Things to do in Joliet Illinois

There is no denying the year 2020 has presented many challenges, unlike any year. With social calendars wiped cleaned, people working and learning remotely, and social distancing the world feels very different. If there’s a silver lining it’s that people have adapted, they have gotten creative, are spending more time together as a family, and with trips being canceled it’s an opportunity to explore your own backyard and maybe uncover some fun things you never even knew about. Here are some things to check out, according to The crazy Tourist in Joliet Illinois if you’re a resident or a visor. 

1. Joliet Slammers Baseball: If you want to catch an all-American game of baseball in Joliet, look no further than the Joliet Slammers, the local professional baseball team, who play at the Silver Cross Field.

2. Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory: At the greenhouse and conservatory, you can expect to find beautiful flower features, many of which have won awards, and you can sign up for a guided tour that will take you around the facility and explain all about the local flora and fauna of the Illinois area.

3. Joliet Area Historical Museum: The museum has a range of interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to get hands on as they learn their history, and you will find a huge range of galleries such as the Route 66 Experience, the War Heroes Gallery, and the Children’s Discovery Room.

4. Chicago Speedway and Route 66 Speedway: Anyone who feels the need for speed when they are in Joliet should think about heading down to the Chicago Speedway and Route 66 Speedway which opened in 2001. The facility has the claim to fame of being the largest sporting venue in Illinois and has seen a range of high profile events held here such as the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

5. Friends of Community Public Art: Art lovers should make sure not to miss a visit to the Friends of Community Public Art which has scheduled tours of the public art murals dotted around the city as well as the mosaic sculpture studios in Joliet.

6. Hollywood Casino Joliet: If you are feeling lucky when you are in Joliet, consider a trip to the Hollywood Casino where you can enjoy over 1,000 slot and video poker machines. If you prefer, there are also a wide range of gaming tables here with games such as blackjack and poker, and there is also live poker daily held at the casino. As well as the actual casino building and gaming floors there is also a hotel here and an RV resort

7. Visit Babe’s: Babe's has been in the Joliet area for over 40 years.  What started as a small hot dog stand has grown to be a restaurant providing a vast menu of lunch and dinner items with homemade flavor as well as a flourishing catering business. What does Babe’s offer?

• A food menu to please everyone including our "Healthy Choices" Menu.

• BIG portions at reasonable prices!

• Family Friendly restaurant experience!

• Gourmet catering at affordable prices!

• Serving Domestic, Imported Beer & Corona Seltzer!

• Beer Specials Every Friday!

• Live Video Poker games in a private area!

• Classic Car Shows every Wednesday during the spring/summer months!

As you can see, Joliet has a lot to offer for locals and visitors to this part of Illinois, and a trip to Joliet wouldn’t be complete without stopping into Babe’s. We offer delicious sandwiches,  fresh made wraps and salads, mouth-watering appetizers and so much more! Visit us online today, call us 815-744-7773 or stop in 2600 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, Il 60435.

Sources:

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-joliet-il/