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!The Heritage Corridor is no stranger to delicious wine and stops to find them.
From reds and whites, to Rose, Sparkling and Dessert wines, no matter what your taste buds are craving, we have it for you.
We created “Wine Through the Corridor” as a way to explore the many towns and cities to find the wine that best suites you, while enjoying the adventure that goes along with it.
This new subsite is going to feature blog articles, events, and attractions for you to further explore and begin planning.
Go wine tasting at August Hill Winery, PK UnKorked Wine Shop and Tasting Room, and Sable Creek Wineryto experience many flavors and styles.
Sit back, relax and enjoy company with a side of wine at CatsEye Wine Bar and Clarks Run Creek.
Enjoy a delicious meal while sipping on something tasty at Wine & Cheese.
Take your love for wine to the next level!
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