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!Whether it's a gift for mom, dad, teacher, boss, bestfriend or just yourself, you can never go wrong with wine as a gift for the holidays. Expand your taste palette or just stick to your seasonal favorites this year.
Here are a few early holiday deals and gift ideas for all the wine lovers in your life:
Tasting Kits
4 tasting half bottles of wine and 2 tastings glasses with notes for $50
Holiday Gift Baskets
6 Custom gift baskets that work for every taste and budget. Fill them with wine, beer, cheese, accessories, chocolate, etc.
August Hill Winery: Utica, IL
Holiday Wine Box
A festive collection of hand-crafted wines specially selected by winemakers. Includes twelve 375 mL bottles.
Clark Run Creek Wine & Gifts: Utica, IL
Wine Tasting
Featuring a great selection of wines from all around the world, also featuring many Illinois wineries.
Bishops Hill Winery: Joliet, IL
Wine Gift Basket
Enjoy customized gift baskets with the price range from $75 - $185
These are only a few ideas down the Heritage Corridor, so be sure to stay up-to-date with more gift ideas, discounts and wine deals on our Facebook Page
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