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.
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READ ON!This Sunday, June 6, 2021 kick off your summer by making your way to downtown Lemont to explore their Market on Canal event. Shop over 35 vintage and handcrafted vendors while enjoying the beautiful weather.
Not only can you find some amazing unique items to take home, but the event also includes live music, food trucks and craft beer.
Some vendors you can expect to see there, but not limited to:
Tickets are $5 and kids under 12 are free. Be sure to buy your tickets today at www.mabelsmarket.com/events/market-on-canal-general-admission. You will be entered into a drawing to win one of the three $25 Market Bucks prize opportunities which can be used as cash at any vendor at Market on Canal.
For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=16131