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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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. 

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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!

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Starved Rock

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.

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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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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.

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Ninth Annual GTOAA Pontiac Museum Regional

On September 19th and 20th, visit the City of Pontiac for the ninth annual GTOAA Regional All Pontiac Cruise and Show 2020!  This will be a jammed pack weekend filled with entertainment, tours, shows, cruises, fun and much more! 

 

Here is a rundown for what to expect both days: 

 

Saturday, September 19, 2020: 

 

Sunday, September 20, 2020: 

 

 

Tickets for both days are $30 or just Sunday for $20. Proceeds will benefit the Pontiac-Oakland Museum. 

 

Register today at www.gatewaygto.org  

 

For more information, visit www.heritagecorridorcvb.com/Event-Details?eventer=11946

 

red Pontiac with the hood lifted outside

 

A row of cars on show with their hoods up

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Weddings in the Corridor
Ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals and more!

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