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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.
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READ ON!Feel at home at the Hampton Inn Joliet I-80. This Joliet hotel is located within ten minutes of downtown Joliet and both Harrah’s and Hollywood Casinos. Take in the history of Joliet with a visit to the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre, a favorite hangout of Al Capone, or schedule a tour of the Old Joliet Prison. Feel the roar of the engines as NASCAR comes invades the Chicagoland Speedway, which is only 15 minutes from the Hampton Inn Joliet I-80. Rest easy after and eventful day experiencing Joliet in the comfortable beds at the Hampton Inn Joliet I-80.
The Hollywood Casino Joliet offers some of the best promotions in all of Chicagoland. Experience exciting action on over 1,100 of the most popular slot and video poker machines, and tables. There i...read on
Gallery Seven is a fine art gallery located in the Historic Gaylord Building in Downtown Lockport, ...read on
Coming in 2020, the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is an organization created to honor and celebrate the musical contributions of Illinois to the world. Based in Downtown read on
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