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 Super Bowl may look different for many reasons this year. That doesn’t mean that your spread needs to suffer. Here are some ideas and specials from some of our members.
Doc Watson’s Smokehouse has your barbecue cravings figured out! Make sure to try their Baby Rack Ribs and a side of mac & cheese. They also offer catering menus if you have a couple extra guests. Make sure to go to Doc Watson's Smokehouse | Low & Slow BBQ. Texas Style. to view their menu and they offer delivery through Door Dash and UberEats.
Chuck’s Café offers amazing food and has curbside pickup. Go to Chuck's Darien – 8025 S Cass Ave. (chuckscafedarien.com) to order online. They have great Chicken Wings, Cheese Curds, and famous BBQ and Po’ Boys. Make sure to order their Super Bowel Catering Packages including wings, appetizer platters, Cajun Chicken Sammy Packs by 2/4/21.
At Maciano’s Pizza & Pastaria in Shorewood, you can’t go wrong with Pizza, Wings, Ribs or Pasta! They have a little bit of everything and always offer a special. Go to Home - Order online in Shorewood, IL | Macianos Shorewood (foodtecsolutions.com) to order tonight!
These are just a few options around the Heritage Corridor which you can order and enjoy. No matter who you are rooting for, you’re food will be the real MVP of the night!