Joliet, historically an industrial city and home to the Stateville Penitentiary, is working hard to improve it's rough and tumble reputation. There are many restoration projects currently underway. Make sure to see the Rialto Square Theater and the Ruby Street Bridge.
Eats:
The Keg ΓÇó 20 W. Jackson (IL 53), tel# 815-727-1155
Sleeps:
Elks Motel ΓÇó off I-55 270 SE Frontage Road, tel# 815-725-0101
Manor Motel ΓÇó 32926 E. Eames (I-55 & U.S. 6), tel# 815-467-5385
Holiday Inn ΓÇó 411 S. Larkin Ave., tel# 815-729-2000
Sites:
Rialto Square Theater ΓÇó This theater, built in 1926, is a classic Vaudeville Movie House. 102 N. Chicago St., tel# 815-726-6600