Gina and Lee's Guide Book to Exploration!
Welcome to Wilmington!
Welcome to our little town. We hope you enjoy your stay and have time to get to know our city. Wilmington has an incredible history and we would love to tell you about it! So, grab your favorite beverage, grab a warm blanket and join us around the camp fire as your Guide will help you explore!
Wilmington, IL is a beautiful town located on the historic Route 66 and nestled along the shore of the Kankakee River. This quaint town may be smaller than others but has a lot to offer. In their downtown you can find specialty and antique shops and excellent cuisine.
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Wilmington, IL is a beautiful town located on the historic Route 66 and nestled along the shore of the Kankakee River. This quaint town may be smaller than others but has a lot to offer. In their downtown you can find specialty and antique shops and excellent cuisine.
Sightseeing
Wilmington has some of the most beautiful sightseeing locations in Will County. From the Bison herd at Midewin on Rt. 53 just before you come into town to the Kankakee River on both the North and South Islands in town. You'll get picturesque views and may even get lucky spotting the family of Eagles that have also made Wilmington their home.
Looking to get a little fresh air in the country? Check out Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie for some relaxing walks amongst the prairie. If you're lucky, you may get a glimpse of the Buffalo.
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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Illinois 53Looking to get a little fresh air in the country? Check out Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie for some relaxing walks amongst the prairie. If you're lucky, you may get a glimpse of the Buffalo.
Kankakee River Trail
Kankakee River TrailIf you want to view the Kankakee River on a larger scale, visit the State Park down Rt. 102. It's south of Wilmington and only a short 7 minute drive! It's beautiful scenic drive in the fall months when the leaves are changing!
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Kankakee River State Park
1 State Park RdIf you want to view the Kankakee River on a larger scale, visit the State Park down Rt. 102. It's south of Wilmington and only a short 7 minute drive! It's beautiful scenic drive in the fall months when the leaves are changing!
Shopping
Take a stroll back in time with visits to our antique stores full of treasures from yesteryear. Tell "Ryan" we sent ya!
Paraphernalia Antiques
Take a stroll back in time with visits to our antique stores full of treasures from yesteryear. Tell "Ryan" we sent ya!
Food scene
Some of our "flavorite" places to dine in town.
We highly recommend their breakfast and lunch dishes. If it's before 10am, we're probably there now!
Mimi's Cafe
We highly recommend their breakfast and lunch dishes. If it's before 10am, we're probably there now!
Chick-a-dee Restaurant is another breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorite. Homecooked meals just like your mother made!
Chick-A-Dee Restaurant
Chick-a-dee Restaurant is another breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorite. Homecooked meals just like your mother made!
Delicious Mexican dishes this side of the border. Great selection of platters and friendly wait staff that gets your hot meals on your table before you've had a chance to dip your first chip in salsa.
El Patrón Mexican Kitchen II
Delicious Mexican dishes this side of the border. Great selection of platters and friendly wait staff that gets your hot meals on your table before you've had a chance to dip your first chip in salsa.
Hayden's is where you are going to find your country roots coming out of ya! This rustic restaurant makes everything from scratch, including their blue cheese! All of their entrees are homemade in hearty proportions and seasoned to perfection! Oh, and the desserts manage to cure the sweetest tooth in your mouth!
Haydens Crossing
107 N Water StHayden's is where you are going to find your country roots coming out of ya! This rustic restaurant makes everything from scratch, including their blue cheese! All of their entrees are homemade in hearty proportions and seasoned to perfection! Oh, and the desserts manage to cure the sweetest tooth in your mouth!
RT66 Old School Brewing
110 Bridge StJust a small town brewery along the legendary highway Route 66!!
Entertainment
The Mar Theatre opened for business on June 15th 1937. Its conception and construction were two years in the making. For a country just leaving depression, this venture was a bold statement of faith by the Butcher Brothers, a local family of entrepreneurs, in the their home town and the movie industry. The cost of construction in 1937 was $50,000.00
Engineering was truly state of the art for its time. The main structure of the building was riveted structural steel with masonry and plaster walls. The comfort of the patrons was not overlooked either. Steam provided comfortable heating for the cold season and during the hot summer months a new invention, chilled air conditioning kept patrons cool and comfortable. This was accomplished by passing air through water-chilled coils and forcing it into the theatre.
Safety was not overlooked in the construction either. The basement areas that contained the two boilers were fireproof construction. The walls ceiling and floors were of solid concrete to contain any potential fire. The original projection room was also of fireproof construction due to the volatile nature of the early film material. Four exits from the main theatre were provided.
Today much of the Mar is as it was in 1937. In its entire life the building has only been used as a movie theatre. The original stage and decorative ceiling are intact. The lobby and ticket booth area are in the original configuration. Much of the original architectural hardware and lighting fixtures are still in use. The concession area has been updated to serve the tastes of today’s generation. The original auditorium comfortably seats 300 moviegoers with a new second auditorium accommodating 64 patrons. Outside the original marquee is still used to inform moviegoers of the current movies. Tenants occupy the two small storefront offices on either side as it was originally.
The Mar is still a first run theatre, playing current films on the national break. We are one of the oldest and the only privately owned operating movie theatre in the Will County Area. We also run a limited number of old classic movies 3 to 4 times a year.
Mar Theatre
121 South Main StreetThe Mar Theatre opened for business on June 15th 1937. Its conception and construction were two years in the making. For a country just leaving depression, this venture was a bold statement of faith by the Butcher Brothers, a local family of entrepreneurs, in the their home town and the movie industry. The cost of construction in 1937 was $50,000.00
Engineering was truly state of the art for its time. The main structure of the building was riveted structural steel with masonry and plaster walls. The comfort of the patrons was not overlooked either. Steam provided comfortable heating for the cold season and during the hot summer months a new invention, chilled air conditioning kept patrons cool and comfortable. This was accomplished by passing air through water-chilled coils and forcing it into the theatre.
Safety was not overlooked in the construction either. The basement areas that contained the two boilers were fireproof construction. The walls ceiling and floors were of solid concrete to contain any potential fire. The original projection room was also of fireproof construction due to the volatile nature of the early film material. Four exits from the main theatre were provided.
Today much of the Mar is as it was in 1937. In its entire life the building has only been used as a movie theatre. The original stage and decorative ceiling are intact. The lobby and ticket booth area are in the original configuration. Much of the original architectural hardware and lighting fixtures are still in use. The concession area has been updated to serve the tastes of today’s generation. The original auditorium comfortably seats 300 moviegoers with a new second auditorium accommodating 64 patrons. Outside the original marquee is still used to inform moviegoers of the current movies. Tenants occupy the two small storefront offices on either side as it was originally.
The Mar is still a first run theatre, playing current films on the national break. We are one of the oldest and the only privately owned operating movie theatre in the Will County Area. We also run a limited number of old classic movies 3 to 4 times a year.