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Built in 1858 and functional until 2002, the Joliet Prison is now a museum. It is a well-known pop-culture reference in music, poetry and especially movie industry, since in here was shot the first season of Prison Break, among many other movies.
43.3 Miles
One of the most popular family friendly attractions in Hammond is Olympia Lanes. The bowling alley offers multiple lanes for league or casual play as well as a full service food and drink bar.
43.5 Miles
The Ellwood House Museum was formally owned by Issac Ellwood, founder of the first barbed wire factory. Now a museum, visitors can take a tour and learn about the history of the area and of barbed wire.
43.5 Miles
Stage Coach Players is a musical theater that features live musical productions and has the goal of fostering an appreciation of theatre. The cinema offers bundled ticketing options and has discounts for children under the age of 12.
43.6 Miles
Encompassing 40 acres, Animal Gardens features interactive experiences with local wildlife, including petting zoos and an area to hand-feed deer. The park also offers daily shows with its stable of dancing horses and a singing parrot.
43.7 Miles
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111 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115
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A small art gallery in the same building as the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, the Nehring Cultural & Tourism Center features a variety of exhibits. Some exhibits center on art, while others center on natural or cultural history.
43.8 Miles
The Wind Point Lighthouse was originally designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe and was first used in 1880. Today, visitors can climb the 11 stories to the top, view the Fog Horn building that has been turned into a museum and gift store, and view the Fuel House.
43.8 Miles
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built of Kasota limestone, red Streator Brick, tinted stucco and unstained tidewater cypress, Wingspread is a community meeting room. The 14,000 square foot building, a National Historic Landmark, has a large central ceiling and four wings.
43.9 Miles
Casa Santiago is a Mexican restaurant and a live music venue. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a variety of Mexican specialties. It also hosts a variety of special events, including open mic nights.
43.9 Miles
A venue for family entertainment in Yorkville, Rivers Edge Theater often features local musical acts and performances. Some national vocalists, bands and comedians have also performed at this beautiful theater near Fox River.