A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
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READ ON!PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ZEARING CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IN PRINCETON, ILLINOIS
This Z Tour Bike Ride provides you a chance to enjoy some of the best bike roads that northwest Illinois has to offer. The routes will feature loops that incorporate hills, rolling terrain, beautiful views of Bureau Creek with minimal traffic, beginning and ending at Princeton's beautiful Zearing Park.
Well-marked bike routes | Well-paved, low traveled roadways | Map and cue for all routes | Radio-dispatched SAG until 3:00 pm | Post-ride meal provided | Rest stops supplied with food and beverages | Easy and fast check-in | All riders must start between 6:00 am-9:30 am
Experience Princeton
Z Tour is more than just a bike ride. It's also the perfect weekend getaway for shopping, dining, dancing, and experiencing the best rural Illinois has to offer. Whether you're going riding with your friends or looking for a weekend away with your family, you'll want to experience Princeton and the surrounding attractions before you leave. Plan your weekend