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!
It’s that time of year again where many shops and restaurants are painting their towns emerald green, in spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. As you begin making plans, we wanted to share a list of places around the Heritage Corridor where you can shop, dine, or drink up.
See what’s coming up ahead, to help you plan out your festivities all month long:
Where to Eat/Drink:
Celebrate all week long with tasty meals, drink deals, and special freebies each day!
March 10 – 17, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Indulge in a delicious St. Patrick’s Day menu with some of your favorites such as, the classic corned beef & cabbage. Or try something unique such as the deconstructed Strout pot pie.
Starts March 13, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Dig into a smoked corned beef family dinner pack to enjoy with delicious flavors with every bite.
March 12 – 17, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Get a taste of their flavorful corned beef, with braised cabbage, boiled red potatoes and carrots made to perfection.
March 17, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Pull up a seat and dig into a full platter or corned beef, cabbage, glazed baby carrots, parslied new potatoes, mixed green salad, sweet & sour coleslaw, and Irish apple tarts.
March 17, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Join in on all the fun in Utica as several businesses celebrate St. Paddy’s Day together, along with Clarks Run Creek Gifts & Wine for their special green slushie!
Click Here For More Information
Enjoy delicious food specials along with nitro beer tappings. Every customer will get a raffle ticket for a Lodi gift basket
March 12 - 17, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Get festive with their new Shamhop Irish Red Ale. Made with sweet caramel malts that balances with the delicate earthy hop notes.
Click Here For More Information
Sip on a glass of their Emerald Apple Wine which is semi-sweet and glittery made from locally grown apples.
Click Here For More Information
Get lucky with all the rich flavor of their new Shamrock Kiss Martini all month long!
March 1 – 31, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Things To Do:
Help Liam the leprechaun finds this legendary treasure that has been stolen from a bunch of goblins. With this digitally enhanced scavenger hunt, you must solve puzzles and answer riddles before time runs out!
March 19 – 21, 2021
Click Here For More Information
The Emerald Society Bagpipes & Drums will be playing live, so come out and enjoy classic tunes with great food.
March 14, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Learn about the hardworking Irish who helped developed the areas around us, while working in the industries of the canal buildings and steel manufacturing.
March 14, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Join in on all the fun and march in the St. Patrick’s Parade, then stop by the cook-off to indulge in some delicious flavors.
March 13, 2021
Click Here For More Information
Jam out with Michael Rawls as he plays all the St. Patty’s Day favorites along with your favorite rock, blues, country and more!
March 20, 2021
Click Here For More Information about the Parade
Click Here For More Information about the Cook-Off
Come dressed in all green, grab your friends, and spread the luck for St. Patty’s Day! Be sure to check each location’s Covid-19 guidelines to ensure a safe experience for everyone.
Shamrock on!