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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 Weber House & Garden, is located south of Chicago near Starved Rock State Park and sits on 2 acres in Streator, Illinois. The Weber House & Garden immerses visitors in storybook/Tudor architecture and English-style gardens. Visits will receive an intimate look at American history through the eyes of Ted Weber, a Chicago area radio and TV personality for over 50 years. The inside of the Weber House consists of cozy candlelit rooms that reflect the 18th century. The house consists of 3 floors and 13 rooms. Interwoven into all the rooms are stories of the Weber family's, especially Ted's, past. The garden is an English country garden of the Arts & Crafts style. It is made up of 10 gardens, each with it's own design, theme, and purpose. The garden is a living exhibit, and each garden blends a variety of plants, flowers and trees to the garden changes visually throughout the year.
Kishauwau Cabins is your peaceful Starved Rock Area Getaway! We offer 17 vacation cabins in varying sizes perfect for your next family reunion, single family vacation or just a rom...read on
Pleasant Creek Campground is nestled in a wooded setting along a tributary of the Vermillion River, surrounded by rolling hills and mature trees. The campground is located 5 miles from the entrance...read on
Troll Hollow is the summer home to campers who back year after year to make new memories with family and friends. Nestled in the beautiful Illinois Valley area, Troll Hollow is just minutes away fr...read on
Brightwood Inn is nestled at 14 acres of within Matthiessen State Park and conveniently situated 4 miles from read on
Whether you are connecting with friends and family or looking to slow down the pace of time, Heritage Harbor is the perfect destination to craft your Starved Rock experience. Being in the heart of ...read on
A local treasure right in Naplate, Illinois. Annie’s Hideaway offers some of the area’s best fine dining experience. Annie’s Hideaway provides guests with great food in an old north woods environme...read on
Casa Mia in Naplate, has been one of the finest restaurants for the past 63 years. This culinary delight features steak, seafood, pasta and daily specials. The steak and prime rib are so mouth-wate...read on
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