- 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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Historic Roemer Park has been home to local Little League baseball players, including comedian Bill Murray, since its opening in 1953. Recent renovations to the baseball park brought improved dugouts, fences and concessions.
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1100 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL
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The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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The Ottawa Scouting Museum focuses on the history of both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area. It maintains permanent exhibits, and hosts rotating exhibits showcasing different aspects of scouting through the years.
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Habitat Park is an often overlooked 2 acre outdoor exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. Climbing structures, a maze, water painting wall, alternative energy exhibit, sensory garden, interactive sculpture trail with numerous activities are some of the activities available.
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As an indoor rollerskating rink, Paramount Roller Skating Arena provides inline and standard skate rentals for visitors to use. The rink offers several birthday party packages that includes admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a meal.
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Kohl Children's Museum
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2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026
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There 16 permanent exhibitions at the Kohl Children's Museum, from domains such as Adventure in Art, Car Care, and Pet Vet. Special programs are organized in here all around the year, while it can also support special private events, such as birthday parties.
41.5 Miles
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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The Evanston History Center originally belonged to the family of Charles Dawes and represents many intricate details of the lifestyle of that period. Visitors get to know about the history of the family and about North-West Tinker Toys.
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Going to the Historic Wagner Farm can be a bit of a learning experience. Visitors can learn about livestock, crops, participate in special events, and visit the heritage center to take part in some interactive exhibits.
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225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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Founded in 1898, the Evanston History Center in the Charles Dawes House strives to preserve and promote the history of the local area. Visitors commonly enjoy taking tours of the house while viewing the exhibits and learning about local history.
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Dempster Street Beach in Evanston offers kayaking and other water sports opportunities along the river. Visitors pay a modest beach fee to use the beach and access its various attractions.