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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/places%20to%20visit%20spring%20break%20banner.jpg?width=635&name=places%20to%20visit%20spring%20break%20banner.jpg "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc") Spring break will be here before you know it! If you don't have a trip planned, but you're still looking for something fun to do locally, we've got you covered. We've listed seven things you can do for fun within a 60-mile radius of JJC below.  Enjoy your spring break!  ****1. I&M Canal Trail *****5 miles from the JJC Main Campus********* If you enjoy the outdoors and local history, hike the [I&M Canal Trail](https://www.traillink.com/trail/illinois--michigan-canal-state-trail/) - a historical route that stretches from Lemot to LaSalle. While it spans nearly 80 miles, you can walk each part in segments as you pass by local landmarks such as the [historical limestone quarries](https://www.lemonthistory.org/) in Lemont, the remnants of the [Joliet Iron Works Historic Site](http://www.placesthatwere.com/2016/11/into-rust-belt-legendary-ruins-of.html) and the [Ottawa Riverwalk.](https://www.traillink.com/trail/ottawa-riverwalk/) ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc i&m canal](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/im%20canal%20trail.png?width=398&name=im%20canal%20trail.png "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc i&m canal")   **2. Joliet Area Historical Museum ***7 miles from the JJC Main Campus***** Attention all history buffs! Plan a trip to the [Joliet Area Historical Museum](https://www.jolietmuseum.org/). Be sure to check out their space-themed exhibit featuring JJC alum John Houbolt: ["The Soaring Achievements of John C. Houbolt."](https://www.jolietmuseum.org/special-exhibits) Houbolt graduated from JJC in 1938 and is famous for his success with NASA’s 1969 moon landing mission.  ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc joliet area historical museum](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/joliet%20historical%20museum.png?width=280&name=joliet%20historical%20museum.png "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc joliet area historical museum")   **3. Rialto Square Theatre *****7 miles from the JJC Main Campus******* The Rialto Square Theatre regularly hosts shows and concerts throughout the year. Check out their schedule [here](http://rialtosquare.com/tickets/shows/?tribe-bar-date=2018-03). Don't see anything that interests you? [Book a tour](http://rialtosquare.com/tours/) to see what it's like behind the scenes of this historical venue. ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc rialto square theatre](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/rialto%20square%20theatre1.png?width=380&name=rialto%20square%20theatre1.png "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc rialto square theatre")   **4. Pilcher Park Nature Center *****11 miles from the JJC Main Campus******* With picnic grounds, hiking/biking trails, fishing and more, it's easy to lose track of time as you walk through the more than 600 acres of wildlife in [Pilcher Park](http://jolietpark.org/pilcher-park-nature-center). Pilcher Park also offers [guided nature walks](http://jolietpark.org/nature-walks-activities) later in the season. ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc pilcher park nature center](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/pilcher%20park%20nature%20center.png?width=390&name=pilcher%20park%20nature%20center.png "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc pilcher park nature center")     **5. Brookfield Zoo *****37 miles from the JJC Main Campus******* Relive your childhood - plan a trip to [Brookfield Zoo](https://www.czs.org/landing.aspx/)! Visit all your favorite exhibits, then meet the penguins in person by registering for the zoo's [Penguin Encounters](https://www.czs.org/PenguinEncounters) attraction. Brookfield Zoo also offers [Backstage Adventures](https://www.czs.org/Brookfield-ZOO/Learning/Backstage-Adventures-2015.aspx), a program where you can see what takes place behind the scenes and learn more about zookeeper responsibilities.  ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc brookfield zoo](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/penguins1.jpg?width=403&name=penguins1.jpg "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc brookfield zoo")   **6. Museum of Science and Industry *****46 miles from the JJC Main Campus******* If you're looking for an all-day adventure, grab tickets to the [Museum of Science and Industry](https://www.msichicago.org/) in Chicago. With [40+ exhibits, events and tours](https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/) to choose from, you're sure to find something that interests you, whether it's the [Fab Lab](https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/tours-and-experiences/dream-it-design-it-fab-it/), [virtual reality spacewalk](https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/tours-and-experiences/vr-spacewalk/), or the [Whispering Gallery](https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/exhibits/whispering-gallery/). ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc museum of science and industry](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/museum%20of%20science%20industry.jpg?width=403&name=museum%20of%20science%20industry.jpg "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc museum of science and industry")   **7. Starved Rock State Park *51 miles from the JJC Main Campus*** Did you know that Starved Rock State Park was named the [number one attraction](https://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/) in the state of Illinois? With thousands of visitors each year, the beautiful park has 13 miles of trails lined with waterfalls, beautiful rock formations and trees. Find out what you can do at Starved Rock and [plan your visit here](http://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/activities/). ![7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc starved rock state park](https://blog.jjc.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/starved%20rock%20state%20park.jpg?width=396&name=starved%20rock%20state%20park.jpg "7 nearby places to visit during spring break joliet junior college jjc starved rock state park")    **Related Posts** [Your Spring Break Bucket List (on the Cheap)](https://blog.jjc.edu/your-spring-break-bucket-list-on-the-cheap)[Celebrate JJC's 115th Year Anniversary Through Photos](https://blog.jjc.edu/celebrate-jjcs-115-anniversary-through-photos)[5 Places to Volunteer in the Joliet Area](https://blog.jjc.edu/5-places-to-volunteer-in-the-joliet-area)[6 Ways to Unwind and Relieve Stress](https://blog.jjc.edu/6-ways-to-unwind-and-relieve-stress) [---](https://blog.jjc.edu/5-writing-tips-for-students)  [![Learn How to Get Started: JJC Welding](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/487869/5bdb4e77-5748-4740-94e4-546e5a0d75c9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/487869/5bdb4e77-5748-4740-94e4-546e5a0d75c9) Tags: [Just for Fun](https://blog.jjc.edu/topic/just-for-fun), [Holidays](https://blog.jjc.edu/topic/holidays), [Community](https://blog.jjc.edu/topic/community) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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