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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.
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.
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Easter is right around corner and if you’re looking for plans to do with your family, we have some ideas that’ll be perfect for you. And don’t worry about cooking a full Easter dinner, cater your spread at one of our local restaurants, so you can focus on creating memories.
April 2 - Easter Egg Hunt, RT66 Old School Brewing (Wilmington)
Kids egg hunt at Nelsons Furniture at 1:00. Ages 1-8! ·Adult egg hunt at RT66 Old School Brewing at 2:00. CourtneyLynn Photography will be offering Easter Bunny pictures inside the brewery. 1:00-4:00PM. $10 cash only. All photos will be sent via email. Registration recommended for kids egg hunt!
April 9 – Easter at The Forge (Lemont)
Join us for a special Forgefire Easter Brunch! We'll have live acoustic music and a special Easter menu, featuring an 8oz grilled New York Steak Strip & Scrambled Eggs and a fire-roasted waffle with fresh fruit. And don't forget to sign up for a WONDERful spring scavenger hunt! Our Spring Scavenger hunt, Wonderland Adventure, will make you think "curiouser and curiouser" as you solve riddles and puzzles, and challenge the Queen of Hearts!
April 9 – Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail, Lemont Park District (Lemont)
Hop on the Centennial Trail and go table to table from our local Sponsors & Partners for treats! Includes basket. Registration Ages 2 years-12 years only. $5 per resident $10 per non-resident
April 15 – Easter Egg Hunt, Heritage Harbor (Ottawa)
This isn't your typical Easter Egg Hunt, this is a NIGHT TIME Easter Egg Hunt. Meet at the Pavilion at Knots Landing at 7:30pm on April 15th and hunt for some great prizes!
April 15 – Adult Easter Egg Hunt, August Hill Winery (Utica)
Want to feel like a kid again? Join us at the tasting room for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt! Find an egg and take it to an AHW associate to claim a prize. Each egg will have something special! One egg per customer. Participants must be 21 or over.
April 16 – Easter Parade, Heritage Harbor (Ottawa)
Our annual Easter Parade will start at 3pm at Pinnacle Pointe. We will travel throughout the East side and travel across our connecting road where the parade will end at Cottage Green.
April 10 – Breakfast with the Bunny, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center (Oglesby)
$20 Adults, $15 Children 10 and under, Children 3 and under are free Come get in the Easter Spirit with a Breakfast with the Bunny! After breakfast, the Bunny himself with join us and we will have an egg hunt! Advanced reservations are required as space is limited.
April 16 – Easter Catering! Relax & Let Us Do the Work! The Public Landing Restaurant (Lockport)
Bring the flavors of the Public Landing home for the holiday! Featuring "The Hopper" Easter Catering Package. Serves up to 6 guests. Order by April 9th, pick up April 16th. All orders come with reheating instructions.
April 17 – Easter Champagne Brunch, Bolingbrook Golf Club (Bolingbrook)
Reservations are suggested for the Easter Brunch at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. The Easter Bunny will be present all day!