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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.
READ ON!Market on Mill Businesses: Unit #1 – The Sacred Rites – Holistic and Spiritual Products & Services Unit #2 – MNB Sweets – Freeze Dried Candy & Sweets Unit #3 – Locker Room – Custom Apparel & Novelty Items Unit #4 – VivaScapes – Custom Acrylic Aquariums & Accessories Unit #5 – Oh Pickles – Homemade Pickles, Pickle Dips, and Pickle Merchandise Unit #6 – The Alpaca Shoppe – High Quality Alpaca Products – Socks, Slippers, Gloves, etc Unit #7 – Blissfully Rooted – Ethically Sourced Aromatherapy Goods and Self-Care Products Unit #8 – Coincide – High Quality, Essential Daily Living Products Unit #9 – Freckled Farm Girls – Handmade Signs, Ornaments, and Seasonal Décor Unit #10 – Hazell's Headdress – Custom Wood Burned Hats Unit #11 – Mon Petit Chou – Local Gourmet Food Items Unit #12 – The Artful Hook – Unique Abstract Art & Handmade Crochet Items
Matthiessen State Park is an Illinois state park located a few miles sou...read on
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