Area-Attractions near Morris, IL

There are numerous things to do and see near Morris and in Grundy County. The following list of area attractions and web sites will give you some idea of the activities that your stay at the Reardon Historic Mansion can include.

• Chicagoland Speedway - Joliet
  A 1.5-mile, D-shaped tri-oval speedway that annually hosts the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series, IRL Menards Infiniti Pro Series and IRL IndyCar Series.
• Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor - Morris
  97 mile long canal that passes through five counties; visitor Center located in Morris; led the explosive growth of northeastern Illinois (including Chicago)
• Gebhard Woods State Park - Morris
  Birding, Nettle Creek stone aqueduct, picnicking, camping, fishing, canoe, hiking and snowmobiling on the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
• Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area - Morris
  Grasses, flowers, wildlife, Cragg Cabin (reconstructed pioneer cabin), hiking trails, cross-country skiing, picnicking
• Grundy County Chamber of Commerce - Morris & Coal City
  A one-stop-shop for the latest information on the events and activities in and around Grundy County.
• Grundy County Fair - Morris
  Home of the Grundy County Speedway, a 3/8 mile high-banked, paved oval race track
• Matthiessen State Park - Utica
  Paradise for geological features and recreation: flora and fauna, picnicking, hiking trails, horseback riding, camping, field archery range, radio-controlled model airplane field, hunting
• Morris Downtown Development Partnership - Morris
  A quaint, old-fashioned "Rockwellian" downtown offering an authentic Midwestern appeal. Includes merchants, dining, area attractions, events, services and a map.
• Nettle Creek Golf Course - Morris
  18-hole golf course with 9 water holes, 36 bunkers, Bentgrass teas, greens and fairways; practice facility with driving range, putting green and sand bunker areas; Pro Shop; restaurant
• Starved Rock State Park - Utica
  Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking

Morris enjoys the benefit of being the Grundy County seat and has a large hospital and modern schools. There are many small parks, ball diamonds, tennis courts, two golf courses, and a swimming pool as well as the Gebhard Woods State Park and the William G. Stratton State Park for boat launching on the Illinois River.

Morris is situated along the Illinois River at the intersections of US 6, State Road 47 and Interstate 80. It has a population of 11,928 people with 21 full time police officers, a volunteer fire department and ambulance service and district library system. Source: Wikipedia

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