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!Make sure to visit Ottawa, IL's Prairie Fox Books on Saturday, August 1st from 10am - 3pm to celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday! Your wizard-in-training will be able to make a potion to take home, participate in Herbology class, visit Honeydukes for free candy, try Quidditfch skills, and more. If you spend $20 or more, a magic wand will choose you from Ollivanders!
Tons of Harry Potter merchandise will be for sale, including board games, Funko Pops, journals, and tons of different books.
Masks are required, and will be strictly enforced. Sanitizing will be donw throughout the day. Games and crafts will be sanitary and socially distanced.
For more information, visit the Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/610447382909628/. You can also find out more about Prairie Fox Books by visiting https://prairiefoxbooks.com/.