Guidebook for Joliet

Brady & Joy
Guidebook for Joliet

Food Scene

the 10-15 walk will help you to work off their delicious angel cream donuts.
Home Cut Donuts, Inc.
815 W Jefferson St
the 10-15 walk will help you to work off their delicious angel cream donuts.
Local coffee spot that has been around for a bit. Plenty of seating. Located downtown.
Jitters
178 N Chicago St
Local coffee spot that has been around for a bit. Plenty of seating. Located downtown.
Juliet's Tavern
205 N Chicago St
for those who are addicted.
Starbucks
2518 W Jefferson St
for those who are addicted.
Local candy maker. There are a couple shops in the Joliet area. This one is in walking distance for most.
Dan's Homemade Candies
1003 Plainfield Rd
Local candy maker. There are a couple shops in the Joliet area. This one is in walking distance for most.
Local Joliet pizza joint- only delivery or pick up. About a 5 minute walk from the coach house.
Linda's Pizza
723 Taylor St
Local Joliet pizza joint- only delivery or pick up. About a 5 minute walk from the coach house.
Local seasonal ice cream shop.
The Original Walt's Ice Cream
1314 W Jefferson St
Local seasonal ice cream shop.
Beloved for their poor boys.
Merichka's Restaurant
604 Theodore St
Beloved for their poor boys.
Looking for some real Chicago-style pizza? Here's the spot.
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Giordano's
5115 Main St
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Looking for some real Chicago-style pizza? Here's the spot.
Outdoor and indoor seating- beer and solid menu for lunch and dinner.
Jameson's Pub
9545 W Saint Francis Rd
Outdoor and indoor seating- beer and solid menu for lunch and dinner.
Just a few minutes from our place. Seasonal outdoor seating with car shows on Thursday evenings.
Ace Drive-In
1207 Plainfield Road
Just a few minutes from our place. Seasonal outdoor seating with car shows on Thursday evenings.
CUT 158 Chophouse
110 N Chicago St
Friendly local coffee shop.
Kafé De Kasa
2446 Plainfield Rd
Friendly local coffee shop.
Distinctly Chicago-style pizza for carryout or delivery. No dining room:(
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Carry Out
12801 S Harlem Ave
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Distinctly Chicago-style pizza for carryout or delivery. No dining room:(
In walking distance. Attracts USF students for ice cream, pizza or something from the grill.
Big Chill
623 Wilcox St
In walking distance. Attracts USF students for ice cream, pizza or something from the grill.
Our favorite place to get chicken. We love their tenders with salt and pepper.
Harold's Shrimp & Chicken - Joliet
201 North Ottawa Street
Our favorite place to get chicken. We love their tenders with salt and pepper.
Guest William recommends this spot: "I would recommend the Stagecoach Saloon in downtown Lockport. Fabulous food."
Stagecoach Saloon
1028 South State Street
Guest William recommends this spot: "I would recommend the Stagecoach Saloon in downtown Lockport. Fabulous food."
Long time Joliet Mexican food spot with a wonderful outdoor dining patio.
La Mex
3157 West Jefferson Street
Long time Joliet Mexican food spot with a wonderful outdoor dining patio.
Solid spot for breakfast. Started by two brothers whose father ran a local breakfast spot for decades.
Louis's Family Restaurant
1776 McDonough Street
Solid spot for breakfast. Started by two brothers whose father ran a local breakfast spot for decades.

Drinks & Nightlife

They have good food and locally named brews.
MyGrain Brewing Company
50 E Jefferson St
They have good food and locally named brews.
Elder Brewing Co.
218 E Cass St
Will County Brewing Company
1142 W Jefferson St
The Forge
22 W Cass St
Local winery about a 10 minute walk away. 9 tastes for $20.
Bishops Hill
310 Bridge St
Local winery about a 10 minute walk away. 9 tastes for $20.

Parks & Nature

A few years back bison were reintroduced here. Looks of trails and you may get a glimpse of the herd.
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Illinois 53
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A few years back bison were reintroduced here. Looks of trails and you may get a glimpse of the herd.
If you have school aged children this is a nice park with some slides and swings. On the 3rd Friday of the month, May - September there is live music starting at 6pm.
Preservation Park
710 Taylor St
If you have school aged children this is a nice park with some slides and swings. On the 3rd Friday of the month, May - September there is live music starting at 6pm.
Nice area for walking, jogging, and biking.
Rock Run Preserve - Black Road Access
Black Road
Nice area for walking, jogging, and biking.
Nice paths for a hike.
Pilcher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Dr
Nice paths for a hike.
Need some fresh air in the winter? Good place to take a break from the cold. They have an indoor conservatory.
Pilcher Park Greenhouse
3206 Lightning Ct
Need some fresh air in the winter? Good place to take a break from the cold. They have an indoor conservatory.

Sightseeing

Opened in 2018 to the public for tours. This prison gained iconic status from the opening scene in the 1980 hits The Blues Brothers.
Old Joliet Prison
1125 Collins St
Opened in 2018 to the public for tours. This prison gained iconic status from the opening scene in the 1980 hits The Blues Brothers.
You're staying in Joliet's most noted historic neighborhood. It is great for walking. I suggest you check out Western Ave & Buell Ave between Nicholson & Rayor. Several well keep Victorian homes line the streets. https://capajoliet.net/
Cathedral Area
You're staying in Joliet's most noted historic neighborhood. It is great for walking. I suggest you check out Western Ave & Buell Ave between Nicholson & Rayor. Several well keep Victorian homes line the streets. https://capajoliet.net/

Arts & Culture

Local lore and big Route 66 focus.
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Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N Ottawa St
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Local lore and big Route 66 focus.

Entertainment & Activities

Designed in the Neo-Baroque style, it is considered one of "150 great places in Illinois" by the American Institute of Architects. This iconic building opened in 1926.
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Rialto Square Theatre
102 N Chicago St
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Designed in the Neo-Baroque style, it is considered one of "150 great places in Illinois" by the American Institute of Architects. This iconic building opened in 1926.
Minor league baseball, concerts, and festivals.
DuPage Medical Group Field
1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr
Minor league baseball, concerts, and festivals.
Fun trip for model train lovers. About a 25 minute drive.
Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club
1311 S Schoolhouse Rd
Fun trip for model train lovers. About a 25 minute drive.

Essentials

CVS
809 Plainfield Rd
ALDI
2601 W Jefferson St
Costco Wholesale
16261 Boulevard Pl