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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!Whether it’s made on you grill out back or devoured at your favorite restaurant, you can’t have a full Summer without having delicious barbecue to enjoy. Next Monday is National Barbeque Day and around the Corridor we have a few undeniably tasty restaurants for you try, so you don’t have to do all the cooking.
Enjoy one of Chicago's most inspired blend of Mexican, Cajun-Creole, good old southern cooking, and tastiest slow cooked smoked BBQ.
This delicious barbecue spot specializes in Central Texas Style BBQ. Their meat is rubbed with spices ad smoked over indirect heat.
They pride themselves on providing great homes cooked meals and delicious finger licking barbecue.
Award-winning BBQ, Blues, and Bourbon bar/restaurant offering a variety of menu options, indoor and outdoor seating, carryout, live music, and kids' menu.
This local treasure offers some of the best fine dining experience in the area serving a variety of dishes including the King Prime Rib and slab mouthwatering goodness!