OLD JOLIET PRISON
1125 Collins Street, Joliet, IL 60432 Directions
Since 1858
Historical Building, Houses, Historic Preservation, Event Rentals, Architecture Buildings, Observation Deck, Guided Tours, Various Film and Television Projects, Cultural Activities, Summer Camps, Prisons & Historical Site
Has over 3,500 attendees partied the night away at last year’s event. 70% of the tour is accessible for all patrons. A 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity, in partnership with the City of Joliet. The tour is a 90 minute walking tour of the Old Joliet Prison, covering the darker side of the historical site
Price: Historical Tour 10 years of ages and older $20/person
Haunted History
Strongly recommended for 16+ $30/person
Guard Tour Recommended for ages 16+ $30/person
Photography Tour Minimum 10 years of age $50/person
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JOLIET AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
204 Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 Directions
Since 1977
Room Rentals, Traveler Bus Trips, Girl Club/Boy Scouts, Educational Programs for Youth, Gift Shop, Audio-Visual Presentations, Interactive Panels, Education, Special Exhibits, Summer Concert Series, Upcoming Events, School Programs, Rentals Facility, Tours & Special Temporary Exhibits
Free admission for museum members and children ages 3 and under. the museum's main exhibition gallery serves as an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people. View and purchases some of their gift shop items available. Temporary exhibits and targeted educational programming provide additional interpretive opportunities. Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Free parking is available in the museum parking lot at the corner of Ottawa and Webster streets
Price: Adults $8
Seniors (60+) $7
Full-time students with valid school ID $7
Youth (Ages 4-12) $5
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JOLIET IRON AND STEEL WORKS
75 Columbia Street, Joliet, IL 60432 Directions
Since 1869
Drinking Water, Ruins, Sights, Historic Walking Areas, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking/Running, Stock and Casting House, Picnic Shelter, Restroom Facilities, A Skull House, Hot Blast Stoves, A Blowing and Gas Engine House, A Gas Washing Plant & Educational Public Programs
Conserves more than 2,400 acres. Features 0.59 mile of a paved trail that provides a self-guided interpretive tour of the site's historical significance. Offers one picnic shelter for rental, Joliet Iron Works Shelter, with a permitted capacity of 100 people. Offers self-guided interpretive tours of the site's historical significance