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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!Your downtown shops will be open from 11-3 for a day of shopping! There will be food trucks at the events as well as food and drinks at participating restaurants and bars downtown.
Each event day is a fun filled day of activities for your family, so bring some lawn chairs and enjoy the day! There will be games, face painting and other activities for the kids as well.
Don't forget to stick around for the fabulous bands we have lined up for each event! Music is slated from 2-5 at the corner of Liberty and Main
June 26th - Cadillac Groove July 24th - The Clients August 28th - Whiskey Romance
Be there! You'll be glad you did!