Tour & Meet: Planners

The I&M Canal Heritage Corridor is the ideal destination for any size group. Discover the history of the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the charming canal towns along the way. Take a trolley tour or stroll through the canyons enjoying the fall colors at Starved Rock State Park - one of the most popular group attractions. Tour museums and historical homes, gardens, churches and architecture. Take a river or canal cruise in the afternoon and enjoy the theater or casinos when the sun goes down. Unique events such as historical reenactments, corn festivals plus music and theater festivals attract groups from all over the country. Treat your team to professional sporting events including minor league baseball and auto racing.

Getting down to business is a breeze with meeting venues to fit a multitude of events. Full-service hotels offer a host of meeting space for board meetings and banquets. Starved Rock Lodge Conference Center can accommodate weddings, corporate and social events up to 200 people. Alternative venues including Bolingbrook Golf Club, Lewis University, Joliet Junior College, the Renaissance Center and several attractions can provide the perfect fit for events of all sizes.

Personal assistance, customized itineraries, brochures, maps & videos and step-on guides are all available by contacting the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor Destinations.