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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!Skydive Chicago is located off of I-80 in Ottawa, Illinois (in Starved Rock Country) and nestled on 230 acres of forested land along the Fox River. Skydive Chicago is home of World VFS Champions SFC Core and National Silver FS Medalists SDC Rhythm XP. In 2016, Skydive Chicago hosted the World Parachuting Championships FAI Mondial. Skydive Chicago is the Midwest’s world class skydiving resort offering skydiving classes for beginners to the more experienced. They also have cabins for you to spend the night and enjoy the beautiful view of the river. Skydive Chicago has the largest fleet of aircrafts in the Midwest.
The Fox River Bed and Breakfast is a Victorian farm house located on 17 beautiful acres along the Fox River and a short drive from read on
Explore Ottawa, Illinois with ease by staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites. Located within minutes of 3 state parks, read on
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ottawa Starved Rock Area offers close proximity to three gorgeous state parks, including Starved Rock State Park, and convenient access to Interstate 80. From corporate meeti...read on
Just off I-80, The Hampton Inn Ottawa Starved Rock is a quick drive from the epic rock formations and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park. Enjoy fresh guest rooms and great service as well as...read on
The Super 8 Ottawa located off I-80 in the Starved Rock area is minutes away from Starved Rock State Park, read on
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