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.
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READ ON!Cruise through the many downtowns around the Heritage Corridor this summer while exploring exotic, classic, one-of-kind cars you don’t normally see. It’s Cruise Night season and several of our towns are hosting fun-filled nights with more than just cars - there's live music to enjoy too! Explore Downtown Morris, Plainfield and Lemont while visiting some of their local restaurants and shops along the way.
Walk the streets of Downtown Morris andtake in the one-of-a-kind classic cars. Morris boasts many many restaurants and shops within walking distance that you can explore as well. Enjoy the 60s & 70s music as they turn back the hands of time.
Each Tuesday, Plainfield Cruise Nights bring classic and custom cars to the downtown Lockport Street, along with live music and great crowds. If you stir up an appetite, be sure to stop at one of the many restaurants and venture off into one of several unique shops in the area.
From exotic cars to Jeeps and even tractors, this car show gives you a different theme each night, offering a wide range of styles. Later this month you can explore Jeep night, Buick/Olds/Pontiac, and Harley/Custom bikes.
Each Monday, classics and sports cars line up in historic downtown Lockport featuring live music and the Market at the Square. Stop in for an appetizer and drinks or a full entree at one of several restaurants on State Street.
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