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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!Fortune released its 2023 list of the top 50 Best Places to Live for Families, and Heritage Corridor Destinations community Bolingbrook, IL took the 48th spot!
As Fortune writes, "Located just 30 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago, Bolingbrook provides a comfortable suburban environment for those wanting to be near the Windy City while enjoying a little more space and greenery."
"First developed in the 1960s, the village experienced rapid growth in the 1980s and ’90s, and today still continues to attract new residents, especially those with children, in part thanks to its great public schools."
Experience the best of Bolingbrook for yourself. Hit the links or host an event at the gorgeous Bolingbrook Golf Club, tour the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport, and get a good night's sleep at the Residence Inn Bolingbrook or Holiday Inn & Suites - both conveniently located just off of I-55.