| If you have never been to the city of Wilmington, | | | | If you are visiting Wilmington in the summer, you |
| Illinois, you should definitely go for a visit. Although | | | | should not miss the Catfish Days Festival. This |
| Wilmington might not be the largest city in the | | | | festival takes place in North Island Park and is |
| world, it surely is a great place to find yourself. As | | | | host to numerous fun activities for the whole |
| of the year 2000 census Wilmington had a | | | | family. The festival features obviously catfish, |
| population of approximately 5,200 people. | | | | mud volleyball, a carnival with rides, karaoke, live |
| Wilmington is located approximately 50 miles | | | | bands, a petting zoo, a parade and much, much |
| southwest of Chicago alongside the Kankakee | | | | more. Also, if you happen to eat some catfish |
| River. Wilmington is also located along the historic | | | | and come to realize that you are allergic, be sure |
| route 66 that was a major thoroughfare from | | | | to head straight to the Wilmington hospital to |
| Chicago to Santa Monica. Wilmington is also nearby | | | | seek much needed treatment! |
| to a southern will county hospital if that is what | | | | So if you are looking for a tranquil small town that |
| you might need as well. | | | | has uniqueness to it, be sure to visit Wilmington |
| In fact the Kankakee River is one of the most | | | | soon. Wilmington has plenty to offer people of all |
| spectacular sights to behold in the city of | | | | types. Whether you are looking for a small town |
| Wilmington. Where the Kankakee River passes | | | | getaway, a place with beautiful scenery or even |
| Wilmington the river actually runs in a | | | | simply a Wilmington Illinois hospital, Wilmington is |
| northwestern direction making this river even | | | | the place for you. With its rare river and plentiful |
| more unique. Wilmington also has an island that is | | | | festivals, it is also a great place for children to |
| located directly in the center of the Kankakee | | | | visit. Wilmington is a great place to take the family |
| River. This island gives Wilmington its nickname, | | | | on a safe family road trip. It might be small in |
| "the Island City". The island itself is actually divided | | | | terms of the number of residents, but it is large |
| into two state parks. The parks are divided in half | | | | when it comes to hospitality. If you step one foot |
| by route 53. The names of the parks are North | | | | into this small city you will be welcomed with the |
| Island Park and South Island Park. Both of the | | | | warmest of hearts around. So the next time you |
| parks each have their own baseball fields. The | | | | are craving catfish, be sure to make your way |
| South Island Park also features a pond on the | | | | towards Wilmington, Illinois! |
| island. | | | | |