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!Mark your calendars for The 2nd Annual Joliet Area Restaurant Week, held from February 18-25, 2018. Joliet will be filled with great restaurant deals for everyone to come and taste. As of writing, 31 restaurants throughout the area have signed up to offer flavorful meals during the culinary celebration.
Participating restaurants are showcased on JolietAreaRestaurantWeek.com, and deals will be revealed after the first of the year. Restaurants participating are not only in Joliet, but also in neighboring towns including Morris, Wilmington, Lockport and Shorewood.
All restaurants will be offering deals featuring a prix-fixe menu, a percentage off, buy-one-get-one entrée, free appetizer or free dessert with purchase of an entrée.
The Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) organize the event. Restaurants wishing to participate can call the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-216-9960 or visit JolietAreaRestaurantWeek.com. CVB Members can register for free, otherwise there is a small participation fee for non-member restaurants.