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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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. 

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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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.

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Events

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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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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I&M Canal Shopping

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.

This “highway” allowed for many cities along the Canal to come to life. And today, these cities blend history with a modern sophistication and authnetic charm that will definitely make for a delightful trip. With delightful restaurants like Tallgrass Restaurant (Lockport, IL) and Nick’s Tavern (Lemont, IL), boutique shops like Betty’s (Morris, IL) and Weeta's Boutique  (Ottawa, IL), and excitement like The Forge: Lemont Quarries (Lemont, IL) and Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL), a visit to the I&M Canal will be an experience to remember.

229 Estates

 229 West Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9201

A Mess of Things

 726 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-2389

Amazing Fantasy Books & Comics

 113 E. 9th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-834-1658

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.

 106 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5211

B Dominique Boutique

 542 W. Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-993-5828

Blain's Farm & Fleet - Ottawa

 4140 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4536

Blain's Farm & Fleet - Romeoville

 451 S. Weber Rd.
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-905-3333

Canal Cargo Market

 737 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-342-2555

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

 5100 Museum Drive
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-423-6709

Clarks Run Antiques

 215 North Division Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-7190

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts

 143 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8047

Conrad's Harley-Davidson, Inc.

 19356 NE Frontage Rd.
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-725-2000

Gallery Seven

 200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor)
Lockport, IL 60441
815-483-4310

Handy Foods

 604 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2300

Hollingworth Candies, Inc.

 926 N. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
800-807-2275

House of Jerky

 723 S. Clark St.
Unit 5
Utica, IL 61373

Jilley's Boutique

 117 Stephen St
LEMONT, IL 60439
630-914-5895

Jobst Monuments & Gifts

 402 West Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0310

Joe's Beverage Warehouse

 460 N Independence Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-524-4209

Kenwood Liquors

 12037 W. 159th Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-590-8210

Lady Di's

 715 LaSalle St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-3232

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

 754 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-1851

Louis Joliet Mall

 3340 Mall Loop Drive
Suite 1249
Joliet, IL 60431
815-439-1000

Morris Retail Association

 220 Liberty Street
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-0200

Peaces of Fashion

 918 1st Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-228-1116

Popus Gourmet Popcorn

 2004 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-280-5133

Prairie Fox Books

 719 La Salle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-7323

RPS Toys

 820 LaSalle St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4233

Shafer Wilson Designs

 248 W. Canal Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-261-9960

Smokey Row Antiques Shop

 112 Stephen Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-1112

SPACES

 221 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9702

Spotted Eagle's Nature's Spirit Jewelry

 248 W. Canal Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-261-9960

Starved Rock Hot Glass

 700 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5445

T's Midwest Boutique

 124 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8032

The Cafe at Starved Rock Lodge

 One Lodge Lane
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4211

The Old Wood Store

 908 S. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
630-709-3628

The Rock and Soul

 229 N. Clark Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-228-1983

Thimbles

 940 S. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
1-815-836-8735

True North

 539 Bedford Rd.
Morris, IL 60450
815-705-0161

Western Factory Outlet

 130 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
1-815-224-2668

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