Joliet

Joliet

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Joliet [1] is a city in Illinois a state in the Midwest of the United States of America.

Argosy's Empress Casino & Hotel, 2300 Empress Dr, +1 888 4-EMPRESS, [2]. The all-new Argosy's Empress Casino in Joliet is now open and rave reviews are rolling in. The 50,000 square foot casino offers over 1,183 slots, including all the popular video, reel and progressive games plus 28 table games. The casino is exciting and comfortable all at the same time, with wide aisles, high ceilings, an ultra modern air cleaning system to help you breathe the cleanest air possible and easier access from restaurants and parking.

Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Speedway Blvd, +1 815 727-RACE, [3]. The speedway opened in the summer of 2001 and is the annual host of the Tropicana 400, a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race, and a NASCAR Busch Series race. The speedway also plays host to an Indy Racing Northern Lights (IRL) race and an ARCA Re/Max Series race every September.

Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel, 151 N. Joliet St, +1 815 740-7800, [4]. Located along the Des Plaines river in picturesque downtown Joliet, Harrah´s Joliet offers the hottest new slots, thrilling table game action, award-winning restaurants and the best customer service around!

Joliet Jack Hammer's Baseball, Silver Cross Field, One Mayor Art Schultz Dr, +1 815 726-2255, [5]. The newest addition to the city of Joliet is the Joliet JackHammers professional minor league baseball team. The JackHammers opened their inaugural season in 2002 at the magnificent, state-of-the-art Silver Cross Field in downtown Joliet.

Joliet Park District, 3000 West Jefferson St, +1 815 741-PARK, [6]. The greater Joliet area provides a multitude of both leisure and business experiences, from nightlife to nature, festivals to food. Several of these activities can be found through the Joliet Park District.

Rialto Square Theater, 102 N. Chicago St, +1 815 726-7171, [7]. The historic theatre originally opened in May of 1926 and is a stunning reflection of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rialto has been called one of the ten most beautiful theatres in the nation. Public and private tours are available as well as shows and banquets.

Comfort Inn North Joliet Hotel, 3235 Norman Ave, +1 815 436-5141, [8]. Just minutes from the Louis Joliet Mall, 6 miles away from Harrah's and Empress casinos, just 20 miles from the Route 66 Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway, only 35 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 40 miles from Downtown Chicago.

Comfort Inn South Joliet Hotel, 135 S. Larkin Ave, +1 815 744-1770, [9]. 2-3 minutes from the Harrah's and Empress Casino's, 5-6 miles from the Route 66 Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway, 25 miles from the O'Hare International Airport.