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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Spooky season is slowly approaching and around the Heritage Corridor, we are ready to give you a good scare this season. To start the season, you can take a journey back to a scarier time aboard on “The Volunteer,” down the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
Come ready with your ghost detector app downloaded on your phone, your best costumes, and be prepare for a ghostly, spooky mule-pulled canal boat adventure. This exclusive tour welcomes guest storyteller, Tricia Kelly, as she shares her “Scary Stories.”
Be sure to buy your tickets soon before it’s too late! October 11 & 26 are kid friendly events, but on October 15 the scare is more frightening!
Purchase your tickets here. For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=16963