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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!Celebrate all the local boutiques, antiques, breweries, wineries, coffee shops and more in your area for Small Business Saturday on November 27, 2021. This holiday season, find something unique and special to gift your loved ones.
Around the corridor, we have so many amazing businesses to explore. From the one-of-a-kind shops along the towns of the I&M Canal, unique spots along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 and all the special locations around the Starved Rock area.
For all the boutique and antique lovers, check out this list here of shops to explore with so many awesome finds that you won’t see anywhere else.
Ture North - Morris IL Jilley's Boutique - Lemont, IL Rock Paper Scissors - Ottawa, IL
If you love wine and want to expand your taste palate, then take a look at our list of wineries and wine shops here.
Wine & Cheese Company - Plainfield, IL Augusut Hill Winery - Utica, IL PK UnKorked Wine Shop & Tasting Room - Pontiac, IL
For all the beer lovers out there, we got you covered! Check out this list of all our wonderful breweries that you will love right here.
Tangled Roots Brewing Company - Ottawa, IL Ike & Oak Brewing Co - Woodridge, IL MyGrain Brewing Co - Joliet, IL
This holiday season, invest in your community by shopping locally! There are so many awesome treasures to find, making them even more special. For more information about Shop Small and Small Business Saturday, visit www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/