Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

Address:	Columbia St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Phone:	+1 815-727-8700
Site:	reconnectwithnature.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM

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Photos 100

Reviews 19

John M

I just stumbled across this taking a bike ride along the canal path with my family on our weekly exploratory bike ride. Last week we headed towards Lemont along the Canal path, this week we found this place! What a cool place to see. My wife and I absolutely love history and we are trying to get our 5 year old into it also. He dug it big time. He thought it was so cool to see all the old materials and where the big ovens used to be. I only regret not bringing my camera on the bike ride that day! I am a photographer so expect some good photos to be added to this review at some point!

Ashley August

Really neat place to explore some local history. The remnants of all the old buildings are still there and theres a bunch of placards with some cool facts. Also is a great place to take photographs, especially if youre looking for an abandoned/desolate feel. It is almost in the middle of downtown Joliet so theres plenty of places to stop and eat or get a drink nearby.

Rick Drew

Fun place to visit and photograph. Plenty of free parking, restrooms in the summer months. See it all in a couple of hours, or spend time to explore and spend the day. Caverns, tunnels, ruins, ramps, arches and more.

Dustin Day

Beautiful grounds but in the middle of nowhere. If I were a woman I wouldnt go alone. No one will here you scream.

Spencer Ridge

They need to rebuild some of the ruins. Most of it is rubble and not very enjoyable or interesting to look at.

Nick Raebig

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Dave Soutter

Very Interesting. Great historical site. Well explained sites.

Patrick Leonard

Informative interpretive trail and cool industrial ruins.

Nicholle Dombrowski

Well curated site, good change from regular park trails