- Our list of the best things to do in Joliet, Illinois, features the top 295 nearby activities — including 120 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Joliet, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Joliet, IL , followed by 271 popular activities in nearby cities, including Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Tinley Park, Downers Grove, Plainfield, Glen Ellyn, Woodridge, Lockport, Orland Park, Bolingbrook, Oswego, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Oak Brook, Lombard, Lisle, Yorkville, West Chicago, Batavia, Elmhurst, Bourbonnais and Oak Forest
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Kankee Railroad Museum portrays the history of the railroads, starting from the days of its revolutionary inception to the yesteryear diesel engines. Both adults and kids can have a very interesting time during their visit.
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6 votes
165 N. Indiana, Kankakee, IL 60901
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The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, as the name suggests, is a historical museum housed within a large, well maintained stone barn. Attractions include exhibits on the French heritage of northeastern Illinois and guided tours.
30.2 Miles
Formerly known as North Park, Taylor Park features a varied array of attractions, including six tennis courts, a soccer field, and playgrounds with equipment for toddlers and older kids. The park also has picnic areas that can be reserved.
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1 votes
197 S East Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee Model Railroad Club & Museum displays pieces that exhibit Kankakee's railroading history, including three different model train layouts of varying scale. They also have restored train cars such as a trolley, caboose, and a 1947 Pullman coach.
30.2 Miles
Jet Hockey Training Arena is a studio sized skating rink featuring real ice, hockey boards, glass and netting. Jet Hockey offers ice rentals, team and private training, parties, classes and clinics.
30.3 Miles
A protected wilderness area spanning 256 acres, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers hiking, biking, and skiing trails, fishing in the stocked Maple Lake, and a variety of wildlife viewing, as well as picnic areas.
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1 votes
1451 N 4000 E Road, Kankakee, IL 60901
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The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is an educational facility that features minerals, seeds, bones, a reading nook, live animals, and touch tables. The center is home to beavers, geese, and an albino raccoon.
30.4 Miles
Founded in 1906, the Kankakee County Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in Illinois. It contains historical displays, provides education, and hosts events. The professionally designed support facilities include climate-controlled collection storage areas, and an archival library.
30.5 Miles
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28 votes
3615 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles, IL 60175
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Named after the river otter, Otter Cove Aquatic Park is an exiting place for people who enjoy water. It has facilities for visitors of all age and suits all moods.
30.6 Miles
52%
46 votes
6445 W North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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Wonder Works Children's Museum features creative play areas for children birth to age eight. The museum offers an outdoor organic garden and five 'experience zones' for children to explore. They also provide a puppet theater and four imaginary play areas.