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Joliet Prison

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6141
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Old Joliet Prison
Ranked #4 of 10 attractions in Joliet
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Aurora, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Old Prison”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I drove by the prison many and this time i stopped just to look at it and take pictures. I don't know if there are tours but if there is I would go. This is a big piece history from the main building to the induction building across the street, very interesting place I hope the state of Illinois opens... More

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“Joliet Prison Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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Cool to stop next to the old Joliet Prison and take in the view. The park next to the prison has photos and storys about the history of the prison. More

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“Pretty cool if you like The Blues Brothers or Prison Break”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2010
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This is a pretty iconic prison if you know Prison Break or The Blues Brothers. You can't get it inside it but you can certainly drive around it and get a picture in front of landmark bits like Joliet Jake's Gate where John Belushi leaves the prison at the start of the Blues Brothers movie. It's about a 5min drive... More

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1125 Collins St
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