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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!The perfect romantic getaway awaits you at Landers House Bed and Breakfast and Cottages. Located in the heart of Downtown Utica, Illinois, and just minutes from breathtaking Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park. Revive your romantic nature and relax in a secluded atmosphere. The Landers House Bed and Breakfast and Cottages is a unique experience, sharing the charms of the past with the renewal of romantic memories of the present. Each cottage is themed and every customer of Landers House receives the same feeling of romance and nature, peaceful memories, and unique beauty.
Whether you’re a history buff, outdoor enthusiast or just enjoy relaxing in the Great Hall, Starved Rock Lodge offers an abundance of activities for everyone. Guided activities include Trolley Tour...read on
If you’re looking for a small town, good home cooking, Joy and Ed’s Inn will not disappoint. Joy and Ed’s has daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials with homemade soup, chili, and homemade pizz...read on
Perched on a bluff high above the scenic Illinois River Valley is this laid-back bar. Cool off with your favorite cocktail or try a craft beer, made just for us by Leinenkugel and Tangled Roots Bre...read on
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