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| Autobahn Country Club Joliet –3795 South Patterson Road
Joliet, IL. |
| Official Web Site: www.drivefastbesafe.com |
 Unique in the upper Midwest, Autobahn Country Club has a race course instead of a golf course. The North Circuit has nine turns and is 1.46 miles long; beginner friendly while fun and challenging for the experienced driver. The South Circuit has 15 turns, 2.1 miles long with a 2000 foot long straight; technical, one never gets this quite right, it keeps you coming back for more. Combine both circuits for 3.56 miles of fun in a safe, controlled environment.There is a beautiful clubhouse, meeting rooms, dining areas and food that’s not to be missed. So join us for the day and we’ll treat you to lunch! Directions Autobahn Country Club is located south of I-80 and east of I-55, south of downtown Joliet. From I-80, exit #132 for IL Rt-53 south. Continue 2.0 miles south of the traffic light at Laraway Rd, right turn on Millsdale Rd (look for Autobahn signs). Take Millsdale west, cross railroad, up new bridge to three way stop sign; right at stop sign to Autobahn's main entrance. Time from Exit 132 to Autobahn main entrance is about 10 minutes. Stop at the Speedway gas station on IL-53 for a full tank on your way in, fuel is available on site at Autobahn, but it's better to begin with a full tank (you'll need it). Joliet, IL and area supporting Autobahn Country Club Joliet now has a population over 145,000, is the state's fourth-largest city, according to a special census in 2007, and remains one of the fastest growing cities in Illinois and in the United States. The new population numbers show that Joliet has become a destination city. Millions of people visit Joliet each year to check out the two casinos, NASCAR track, NHRA dragstrip, baseball stadium, water park, library and museum; and let’s not forget our destination: Autobahn Country Club. www.cityofjoliet.info |
| Joliet, IL area Hotels: |
| Fairfield Inn Joliet South (9.2 miles, 13 minutes) 1501 Riverboat Center Dr. Joliet, IL  Phone: 815.741.3499 Web Site: http://www.marriott.com Smoke free Continental breakfast complimentary Wireless available Business services $100 – $140 rates |
| Harrahs Joliet Casino and Hotel (7.0 miles, 12 minutes) 151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL.  Phone: 800.HARRAHSWeb Site: www.harrahsjoliet.com THE NEAREST STARBUBCKS TO AUTOBAHN IS INSIDE THIS CASINO Refrigerators in-room Wireless internet $11.80 Fitness center Rialto Square Theatre 2 block walk www.rialtosquare.com $100 room rate |
| Empress Casino and Hotel (7.8 miles, 11 minutes) 2300 Empress Dr. Joliet, IL  Phone:888-4-EMPRESSWeb Site: http://www.empresscasino.com / In addition to standard rooms and suites Empress offers a unique RV Resort, with water and electric hook-ups, laundry and other facilities. |
| Town Place Suites Joliet South (9.2 miles, 13 minutes) 1515 Riverboat Center Dr. Joliet, IL  Phone: 815.741.2400Web Site: http://www.marriott.com/ Smoke-free policy Complimentary wireless internet Fully-equipped kitchens with microwave, refrigerator and stove Indoor pool, whirlpool and 24-hour fitness center $110 – $150 rates |
| Comfort Inn South (7.4 miles, 11 minutes) 135 S. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL 60436-1245  Phone: 815.744.1770Web Site: http://www.comfortinn.com Wireless internet Pet friendly, $30 fee each Truck parking Refrigerator Indoor pool $90 – $95 rate |
| Red Roof Inns (7.2 miles, 10 minutes) 1750 McDonough St. Joliet, IL 
Phone: 815.741.2304Web Site: www.redroof.com Bob Evan’s family restaurant next door, other national restaurant brands close by Pet friendly Wireless internet available $50 – $70 rates |
| Hampton Inn Hotel (9.2 miles, 13 minutes) 1521 Riverboat Center Dr. Joliet, IL 
Phone: 815.725.2424Web Site: www.hampton.com Smoke-free policy Complimentary breakfast Business center Fitness room Complimentary wireless $109 rate |
| Holiday Inn Joliet Conference Center (7.1 miles, 10 minutes) 411 S. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL 60436 
Phone: 815.729.2000Web Site: www.ichotelsgroup.com Business center Fitness room Complimentary wireless Pet friendly $98 – $120 |
| Joliet area Restaurants: |
Steak: |
| Al's Steakhouse 1990 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 815.725.2388 |
| Outback Steakhouse
3241 Chicagoland Circle Joliet, IL 60431 815.267.3020 |
| Texas Road House
3151 Tonti Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 815.577.9003 |
| Lone Star Steakhouse
2705 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435 815.436.7600 |
Kid friendly: |
| Applebee's
2400 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 815.729.1766 |
| Ihop
1444 N Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL 60435 815.741.4832 |
| Bob Evans
1866 Jefferson Joliet, IL 60436 815.725.0160 |
| Cracker Barrel
1511 Riverboat Center Joliet, IL 60431 815.744.0985 |
| Red Lobster
2950 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435 815.439.1339 |
Bar & Grill: |
| Heroes West Sports Bar
1530 Commerce Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 815.725.1234 www.heroeswest.net From their website: Heroes West has all kinds of entertainment from your favorite area cover bands, broadcasted sports events on our 30 high definition flat screen TV’s, special pay per view sporting events, sports tournaments, original music & more. http://www.heroeswest.net/calendar.htm |
Fine Dining: |
| Syl’s Restaurant
829 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436 815.725.1977 www.syls.com From their website: Fine dining featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, and ribs. Romantic setting. |
| Natabellas
2755 Black Road Joliet, IL 60435 815.725.4400 From their website: Fine Italian dining featuring a cigar bar and banquet facilities. |
Italian: |
| David's Pasta
2006 W Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 815.744.5253 From their website: Southern Italian restaurant featuring homemade lasagna and sauces; chicken, veal and steak. |
American: |
| Mr. B's
23956 Rt. 53 South Elwood, IL 60421 815.727.7070 www.mrbson66.com (2.1 miles, 3 minutes from Autobahn only if Millsdale Rd is open. Otherwise around the block: left departing Autobahn, right on Laraway Rd, right on IL Rt. 53 South, two long blocks and just past Millsdale Rd) From their website: Racing themed dining Located on historic Rt. 66 just minutes from Chicagoland Speedway (and Autobahn Country Club). Variety of foods: soups, sandwiches, burgers, salads, ribs, meatloaf, pizza, pasta, full bar and daily specials. Take out available. |
| Public Landing Restaurant
200 W Eighth St. Joliet, IL 60441 815.838.6500 From their website: Friendly atmosphere, modern American cuisine. |
Desert: |
| Cool Creations
937 S Hamilton St. Joliet, IL 60441 815.838.4700 From their website: Ice cream parlor specializing in homemade hard ice creams, cookies, brownies and other desserts. |
| Joliet area recreation and shopping: |
| The Promenade Bolingbrook
(28.9 miles, 34 minutes) 631 E Boughton Rd. Bolilngbrook, IL 60440 www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com Biggest, best-est mall in the area; shopping and dining, what more could you ask? |
| Splash Station Water Park (7.2 miles, 10 minutes) 2780 Channahon Rd. (US Rt. 6) Joliet, IL 60436 
Phone: 815.741.7275Web Site: www.jolietsplashstation.com From their website: Joliet Splash Station is a family water park with a variety of water attractions geared towards children. Splash Station waterpark offers the Midwest's only six-lane racing mat slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and a 250,000-gallon zero-depth kiddie pool. Operating from early June through mid-August, open Sun – Thurs 11AM – 6PM, Fri – Sat 11AM – 8PM. Admission for non-residents (2008 data) Adult: $12, Child (under 48"tall) $8, Seniors receive $1 discount. Very young children may be free, the website contains a typo, call for details. |
| Joliet JackHammers
(7.2 miles, 12 minutes) Silver Cross Field 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive Joliet, IL 60432 www.jackhammerbaseball.com A Professional baseball team; member of the Northern League, not affiliated with Major League Baseball; from the 2002 season to the present, the JackHammers have played their home games at Silver Cross Field which holds 6,016 people. There is a general admission lawn area where people may bring folding chairs or blankets. There are no outfield seats. Near downtown Joliet, lots of free parking. $10, $7, $5 tickets. |
| Dellwood Park
18th St. and Lawrence Ave. Lockport, IL 815.838.1183 156 acres with playgrounds, bandshell, soccer and baseball fields, plus an indoor pool. |
| Pilcher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Dr. Joliet, IL 815.741.7277 Hiking, biking, cross country trails, and special events. |