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Joliet Attractions:
Jacob Henry Mansion
20 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet
www.jacobhenrymansion.com
815/722-2465
An elegant historic landmark offering the perfect location to experience Victorian charm as well as its delicious meals and entertainment. Wedding receptions, groups and tours are welcome!
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Experience how people live, worked, and traveled, building a foundation for today's thriving community. The past comes alive as you travel through distinct zones depicting the stages of Joliet's growth. They include: Emblematic Sculpture, River City, I&M Canal, City of Stone and Steel, Metropolitan City, WWII and the "All America" City. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm.
Joliet Public Library
Main: 150 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
Black Rd: 3395 Black Road, Joliet
815/740-2660
www.joliet.lib.il.us
Beginning in 1876 and relocated in 1903 to the Daniel H Burnham-designed building on Ottawa St. In the past the building, constructed of Joliet limestone, housed the Library as well as the City's Municipal Offices and School board. The bronze statue in front is of explorer Louis Joliet. The Black Road Branch opened in 1991 and broadened the range of the library to the west side of the city.
Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
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.
Slovenian Woman's Heritage Museum
431 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/727-1926
Established to preserve the ethnic Slovenian heritage and honor the immigrants who settled in the area.
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