Location: Minooka
Top Things to do in Minooka
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Minooka, a suburb of Chicago, is a village in Grundy, Kendall, and Will counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,924 at the 2010 census. Minooka currently has two high schools in its district, a campus for juniors and seniors and a newer campus for freshmen and sophomores. Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 (elementary district) has a total of seven schools and serves nearly 4000 students. Minooka has continuously been growing and has many new subdivisions. The Rock Island Line served the town at Minooka Station.
Restaurants in Minooka
1. Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By RosieChi - Chicago, IL
My husband and I went here on a little date night. We got the package that includes the hayride, flashlight maze, and haunted corn maze. The line for the haunted corn maze was long, we waited about an hour. It was fun, worth the wait. Overall we had a great time, glad we went. I'd like to go back during the day as well.
2. Dollinger Family Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Start your family tradition today and Come Home to the Farm! Free admission includes finding your perfect pumpkin, visiting with farm animals, petting the goats in the goat pen, romping in the corn bin, exploring a playground with unique structures including a pirate ship, hobbit hole, sand box and lots of hay in which to play. See how bees make honey in the bee barn, explore the way Native Americans lived in a tipi, learn about antique farm equipment in the machine shed and visit our unique gift shop. For an extra fee you can wander through the corn maze. On weekends, you can take a hayride, train ride or have your face painted, for a small fee. Don't forget to take home some of Grandma Dollinger's famous homemade fudge and Grandpa John's mini donuts! This is a real deal, an actual pumpkin farm in a country setting.
Reviewed By tanline1 - Shorewood, IL
Nothing says fall like dollingers. We go here every fall and sometimes a few visits in one season. There's tons of pumpkins and farm animals places to climb or explore. On weekends they offer much more to eat and do. But we prefer a quick trip after school when the crowds are gone and you feel as if you are apart of the Dollinger family. We have visited every year for seventeen years. It's a must
3. Rialto Square Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Lor018 - Morris, Illinois
Went to a couple of concerts in Feb. The Rialto remains a great place to attend a concert or probably anything. Beautiful setting, the performers express their high regards to the venue every time. It is good to see the recent good shows being scheduled here lately. We had a long drought there for awhile. Keep the good shows coming and people will attend. Everybody working there is friendly and helpful. Never a bad experience here.
4. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Angie_Ohio - Aurora, Ohio
The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is a reflective stop to think about the men and women who fight for our freedom. It was also an education for my friend from Spain. It was a meaningful stop on our Route 66 tour.
5. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Howard B - Lake Orion
This was a late Spring visit but many wildflowers were still in bloom. Unfortunately the bison herd was hiding from us and didn't get to see them. Staff at the Visitor Center were friendly and helpful. Lots of material to help you identify plants and birds.
6. Montage Wine Bar and Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Phyllis N - Seneca, IL, United States
Stop into Montage to taste and to buy GOOD wines from many countries and areas of the US. Knowledgable sommeliers, great selection and ambiance, and a wide range of pricing on the bottles. Montage is very supportive of the Morris community.
7. Channahon State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Paul S - Marion
Our outing in I llinois strarted off with a big letdown when we visited the mounds on the other side of town, so my expectations were not high when we followed the signs off hwy 6 to Channahon State Park. I am happy to report that my expectations were greatly exceeded. In fact, it blew my socks off (now my feet are sunburned) ! Ours was the only car in the parking lot when we arrived at the parking lot (no entrance fee). immediately our gaze was drawn to a bridge and a dam and the surroundings. The I M canal and trail converge in a watery maze here at the confluence of the Du Page and Des Plaines rivers. Besides walking or jogging the canal trail in either direction, Channahon has a fairly large tent camping area, rest rooms, drinking fountains, playground, picnic tabes, a veterans memorial, and plenty of Kodak moments. Take a few minutes to turn off either I 80 or I 55 to visit this park. You'll be glad you did.
8. Harrah's Joliet Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 749 reviews
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
Reviewed By imnotthere1121 - Chicago, Illinois
Use to come here very frequently (twice a week) but have since stopped going when they are giving $5 comps and Hollywood is giving me $20. This really use to be my go to place, and I used to have really high regard for Harrahs....MoreThanks for the review. We have been adding new machines to the floor over the last few months and continue to plan to add more. We hope you find our selection better!
9. Gemini Giant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Sboll - The Woodlands, Texas
This is a throw back to the old days. It is located at the now closed Launching Pad fast food restaurant. I believe he statue was converted from a man holding a muffler to the space man. Notice the short sleeves.
10. Joliet Area Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By NannyKate29 - Temora, Australia
Love this little museum. Very friendly volunteers who are keen to tell you whatever you want to know. Easy to get around. Price is great value
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