Joliet

Joliet
Racing, gambling, Route 66, Art, History, Rialto Square Theater, Joliet Jackhammer Baseball, Golf gateways, Fun festival - there are so many reasons to visit Joliet.

Experience all mesmerizing attractions while visiting Juliet, some you already know and some will surprise you. So get your kicks in Juliet and treat yourself to its beauty as well as wealth. With its convivial charm and rich history, Juliet offers its best to make your stay memorable and great!

Located 40 miles Southwest of Chicago in Will and Kendall Counties is a city named Joliet. According to US census 2000, the city had a total population of 106,221. However this population continued to grow and reached up to 145,800 at the end of 2007. Joliet is now considered as Illinois rapidly growing city.

Arts, Culture and Entertainment
There is a wide array of arts and cultural attractions available in the Joliet city including museums, theatres, art galleries, music and the performing arts. The city has a huge green space area dedicated for parks and recreational facilities. It includes the picturesque Bicentennial Park nestled along the DesPlaines River. With its location, blend of history and improved growth, Joliet provides a great environment to live, work and play in.

Therere so many attractive museums in the city that it will take you more than a day to explore them. Joliet Historical Museum provides a platform for celebrating the themes and experiences of the people nestling in the city, including a Route 66 Welcome Center, exhibit gallery, discovery room, gift shop, cafe and auditorium. Gallery-Seven is another interesting stopover featuring fine art photography. Available for your viewing pleasure, is a large varied collection of both framed and ready to frame work.

In addition, Joliet is rich in entertainment scene too. Witness murals and mosaics decking the city and reflecting its history and heritage. The historic Rialto Square Theatre is an all the rage venue that has long attracted celebrity headliners to their stage.

The theater ensures you can always find the entertainment you are looking for by featuring concerts, comedy, broadways, dance and theatre; as well as bringing in the hottest new shows to the area. The Joliet Drama Guild has been entertaining audiences for over 73 years and performs five quality productions at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre each year.

Parks and Recreation
Joliet provides you a wide range of recreational opportunities featuring action and excitement. This is a city of entertainment-aficionados. While exploring the attractions of Joliet, dont forget to check out the Chicagoland Speedway and Rt. 66 raceway for NASCAR and drag racing. Also spending a day at the ballpark with the Joliet JackHammers, or enjoying golf at the number of fine courses in the city will not lert you forget this place easily.

Route 66 Raceway has broken to mainstream popularity as an entertainment event throughout the city. The event mainly features motorsports, concerts and more, including two NHRA National Drag Racing events, and has hosted World of Outlaws and Demolition Derbies during the 2002 season.

Hence, with a number of picturesque and conveniently accessible paths in the Will County Forest Preserve, Joliet is a perfect place to go about riding a bike. A day at the park can be full of fun and excitement, especially with the citys scenic riverside parks and floral gardens.

Another picturesque park known as Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park is located in the heart of downtown, featuring many attractions, including fountain, river walk, history markers, murals, pavilion, band shell, indoor theatre and meeting rooms.

The park anchors numerous festivals, concerts, plays, drama classes, meetings and private rentals as well. Joliet Park District has created the ultimate experience by offering parks, baseball fields, golf courses, ice arena, and indoor recreational facilities for all occasions, classes and recreation.

Also of worth-visit is Joliet Memorial Stadium, which is a host to the City of Champions youth, high school, and intercollegiate football teams. The center of the stadium features a fully lighted grass field where Joliets Annual July 4th Celebration, festivals and concerts are organized. Its spacious grandstands have a capacity to accommodate as many as 10,000 spectators in bench style seating.

Festivals and Events
People living in Joliet find every reason a reason to celebrate and enjoy. Enjoy a day full of fun, entertainment and joy with the eclectic festivals celebrated in Joliet all year round. Visitors can either take in chic & classic cars with cruise nights in the summer in downtown, or enjoy the vacation extravaganzas for every season. Take some time for fun!