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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!Outdoor activites are great, but not when the temperatures drop! But you don't have to sit at home bored - we rounded up fun indoor activities to keep your warm and entertained this winter.
Whether you want to learn about wildlife from your couch, hear live music, or see a nationally-renowned comic, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Birding the Preserves (Zoom Webinar): January 5th, 7-8pm
The Commodores - Rialto Square Theatre: January 7th, 7:30pm
Winter Recreation (Zoom Webinar): January 14th, 6-7pm
Take a break with Woodpeckers (Zoom Webinar): January 20th, noon
Nikki Glaser - Rialto Square Theatre: January 21st 7pm, 9:30pm
Scotty McCreery - Rialto Square Theatre: January 27th, 8:00pm
Meditative Mandalals - Sugar Creek Administration Center: January 28th, 10-11am