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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. 

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Route 66

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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

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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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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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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Gardner - Red Carpet Corridor 2024

302 N. Center Street Gardner, IL 60424
815-237-2592
Dates: May. 4, 2024 - May. 5, 2024
Times: Apx. 9am-4pm
Admission: Free
Location: Gardner, 302 N. Center Street , Gardner, IL 60424

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Meet & Greet with the Mayor at the Two-Cell Jail where you can pick up this year's giveaway. Other Saturday & Sunday activities Include: Gardner Archives open in the Village Hall. The Gardner Lions Club at The Street Car Diner serving root beer floats and pork chop sandwiches from 10:00 til gone. Stop at The Shop to enter a free drawing for a Burma Shave sign and a Route 66, 100th Anv., cap. Cici & Lala's will be having a sidewalk sale on Depot St. Saturday only events on Depot St: Scapegoats Car Show in parking lot 10-4. At the Gazebo, Elvis tribute artist Landon James will perform 1:00-3:00, Church of Hope Rock-a-thon at the Gazebo 10-1. Creative Gemz Craft Show 9-3. Sunday only event on Depot St: Tractor Show 10-4.4.Junk in the trunk from 9- More info contact: 815-237-2592

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