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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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. 

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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

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.

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The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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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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fForest Fest is back in Morris!

fForest Fest is back in Morris, IL! The festival will take place Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, in Goold Park from 10:00 am - 8 pm. This festival is put on by True North and the I&M Canal Cleanup Coalition (IMC3), a non-profit focused on cleaning up and caring for the I&M Canal in Morris and around Grundy County. 

This one-of-a-kind festival features many family-friendly activities that are suitable for all ages. Shop vintage handmade items at the market, bring a chair, blanket, or dance to live music from singers, songwriters, punks, and bands, eat delicious food served in the Food Truck Rally, and enjoy many activities offered by specific vendors. Explore the new fFest friends family expo with even more vendors and create memories all day. Everyone is welcome. Rain or shine, the event goes on. 

Gates open at 10 am. There will be a $10 entry fee for individuals older than 5. Children 5 and under are free. Reentry is allowed with a wristband. Tickets are only available at the gate. There is no presale at this time.

Are you traveling to Morris for the fest? Plan to stay for the weekend! Morris has many shops, restaurants, and hotels to entertain and accommodate you and your friends/family. 

Find your home away from home at the Quality Inn-Morris. Located off I-80, this hotel gives you easy access to the festival and many attractions, such as the I&M Canal, Hollywood Casino, Old Joliet Prison, Chicagoland Speedway, and Route 66 Speedway. 

If you want to find more things to do in town and the surrounding areas, request a free I&M Canal Towns travel guide. Make sure to follow VisitMorris on Facebook. 

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