Location: Joliet
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What to do and see in Joliet, Illinois (IL): The Best Free Things to do
Joliet (/ˈdʒoʊli.ɛt/ or /dʒoʊliˈɛt/) is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County and a major part of the southwest Chicago metropolitan area. At the 2010 census, the city was the fourth largest in Illinois, with a population of 147,433. A population estimate in 2016 put Joliet's population at 149,395, which would make it the 3rd largest city in Illinois if accurate.
Restaurants in Joliet
1. Harrah's Joliet Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 862 reviews
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
Reviewed By KatiJuice - Lake in the Hills, United States
Thanks Harrah's for making us feel like high rollers by giving us the nicest hotel room we've been comped yet. Suite with powder room, dining spot overlooking the river, pullout couch living room with wet bar, king bed, chaise lounge and that master bath! The room was great for hosting our friends before hitting the casino floor & going to a show at Rialto and back for more gambling. Staff was friendly, house keeping was great, etc.
2. Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Joliet Iron Works Historic Site provides a parking area, shelter, latrine, water fountain, and access to the 10.81-mile, paved/limestone I&M Canal Trail/Centennial Trail. The site protects foundations of blast furnaces and other structures from a dismantled iron manufacturing facility that operated from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. A 0.59-mile trail offers self-guided interpretive tours of the site's historical significance. Open 8 a.m.-sunset.
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site features an approximately 1.5 mile long paved loop trail that provides a self-guided interpretive walking tour of the ruins of the old Joliet Iron Works. Today none of the original buildings still stand, but remaining are many of the foundations of the blast furnaces and other structures from the dismantled mills, looking almost like ancient ruins. The trail that takes visitors around the grounds is outfitted with excellent informational signs that help communicate the important history of this one-time giant. The signs give a very good history of the Iron Works and the people who worked there. It would be really nice if the park could install a small 3-D model of a blast furnace. Nevertheless, this is an impressively maintained historical place. Hard to imagine that Joliet Iron Works employed approximately 4,000 workers in the early 1900s. The site also now serves as a trailhead for the Centennial Trail/I&M Canal Trail. The whole visit is free of charge. Do not miss a chance to visit this place.
3. Heroes West Sports Grill
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
4. Pilcher Park
5. Route 66 Park
6. Hollywood Casino Joliet
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3.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By riordan51
Hollywood casino is a nice casino with great dinning options and hotel; Very attentive personal It has a nice atmosphere and up to date slot machines
7. Louis Joliet Mall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 23 reviews
The Louis Joliet Mall hosts Khol's and Sears department stores plus over 100 other mall shops and restaurants. Enjoy a movie at the mall plus more shopping nearby at the Louise Joliet Pointe Shopping Center, northwest of Joliet off I-95 and Lincoln Parkway.
