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CITY OF JOLIET - JOLIET VISITOR BUREAU

Tourist office
The city of Joliet website, part of which is reserved for Joliet Visitor ... Read more
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GLESSNER HOUSE MUSEUM

Museums
Built in 1886, the Glessner House was designed by the influential architect ... Read more
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CORBETT VS. DEMPSEY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
It offers a variety of exhibitions by contemporary artists. Read more
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CHICAGO WATER WORKS PUMPING STATION

Monuments to visit
The old pump house is one of the only buildings to survive the Great ... Read more
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J.H. HAWES GRAIN ELEVATOR

Local history and culture
Located next to the railway, this grain silo is easily recognizable to its ... Read more
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WILLIAMSVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM & LIBRARY

Ecomuseum
Located in any new building, the city's history museum is held by ... Read more
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DIXIE TRUCKERS HOME

Local history and culture
This truck stop, built in 1928, is the oldest in the United States. At the ... Read more
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THE FINE ARTS BUILDING

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The Fine Arts Building was built in 1885 by architect Solon Beman. ... Read more
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL CEMETERY

Cemetery to visit
This national cemetery covers 397 acres in the northwestern area of the ... Read more
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Public buildings to visit
This is one of the city's most emblematic buildings. Unavoidable for ... Read more
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SMART MUSEUM OF ART

Museums
This art museum opened its doors in 1974 after a major donation from the ... Read more
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GREETINGS FROM CHICAGO WALL

Street square and neighborhood to visit
A mural to discover while strolling along Milwaukee Avenue! The artist ... Read more
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OBAMA KISSING ROCK

Monuments to visit
Placed on a simple stone at an intersection, this metal plaque commemorates ... Read more
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AON GRAND BALLROOM

Operas and theaters to visit
This ballroom, which was part of the pier's original plans and built in ... Read more
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PATRON GALLERY

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
Patron Gallery is an art gallery located in Chicago. It offers exhibitions ... Read more
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LINCOLN PARK

Parks and gardens
Yet another public park in Chicago. In addition to its various facilities ... Read more
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UNION MINERS CEMETERY - MOTHER JONES MONUMENT

Memorial to visit
The Miners Union Cemetery is linked to the Virden Riot, a miners' strike in ... Read more
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GEMINI GIANT

Columns and statues to see
This giant in a spacesuit is the first one to be seen on Route 66. One of ... Read more
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333 WEST WACKER DRIVE

Towers to visit
The building, the work of Kohn Pedersen Fox, was erected in 1983. Its ... Read more
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GRACELAND CEMETERY & ARBORETUM

Cemetery to visit
It's an oasis in the center of the big city. The cemetery can be seen from ... Read more
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THE PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM

Museums
This museum presents nature in a very interactive way. Within its walls, ... Read more
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MUSEUM OF THE GILDING ARTS

Crafts to discover
Established by the International Society of Gilders, this museum presents ... Read more
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CHICAGO DETOURS

Guided bus and train tours
Here's a friendly, alternative guided tour that explores Chicago's art, ... Read more
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ST. REGIS CHICAGO

Towers to visit
Located on the south side of the Chicago River, the St. Regis Chicago ... Read more
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THE PALMER HOUSE

Places associated with famous people to visit
Built by Potter Palmer for his wife, "The Palmer" was destroyed only 13 ... Read more
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CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The Cultural Center holds a special place in the hearts of the residents. ... Read more
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The Mill Museum on 66

Local history and culture
This replica of a Dutch windmill was first a restaurant opened in 1929, The ... Read more
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THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE

Operas and theaters to visit
The Auditorium Theatre was designed by architects Louis Sullivan and ... Read more
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CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN

Fountains to see
The Centennial Fountain is located along the Chicago River. It can be ... Read more
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ROOKERY BUILDING

Mansion to visit
Built by architects Daniel Burnham and John Root from 1885 to 1888, it ... Read more
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PALMOLIVE BUILDING

Mansion to visit
Art Deco style building, built between 1927 and 1929 by Holabird and Root, ... Read more
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CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM

Monuments to visit
Clarke House, built in 1836, is now the oldest house in Chicago, after ... Read more
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SOULSBY SERVICE STATION

Local history and culture
Henry Soulsby built this station in 1926 at the advent of Route 66 and ... Read more
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RICH & CREAMY

Local history and culture
The Blues Brothers Jake and Elwood are waiting for you at the entrance to ... Read more
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LITCHFIELD MUSEUM & ROUTE 66 WELCOME CENTER

Tourist office
David Jackson, editor of the Litchfield News Herald, wanted Litchfield to ... Read more
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THE SULLIVAN CENTER

Mansion to visit
This building was constructed by Louis Sullivan in 1899, during the era of ... Read more
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CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER – VISITOR CENTER

Tourist office
This visitor center managed by Choose Chicago is the ideal place to get ... Read more
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UNTOUCHABLE TOURS - GANGSTER TOUR

Themed tours and activities
Explore the Chicago of the 1920s and 1930s during Prohibition when Al ... Read more
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SEASON OVEN

Works of art to see
This 21-meter-long "Four Seasons" mosaic, placed in front of the curved ... Read more
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ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - IIT

Schools colleges and universities to visit
Go back to school for a while, and discover this great campus. Built ... Read more
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BROOKS CATSUP BOTTLE WATER TOWER

Monuments to visit
The world's largest ketchup bottle stands proudly on SR-159, just south of ... Read more
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LAUTERBACH GIANT

Columns and statues to see
Lauterbach Giant is the last of the three Illinois Muffler Men on Route 66 ... Read more
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URBAN KAYAKS

Water tours and activities
This is an original, sporty and fun way to discover the city. Through a ... Read more
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HISTORIC ROUTE 66 BEGIN SIGN

Street square and neighborhood to visit
The sign announces the starting point of the legendary Route 66, which ... Read more
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FUNK'S GROVE PURE MAPLE SIRUP

Agriculture and viticulture
The making of pure maple syrup is an attraction for the small town of ... Read more
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JOLIET AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM & WELCOME CENTER

Museums
A visit to the Joliet Historical Museum is a journey through time and ... Read more
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THE BOB WALDMIRE MEMORIAL

Monuments to visit
This long mural depicts the entire length (66 feet, or around 20 metres) of ... Read more
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CHICAGO PORTAGE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Local history and culture
The Chicago Portage National Historic Site marks the western end of the ... Read more
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HOFMANN TOWER

Towers to visit
The Hofmann Tower is one of the most impressive historic sites in suburban ... Read more