Holiday Inn Express & Suites Peru - LaSalle Area Okolica

Take I-80 East toward Joliet. Exit 81. Park Hours 5:00AM-9:00PM Trail Parking 8:00AM-Sunset Visitors Center 9:00AM-4:00PM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day)

Exit 81--South on Route 178. South of Highway 71

From Utica--Take Dee Bennett Road

This Waterway Park and its working lock provides a great place to observe and/or get information on just how the locks work as well as find materials on the history of river travel in the area over the last 100 years.

Board the LaSalle Canal Boat, and enjoy the scenery, history and relaxation of a mule pulled ride on the waterway that changed the face of the nation – the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal. Sunday 11AM-4PM Tuesday 8AM-7PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8AM-5PM

Virtually unaltered since its completion more than a century ago, the Mansion is at once a family home, an example of high artistic achievement in architecture and interior design, and the site of historic accomplishments in industry, philosophy, publishing and religion. Visitors today experience the grandeur of a bygone era and the heritage of a fascinating family whose history is woven tightly with that of the Illinois Valley and the United States, as well as internationally.

1/4 Mile Dirt Track Racing

Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Course is a 17,000 Square Foot Clubhouse with a 500 Seat Banquet Facility, Restaurant, Bar & Grill, and an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course. But, it is more than that. It is a place to unwind, a place to get out of the office, a fun place to gather with friends & family, and a great place to have events.

JC Penny, Sears, Bergners

Located within the Peru Mall on Route 251

Exit 81, South on Route 178

Starved Rock Adventures is just 80 miles west of Chicago in the Illinois River Valley and minutes from Starved Rock State Park and Starved Rock Lodge. We offer houseboat rental and vacation as well as lodging with our harbor side villas and suites. In addition to our overnight accommodations, we offer a variety of watercraft including pontoon boats, speed boats and fishing boats.