Recreational amenities at the resort include a water park (surcharge) and a lazy river. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Free Wi-Fi And A Breakfast Including Ingredients From Its Own Organic Farm Are Notable Perks At The Non-Smoking Brightwood Inn Bed And Breakfast, Set On 14 Acres Inside Matthiessen State Park. The Two-Story Country Home Has Been Converted Into A Nine-Room Guest House. Each Room Is Uniquely Decorated And Includes A Fireplace, Free Wi-Fi And Flat-Panel Tv. The Hotel'S Gathering Room Has A Cozy Fireplace And Library, And The Wrap-Around Porch Is A Great Place To Take In The Scenery And Views Of The Organic Vegetable And Herb Garden. The Fresh Ingredients Are Used In The Included Daily Full Breakfast, Where You'Ll Also Enjoy Homemade Baked Goods. There Is Free Parking, And Some Pet-Friendly Rooms Are Available. The Hotel Is Off Route 178 On 14 Acres Surrounded By Matthiessen State Park. It Is Just Two Miles To Starved Rock State Park, Where Outdoor Activities Abound, From Horseback Riding And Hiking To Fishing. There Are A Number Of Restaurants Within A Five-Mile Drive Of The Hotel, Including Local Favorites And Some Familiar Names. Take The Kids To The Amusement Park, Two Miles Away; And For Grown-Up Fun, Try A Wine-Tasting At One Of The Three Local Wineries. It'S 98 Miles To Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Condo-Style Accommodations Come With Kitchens, Free Wi-Fi And Living Rooms, And There'S Also An Indoor Water Park, At The Non-Smoking Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort. The Non-Smoking Fox River Resort Is A Large, Wooded Property With A Seven-Acre Lake. Its Several Low-Rise Buildings Have Exterior Corridors That Lead To 332 Traditionally Decorated Rooms, All Equipped With Two Bedrooms, Living Areas And Full Kitchens. Wi-Fi And Flat-Panel Tvs Keep Guests Connected, And Some Rooms Have Laundry Machines. For Guests In The Other Rooms, The Property'S Laundry Facilities Are Free. Try All Three Dining Venues For Casual Family Meals. Make Time To Take Advantage Of The Seasonal Outdoor Pool In Summer Months, And The Indoor Pool And Separate Indoor Water Park Year-Round. Additional Recreation Options Include A Small Theater, An Arcade, A Nine-Hole Golf Course, Basketball And Tennis Courts, And Boating On The Lake. Parking Is Free. About 10 Minutes North Of I-80 Between Chicago And Peoria, The Fox River Resort Is 10 Minutes From The Small Town Of Sheridan, Home To A Couple Of Cafes And Grocery Stores. Guests Explore The Waterfalls At Starved Rock State Park, A Half-Hour Drive, Or Cheer On Their Favorite Drivers At Chicagoland Speedway, Less Than An Hour Away. In Addition To A Train Station, Joliet Has Shopping, Plenty Of Restaurants And Casinos, 45 Minutes From The Resort. The Closest Major Airports Are Midway International Airport, A 61-Mile Drive, And O'Hare International Airport, 69 Miles Away.