 1947,
specializing in residential and
commercial investments.
100% financing available.
Starved Rock Realty
620 Division, Utica
815/667-9990
Unique properties including
vacation homes, waterfronts,
commercial sites, investments
and single family homes.
LOCAL CHAMBERS
OF COMMERCE &
ASSOCIATES
Argo/ Summit Chamber
of Commerce
708/458-3033
Bolingbrook Chamber
of Commerce
630/226-8420
Countryside Chamber
of Commerce
708/354-7102
Grundy County Chamber
of Commerce & Industry
815/942-0113
Illinois River Area Chamber
of Commerce
815/795-2323
Illinois Valley Area
Chamber of Commerce &
Economic Development
815/223-0227
Joliet/ Will County Center
for Economic Development
& Will County Chamber
of Commerce
815/723-1800
LaGrange Business
Association
www.lgba.com
Lemont Area Chamber
of Commerce
630/257-5997
Lockport Chamber
of Commerce
815/838-3357
Mendota Area Chamber
of Commerce
815/539-6507
Ottawa Area Chamber of
Commerce & Industry
815/433-0084
Plainfield Chamber
of Commerce
815/436-4431
Romeoville Chamber
of Commerce
815/886-2076
Shorewood Area Chamber
of Commerce & Industry
815/725-2900
Starved Rockland
Business Association
815/667-3003
Streator Area Chamber
of Commerce
815/672-2921
West Suburban Chamber
of Commerce
708/352-0494
Wilmington Chamber
of Commerce
815/476-5991
1-800-926-CANAL
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WillowSprings
the village of
invites you to spend the day with us.
Enjoy the quaint and tranquil settings
in the forest preserves and miles of
bike trails that run along the I&M
Canal. Our wonderful restaurants are
sure to delight you. We are also excited to announce the development of
our new Town Center, which is located
in the heart of Willow Springs.The
Center will include shops, restaurants,
the new Village Hall, the new Metra
train station and townhomes. Come
experience a great place to call home.
For more information, contact the Village Hall at (708)839-2701
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Visitor information
Heritage Corridor CVB — Bolingbrook
175 W. Remington
815/226-1764
Heritage Corridor CVB — Joliet
81 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
800/926-CANAL or
815/727-2323
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Joliet Iron Works
Historic Site
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4 Miles
Heritage Corridor CVB — Utica
801 E. US. Highway 6
Utica, IL 61373
800/746-0550 or
815/667-4356
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center — Morris
909 N. Liberty St.
Morris, IL
815/942-0113
Heritage Corridor CVB— Bedford Park
7800 W. 65th St.
Bedford Park, IL 60501
708/496-0193
I&M Canal Visitor Center — Lockport
200 W. 8th St.
Lockport, IL
815/588-1100
Ottawa Visitors Center
100 W. Lafayette
Ottawa, IL
815/434-2737
Streator Tourism Center — Streator
204 S. Bloomington St.
Streator, IL
888-485-9895
815-672-2517
1-800-926-CANAL
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Step back in time as you watch a
caravan of more than 350 vintage
tractors travel a land route along the
historic I&M Canal. Past farm fields.
Easy Access to
Chicago’s points of
interest including:
• Navy Pier
• Art Institute of Chicago
• Shedd Aquarium
• Museum of Science
& Industry
• Zoos
• Wrigley Field
• Soldier Field
• U.S. Cellular Field
• NASCAR Speedways
• McCormick Place
• Chicago Loop
• Major shopping malls
• Metra Transportation
• Midway Airport
• O’Hare International Airport
Centrally located
in the near western
suburbs on
LaGrange Road,
one mile north
of I-55
• 464 Hotel rooms available
• 35 Restaurants
• 12 Auto dealerships
• 700 Retail stores nearby
Flagg Creek
Golf Course
Voted Chicagoland’s #1
nine-hole golf course, with
an 11,000 s. ft. lighted
practice green and 24
position driving range.
For info, call 708-246-3336
Through canal towns. Into Starved
Rock State Park. With plenty of
stops along the way to enjoy wholesome entertainment, fabulous food
from America’s heartland, and historic displays that recall how this
scenic land was settled and cultivated. Enjoy getting acquainted with
others who share your interest in
things historic, and the joy of June
days in the great outdoors.
• 5 amazing, fun-filled days
• 350 Vintage tractors on
parade
• Take motorcoach side trips
to many of the I&M Canal’s
attractions
• Browse 47 antique shops
• Go to 1 toe-tappin’
country dance
• Enjoy good home cooking
FOR INFORMATION VISIT
www.heritagetractoradventure.com
For more information, call
708-354-7270
or visit
www.countryside-il.org
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