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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!The Gaylord Building has been a landmark since 1838, and played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the I&M Canal. This handsome limestone warehouse originally stored canal construction materials and later housed a variety of commercial ventures. Today, the Gaylord Building is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a gateway to the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor. Visitors to the Gaylord Building can explore the heritage of the region in the exhibition galleries, check out artwork in the third floor Gallery Seven, and dine in the renowned Public Landing Restaurant.
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Behind every great day enjoying Joliet, Illinois, is a great night stay at the Comfort Inn North. The Comfort Inn North is great place for race fans, as it is close to the read on
Enjoy a great night sleep at one of the finest hotels in the Joliet area. Race fans start your engines at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Joliet North, as it is located minutes away from both the read on
The Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center is housed in the historic Gaylord Building in Lockport, Illinois. The Gaylord Building is one of the National Trust Historic Sites and is on the Nat...read on
Tallgrass Restaurant is located 35 miles southwest of Chicago in the I&M National Heritage Corridor. Tallgrass Restaurant’s specialty is Mo...read on
The Haunted Trails of Joliet is a unique, year-round “Halloween-themed” family entertainment center. Haunted Trails specializes in family fun, birthday parties, group celebrations, company picnics ...read on
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