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.
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!
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.
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.
Elder Brewing Company is a small cozy craft brewery in Downtown Joliet, Illinois. They have 5 craft brews on tap to wet your palette. The craft beer is brewed right on premise. With your drink, you will receive a bowl of popcorn and a 1982 Millipede game free to play. Elder Brewing Company doesn’t serve food but you can bring your own food in or order from some of nearby Joliet restaurants. Elder Brewing Company is a local brewery with a passion for craft beer.
Kenwood Liquors tradition and roots in the Chicagoland area reach back six decades. You will find this to be your one stop shop for all your beverage needs. With a selection that is sure to impress, from the vast array of wines to the impressive inventory of craft beer, there is always something new to try. There are plenty of beer, wine and spirit tastings to introduce you to products throughout the year.
The Lock & Mule is a unique restaurant that marries the crisp, cool bite of artisanal craft beers with the sizzle and heat of open flame cuisine. Our menu is centered around our woodfire grill, using freshly-sourced ingredients from local growers and farmers. Our aim is to deliver an upscale and authentic craft cuisine experience, while still remaining casual, down-to-earth, and welcoming to all.
MyGrain Brewing is a brewpub located in the historical Joliet Union train station. They offer many craft beer styles as well as great food and an upbeat atmosphere. MyGrain Brewing is a popular destination for Will County area craft beer enthusiasts. MyGrain is more than a brewery, they also serve delicious food such as burgers, reubens, wings, steak and tacos. If you are in Downtown Joliet looking for a good bite and a cold micro-brew, then this is the place.
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Fresh Brewed Beer, Born and Raised in Lockport.
Paul and Chrissy met when they were both teachers. Paul taught high school as well as coaching swimming and water polo while Chrissy was an elementary school teacher. Paul left education and pursued a marketing and sales career that eventually led to owning his own small business. He worked hard to build strong teams and develop leaders. Chrissy stayed in education, working as a classroom teacher and now as a math instructional ...
At Orange & Brew, you’re able to sip a beer in a comfortable and welcoming setting, bring your own food or order in (we have a few food options from local restaurants, as well), and take something home with you. Eric and Carrie hope you’ll be just as enthused to come in as they are to be a part of this community…both the Downers Grove one, and the beer one!
Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont, Illinois, experiments with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, barrel-aging, wild yeast, and cider-beers on occasion. Their four flagship offerings best represent Pollyanna and are available year-round. Their intimate and unique taproom is located near the I&M Canal. The taproom offers tasting flights, draft pours, and to-go 64oz growlers or 32oz howlers, as well as tours and a scenic look at the brewery. Bring in or order food and enjoy ...
Rt 66 Old School Brewing is located on Route 66 and next to the Kankakee River. It is just steps from Water Street in Wilmington and located next to Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66. Stop in to try an ice cold beer in this new brewery.
Skeleton Key Brewery is a micro and craft brewery incubator in Woodridge, Illinois. Skeleton Key Brewing is a community hub for craft beer lovers. A brewery incubator is a place where someone who wants to open a brewery can get hands-on, immersive experience with the actual day-to-day of running a brewery and taproom. Their taproom is one such door, through which you can find delicious beer, camaraderie and community. Their classes are another, through which you can develop an ...
In beautiful Starved Rock Country is Illinois’ finest craft beer experience, Tangled Roots Brewing Company. Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a locally grown farm-to-foam brewery experience and craft beer brand that compliments Starved Rock Country well. You can also eat at the amazing, adjoing The Lone Buffalo restaurant as well. While enjoying a tasty craft brew, schedule your brewery tour to learn how Tangle Roots creates their beer and their history. Every Friday and Saturday ...
Whether you are a first time guest or a frequent visitor, we would like to answer a popular question and share a bit of history with you. That ever popular question is, “Do you make whiskey?” Well, not quite!
Grab beers to go or enjoy some brews inside or outside by our fire pit. Featuring a lively tap room, taste our craft beers where they are brewed. Join us and enjoy beer by the pint or sample flight and look out for special events like food truck sightings, live music, ...
This popular brewery in Shorewood, IL is known for its amazing concoctions and the head brewer's beard. Seriously, both are amazing. The brewery started because of a love of craft beer. The brewery opened in late 2017 to great crowds, selling out of beer. Will County Brewing immediately expanded, which allowed them to make more beer - as well as come up with even more great recipes.
Part of the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail.
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