Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Joliet

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Joliet

The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago
4.5 (628 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Storied, research-centric private school known for its medical & economics programs & scenic campus.
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
UniversitySights & LandmarksCollegeEducational sitesUniversities & Schools
Garden of the Phoenix
Garden of the Phoenix
4.7 (549 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Japanese garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island featuring a waterfall & foot bridges.
6300 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Frederick C. Robie House
Frederick C. Robie House
4.7 (744 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Notable 1910 Prairie-style house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, offering tours five days a week.
5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Of the numerous buildings that Frank Lloyd Wright designed around Chicago, none is more famous or influential than Robie House. Because its horizontal lines resembled the flat landscape of the Midwestern prairie, the style became known as the Prairie style. Inside are 174 stained-glass windows and doors, which you'll see on the hour-long tours (frequency varies by season, but there's usually at least one tour per hour). Advance tickets are highly recommended."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century by the American Institute of Architects, the 9,000-square-foot Robie…"
Jackson Bark
Jackson Bark
4.8 (505 ratings)5 (31 ratings)
6000 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Dog parkNature & ParksParks
Guaranteed Rate Field
Guaranteed Rate Field
4.6 (10075 ratings)4 (1006 ratings)
The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
StadiumSights & LandmarksBaseball fieldArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"With over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats, the White Sox stadium is a good spot to capture your ice cream cone, the crowd, AND the field in one shot. Unless you’re going for the 3lb ice cream sundae in a batting helmet… you’re probably gonna need two hands for that."

Top Best American Restaurants in Joliet

Norman's Bistro
Norman's Bistro
4.2 (852 ratings)
High-end eatery with a wine bar showcasing inventive American Creole cooking with a Brazilian twist.
1001 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
BistroAmerican restaurantBarCreole restaurantRestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Weekly Gospel Brunch at Norman’s Bistro is a lively and fun Sunday brunch buffet. Weekly Gospel Brunch includes warm sweet potato pancakes, tasty barbecue spare ribs, extraordinary fried chicken, fresh house-made pastries, a fully loaded omelet station, a great carving station, and non-alcoholic beverages. Weekly Gospel Brunch offers the added pleasure of live music."
Taste of Chicago Restaurant
Taste of Chicago Restaurant
4.5 (218 ratings)4 (83 ratings)
No-fuss counter-serve eatery grilling & frying up local American, Mexican & Italian favorites.
3170 S Ashland Ave H, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
American restaurantEventsDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shopFood & Drink Festivals
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"With more than three million visitors per year, the Taste of Chicago is the largest food festival in the world. It’s an absolute smorgasbord of everything from sloppy street food to elegant, restaurant-quality dishes. If you like getting your grub on, it should be at the top of your bucket list!"
The Chew Chew
The Chew Chew
4.6 (359 ratings)
Upscale American chow in train-inspired digs, with two floors & vintage travel-related decor.
33 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL 60546, USA
American restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"The Chew Chew in Riverside started as a small sandwich shop in 1996. Its popularity required a move to its current two-story space, a charming venue adorned with vintage railroad d..."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Joliet Area

Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge Mall
4.2 (7652 ratings)4 (29 ratings)
Enduring mall with brand-name shops, casual eats & a movie theater, plus classes & live events.
9500 Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, USA
Shopping mallShopping
Beverly Arts Center
Beverly Arts Center
4.6 (127 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655, USA
Art centerShoppingArt schoolConcert hallEvent venueNon-profit organizationArt GalleriesTheaters
Mentioned by Expedia Viewfinder
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"The Beverly Arts Center is a multifaceted space that hosts regular programs on dance, film, theater and music. There is also a gallery space here that presents a rotating and diverse program of visual arts. Past exhibits have included works by local Chicago cartoonists, printmakers, photographers and painters, as well as programs focused on the LGBTQ community."
Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall
3.8 (6639 ratings)
Retail destination with 135-plus stores & restaurants plus a multiplex movie theater.
7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user One Homo Sapiens used under CC BY 3.0. Heading to the Southwest Side of Chicago?. Ford City Mall has stood there since 1945."

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Joliet

Bernice's Tavern
Bernice's Tavern
4.6 (183 ratings)
Down-to-earth watering hole offering simple pub eats & a lively bar vibe, plus games & live music.
3238 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BarLive music venue
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"Since the 1930s, this Bridgeport bar has been serving beer and shots to a customer base that fawns over this low-ceilinged space. Current ownership, the Badauskas family, took over the bar the 1950s. This charming corner bar even has an open mic for musicians."
5 Rabbit Cervecería
5 Rabbit Cervecería
4.7 (197 ratings)
Latin American microbrewery with a cozy tasting room featuring a rotating selection of house beers.
6398 74th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA
BreweryBarBeer store
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"The first Latin American-inspired brewery in the U.S., 5 Rabbit infuses Hispanic culture into American beer styles. The brews, named for days on the Aztec calendar, include an avocado stout, Mexican lager, and fruit-forward styles inspired by Mexican paletas. Try them all in their cozy taproom — they’re the perfect complement to the tacos (served on Thursday evenings) and tamales (every Saturday afternoon)."
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
3.8 (2350 ratings)
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
5201 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAngler fish restaurantBarCrab houseEvent venueFamily restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Joliet

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