Things to see near Braidwood - within 10 miles.
Petting Zoo - Admission free, 2.5 miles
south of Highway 113 on Route 66.  Turn
left on Kankakee Street, 1/2 mile to K Mine
Park.  Located behind the building.
Antique Shopping -
Approximately 4 miles in
Downtown Wilmington.

River Fishing - Kankakee and
Mazon Rivers on Route 66.
Roadside Diner - An original Route 66
Diner made from a converted streetcar.  
Restored throughout.  Sit at the counter,
you can almost smell the eggs and bacon.  
Admission is free.  Open for display only,
hours are during daylight hours.  Location
is 5.5 miles south of Highway 113 on
Route 66.  Located behind the Historic
Riviera Restaurant & Bar.
Old-time Historical Theater
Showing the latest movies.  A true
movie adventure.  121 S. Main Street,
Wilmington.  For movie information
and times, call 815-476-4662.
Gemini Giant - Route 66 Landmark, 4
miles north of Braidwood on Route 66.
Junk Yard Sculptures - Metal art by folk
artist Jack Barker.  Unique art - Admission
Free.  Directions from Braidwood - 1.3
miles east of Route 66 on Highway 113 to
Essex road.  South on Essex Road 5.5 miles.
Diamond Mine Monument - tells the
story and marks the sight where 74 miners
lost their lives on February 16, 1883, some
as young as 13 years old.  Approximately 3
miles west of Route 66 on HIghway 113
(Coal City Road).