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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.
READ ON!Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor? If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail? Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago. We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.
READ ON!Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the experts are ready to help you. Those experts? The culinary teams of the restaurants of the Heritage Corridor.
Each location has a different take on what they’re preparing. Some are preparing ready-to-take-and-eat meals, and some are offering meals that just need to be preheated. We’ve created a list for you (that will grow daily as we learn more about the specials) that you can visit at https://www.heritagecorridorcvb.com/SpecialOffers?Fcat=Holiday%20Meals%20To%20Go.
These specials include:
Make sure to keep an eye on our Holiday Meals to Go page to keep up to date on all of the expertly-prepared meals that you can bring to your Thanksgiving table.
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Due to the COVID-19 virus, organizations may have different hours and services. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please check with the organization/event prior to traveling to ensure hours/status.