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
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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
Top things to do in Chicago, USA
"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
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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."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Joliet

B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
4.5 (221 ratings)
Independent cafe offering creative vegan dishes, including raw choices, plus juices & smoothies.
1450 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"B'Gabs Goodies prides itself on offering the highest quality gluten-free, soy-free, raw, and cooked vegan foods, which are packed with enzymes, nutrients, vegetable based proteins, and vitamins. Everything is beautifully presented. The vegan and vegetarian restaurant promotes and values the practice of clean living by using only local and organic products when available to produce delicious, healthy meals."
Mentioned by Do312
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"Named after owner Gabrielle Darvassy's, B'Gabs is a great destination for all types of diets. In addition to serving an all-vegan menu, this restaurant also caters to diners with strictly raw, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free or alkaline-based restrictions."
Plant Based Junkie
Plant Based Junkie
4.2 (156 ratings)
1635 1/2 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617, USA
Vegan restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Do312
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"Plant Based Junkie takes your favorite burgers and other fast food and adds delicious plants to the mix. The "Chicken" sandwich comes in mild or spicy and their vegan cupcakes are the talk of the town!"
Cafe 53
Cafe 53
4.5 (463 ratings)
Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.
1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Sandwich shopCafeHalal restaurantVegan restaurant

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Joliet

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
4.4 (1556 ratings)
Family-owned, South Side institution serving up thin-crust pizza & Italian favorites since 1932.
8433 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
Pizza restaurantItalian restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Why we love it: Serving pies since 1949 (although this location opened in ’65), Vito and Nick’s is a Chicago tradition. The cracker-thin, tavern-style crust is loaded up with rich red sauce, gooey mozzarella and fennel-flecked sausage chunks; test the limits with a few more toppings—we like mushroom, pepper, onion and black olives on ours. For the complete experience, stop by to sip an ice-cold Old Style in the dining room while catching a glimpse of the Bears or Sox game on TV."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
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"For many South Siders, Vito & Nick’s is the epitome of Chicago with its crispy thin-crust pizza (known as tavern-style or “party cut”). Frosty mugs of beer make the square-cut slices taste better in a dining room that looks like a classic ‘70s-style basement. They’ve been around for 100 years, and they don’t skimp on the toppings."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"Yes, deep dish is the type of pizza that Chicago is known for. But much like how Queen’s “We Will Rock You” was originally a B-side to “We Are The Champions”, Chicago’s legendary cracker-style thin crust can’t be ignored. And that’s what you’ll find at Vito and Nick’s in Ashburn."
Ascione Bistro
Ascione Bistro
4.6 (255 ratings)
Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
1500 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
RestaurantItalian restaurant
Truth Italian Restaurant
Truth Italian Restaurant
4.2 (1371 ratings)
Easygoing locale offering Italian fare & cocktails in an intimate, warm-colored setting.
56 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Italian restaurant

Free Museums in Joliet

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
4.7 (19637 ratings)4.5 (9557 ratings)
Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Oriental Institute Museum
Oriental Institute Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (526 ratings)
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Smart Museum of Art
Smart Museum of Art
4.5 (307 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings)
Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Founded in 1974, the Smart Museum of Art is part of the University of Chicago and is home to acclaimed special exhibitions and a permanent collection that spans five thousand years of artistic creation."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
Free Museum Days in Chicago
"The Smart Museum of Art is scheduled to re-open April 8, 2021. These aren’t the only free things to do in Chicago!. Find more in our ultimate guide."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Joliet

Holiday Inn & Suites - Joliet Southwest, an IHG Hotel
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$165 /night
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Romeoville - Joliet North, an IHG Hotel
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$149 /night
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Best Western Plus North Joliet
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$112 /night
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