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A June 2003 trip to Sheridan by tigges

Quote: Silver Leaf Resort at Sheridan, IL, turned out to be a resort we really enjoyed. Most of the attractions were a short distance away, but all were worth the drive. The resort itself was nice, not as nice as some, but certainly a good resort.
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June in Illinois Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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We really enjoyed our week at Silverleaf's Fox River Resort in Sterling, IL. Joliet is only about 30 minutes away and there is no end of things to do there. The outdoor pool at the resort is new and was very nice, although crowded on the really hot days. Quick Tips: We really enjoyed going into Ottawa -- it is a nice little town, but has everything you need. We also enjoyed going to the Starved Rock State Park; if you like to hike, this is a great place to do it. We found the casinos in Joliet to be a nice diversion and they had very good food. Best Way To Get Around: We found the best way to drive into Joliet was to take Highway 52 instead of the interstate. Traffic on this ro...Read More
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Best Things Nearby:Starved Rock State Park is a short, very enjoyable drive. The town of Ottawa is close and a great little town -- we were fortunate to get there on the night of their annual car cruise. There were at least 300 classic cars -- my husband was in heaven. I enjoyed just walking around listening to the "oldies" music that was coming out of the speakers on every street corner. Joliet is not that far away and, if you like to gamble, there are two large casinos. Also near Joliet is the Nascar track, where you can do a ride along or drive yourself in a real race car. It is pricy, but we were told by some who had done it that it was worth the price. Best Things Abo...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 24, 2003

Silverleaf's Fox River Resort
2558 N. 3653rd Road
Sheridan, Illinois 60551
(815) 496-2369

Hank's Farm Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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We enjoyed dining at Hank's Farm so much that we went back a couple of nights later. If you order before 6pm, there are several entrées that you can get for around $8. We especially enjoyed the salad bar, where they had at least 5 loaves of fresh bread, from which you cut your own. My favorite was the cinnamon raisin. They also had a large chunk of cheese on the salad bar, along with a nice variety of salads and, of course, greens. The drinks were a little expensive -- I think it was $4.50 for a mixed drink. We loved the atmosphere in the restaurant -- it is, as you would imagine from the name, an old converted barn, with lots of ambience. Outside, they have a barnyard with animals, and ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 24, 2003

Hank's Farm
2973 North Route 71
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
(815) 433-2540

Harrah's Joliet Casino Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Harrah's Casino Joliet"

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The casino is only 32 miles from the timeshare and is easy to find. It's right across the river from Bicentennial Park in downtown Joliet, IL. It is quite a large casino that's spacious and very nice.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 25, 2003

Harrah's Joliet Casino
151 N. Joliet Street
Joliet, Illinois 60432
(815) 740-7800

Empress River Casino : Administration Office Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Empress Casino"

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This casino is just 32 miles from the timeshare and really worth seeing. It has an Egyptian motif, and the entrance is so impressive. It is really worth going just to see the casino. It is quite large, two floors, and has a good variety of machines if that is your pleasure.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 25, 2003

Empress River Casino : Administration Office
2300 Empress Road Joliet
Joliet 60436
(815) 744-9400

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This is a beautiful Nascar track (only a few years old) where you can take a ride along in a real race car around the track. Or if you're really adventureous, there are all different ranges of prices allowing you to drive a race car around the track yourself.

This is the ultimate up close experience if you are a race car fan. Prices range from $89 all the way up to $2999. Or of course if you are there on a race date you could watch a race; for race dates at this track call 1-800-23-73889. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on September 25, 2003

Chicagoland Speedway
500 Speedway Drive
Joliet 60433
(815) 727-7223