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!Around this time of year, there is plenty to do in the Starved Rock Area that are unique and full of fun. If you haven’t already experienced a Trolley Tour at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center, then this is the perfect time to do so as the weather and leaves changes.
If you’ve already experienced it, well they have two seasonal Trolley rides added to the list this season that will give you a new adventure you are sure to love.
Historic Trolley Tours
Fall Color Trolley Tours
Ghost Tours
For more information about each tour, visit www.starvedrocklodge.com/activities/activities/trolley-tours/