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.
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Malibu Bay Breeze
Specialty Cocktail
Crafted with Malibu Rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice, this drink is sure to get ya feeling good!
Almar Orchard
Hard Cider
A refreshing apple hard cider.
Al Chess Deathmatch
Table Beer - 4.3%
Crafted with precision and care, AI Chess Deathmatch, a collaboration with Werk Force Brewing, showcases a complex flavor profile that mirrors the intricate moves on a chessboard. The New Zealand hops infuse the beer with a harmonious blend of fruity, floral, and herbal notes, creating a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate.
Embrace the fusion of tradition and innovation, strategy and flavor, with "AI Chess Deathmatch." Experience the checkered elegance of chess in every bottle, and let your taste buds embark on a journey as exciting as a grandmaster's match.
Pickle Someone Your Own Size
Pickle Beer - 5%
This one is a pickle lover's dream come true! A fresh new batch of Pickle Someone Your Own Size pickle-infused beer is here.
Available starting today at both our Lombard Brewpub and Naperville Tasting Rooms, this quirky creation is guaranteed to tickle your taste buds.
Dill-iciously Unique: Crafted with a flavorful infusion of pickles, this beer boasts a tangy, briny, refreshing, and distinctive kick. It's a sip that'll keep you guessing with every taste.
P.O.G Allure
Berliner-style Weisse Ale
This Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Berliner-Style Weisse Ale is loaded with fresh tropical fruits making it perfect for the patio.
Wildcat
Cream - Ale
A refreshing cream ale.