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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!For anyone who enjoys a good bottle of wine, the Café at Starved Rock Lodge sells Starved Rock label table wines made by Prairie State Winery, created from all Illinois grapes! Glasses of wine are also available for purchase. Combine that wine with a jar of one of their locally made specialty mustards or flavored salsas and jams to wow your guests at your next get together.
The perfect romantic getaway awaits you at Landers House Bed and Breakfast and Cottages. Located in the heart of Downtown Utica, Illinois, and just minutes from breathtaking read on
Brightwood Inn is nestled at 14 acres of within Matthiessen State Park and conveniently situated 4 miles from read on
Pleasant Creek Campground is nestled in a wooded setting along a tributary of the Vermillion River, surrounded by rolling hills and mature trees. The campground is located 5 miles from the entrance...read on
Discover the beauty of Starved Rock State Park and read on
The Days Inn Oglesby is conveniently located 5 miles from Starved Rock State Park. This award winning hotel offe...read on
Buffalo Range Shooting Park is centrally located near the Illinois River and historic Starved Rock State Park. Buffa...read on
The Hegeler Carus Mansion is a National Historic Landmark in LaSalle, Illinois (just a short drive from Starved Rock...read on
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