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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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Events

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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I Want To...

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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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4.5 Billion Years in 45 Minutes (Zoom Webinar)


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Dates: Jan. 27, 2021
Times: 6:00PM-7:00PM

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***Please note this program is being offered virtually via Zoom.***

Fossils tell the chronological story of lifeforms on earth. Learn how time is divided and discover the developments displayed in each major period. As we imagine times past, we will also look at Illinois' contribution to fossil evidence.

This free webinar is designed for beginners wanting to grasp the geologic time scale. We will speed through time beginning with the formation of the Earth with simple language and fascinating photos. This presentation will be 45 minutes with additional time for questions and discussion at the end.

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