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Conference Guide Attendees and Delegates Tour: Route 66 History and Brews

Tour: Route 66 History and Brews

For those in town on Friday looking to see some points of interest and local history – we got a list of things for you! This is a self guided tour and you are on your own for transportation but ask around as others might have room in their cars.

You are welcome to take the tour as outlined below from your hotel or adjust it to your interests/available time. For those looking for other things to do, places to eat or just want more ideas – scroll down and check out these additional recommendations below.

Route 66 Tour Stops & Directions

Below is a map you can use if you wish to go out on your own, adjust the plan to meet your own time constraints, or please see the full list of the stops we will be trying to fit in (which is just a best order and not a set plan). While most of the stops are free, there are some that have reservations that are required (Joliet Prison Self Tour – book the 2PM time slot if doing lunch after the Games and not just getting photos of the outside) and any food or beverage you might want along the way at Lock & Mule, MyGrain Brewing or Rich & Creamy located by the Route 66 Park in Joliet.

ORDERNAMEWHATADDRESSWEBSITE
1Holiday Inn & Candlewood SuitesConference Hotel1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431
2Route 66 Park – JolietPoint of Interest/Photo Opp920 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL 60435
3Lock & Mule by Tangled Roots Brewing Company (there are other great lunch places in downtown Lockport too)Brewery/Lunch1025 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441https://tangledrootsbrewingco.com/the-lock-and-mule/
4Route 66 Sign – LockportPoint of Interest/Photo Opp1327 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441
5Joliet PrisonPoint of Interest/Photo Opp1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432https://www.jolietprison.org/
6Union Station – Joliet Downtown ParkingCentral Parking Lot for Downtown14 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432https://www.jolietunionstation.com/
7MyGrain BrewingBrewery50 E Jefferson St #106, Joliet, IL 60432http://www.mygrainbrewing.com/
7Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66Point of Interest/Photo Opp9 W Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432https://www.roadtorock.org/
7Route 66 Selfie Station @ Joliet Area Historical MuseumPoint of Interest/Photo Opp204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432https://www.jolietmuseum.org/
7Joliet Area Historical MuseumPoint of Interest/Photo Opp204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432https://www.jolietmuseum.org/
7Rialto Square TheatrePoint of Interest/Photo Opp102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432http://www.rialtosquare.com/
8Cathedral AreaPoint of Interest/Photo Opp41.52789184617608, -88.10933840418964
9Holiday Inn & Candlewood SuitesConference Hotel1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431

And if you want to see this list on a map in order, here you go (feel free to save it as well).

Joliet & Local Places to Visit

If you are looking for some additional places to hike, take a dip or get some great photos do check out this list. If you have any questions or need any other recommendations just let us know and we will try and help.

Chicago/Joliet Food

If you are looking for some additional places to hike, take a dip or get some great photos do check out this list.

Hiking, Activity, Point of Interest

If you want to get out a bit more and see some great parks, waterfalls, hikes and more check out these places.

Brewery

Thirsty? Joliet and the surrounding area has some great breweries of which some of those that I frequent the most are listed here:

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