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Things to see in Joliet, Illinois (United States): 14 places and when to go
Joliet, Illinois is a city in United States with around 578,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (4), History (3). The best known are Illinois Waterway, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.53, -88.1067
- Population
- About 578,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 53 km as the crow flies
What to see in Joliet, Illinois
The places in and around Joliet, Illinois, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Illinois WaterwayCanal system in Illinois5.1 km
- Cathedral of St. Raymond NonnatusChurch in Joliet, Illinois, United States781 m
- Midewin National Tallgrass PrairieGrassland preserve in Illinois, USA18 km
- Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife AreaState park in Grundy County, Illinois, United States of America26 km
- Armour's WarehouseUnited States historic place48 km
- Briscoe MoundsArchaeological site in Channahon, Illinois15 km
- Will County Historical Society HeadquartersMuseum7.9 km
- Isle a la Cache County Forest PreservePark in Will County, Illinois, United States of America13 km
- Isle a la Cache MuseumMuseum in Illinois, United States13 km
- Lockport PowerhouseMaritime heritage5.0 km
- Elder Brewing Co.Brewery2.5 km
- Little Dresden IslandReef21 km
- Rt66 Old School BrewingBrewery25 km
- Werk Force Brewing Co.Brewery12 km
When to go to Joliet, Illinois
The best time to visit Joliet, Illinois is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In June, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Joliet, Illinois
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Galesburg9 places20 km
- Downers Grove18 places30 km
- Aurora, Illinois18 places31 km
- Thornton11 places42 km
- Chicago73 places45 km
- Schaumburg11 places57 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Joliet, Illinois?
The best known: Illinois Waterway, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Armour's Warehouse. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Joliet, Illinois?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Joliet, Illinois?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Joliet, Illinois as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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