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!Come see Gerry Grossman live at the Hegeler Carus Mansion on August 4th, for a fun and interactive show. Known as the “Human Jukebox – Reloaded” his act is a one-man comedy, rock and roll show that features audience involvement and a repertoire of thousands of tunes.
Grossman does a great job including his audience into his act. The crowd request hits, and Grossman delivers with a bit of comedy woven in-between. He dares you to stump him with a song request! He has performed business legends including John Denver, The Byrds, The Turtles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Johnny Rivers, Tammy Wynette, Albert Brooks, Richard Lewis, The Temptations and the list goes on.
Get ready to rock with the songs and roll with laughter from beginning to end. Tickets are $15 and are available here to purchase. For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=16708