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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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. 

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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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.

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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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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.

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Starved Rock Lodge Wins Two Awards

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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center has been name Best Hotel in North Central Illinois. The contest was sponsored by Studstill Media. Radio fans from WALLS 102, Q HIT MUSIC 97.7/103.3, Classic Hits 106, WGLC Classic Country, 100.9 FM Rocks and WSPL FR 98.5 voted earlier this year. “We are humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said Lodge CEO Amy Trimble, “Dealing with the past year’s pandemic has been quite a challenge but our loyal customers have proven that we’re still on their minds and we thank them.”

In addition to receiving the most votes as the best hotel in North Central Illinois, Starved Rock Lodge is a 2021 award winner in Hotels.com’s “Loved by Guests” competition. The Lodge scored an 8.8/10 rating which ranks the hotel in an annual program to recognize partners who deliver exceptional customer service to guests. This award is based solely on guest reviews, a true testament to the Lodge’s high standards and knowing how to keep guests happy.