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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!Three years of adventures call for three days of celebration!
Join the Forge: Lemont Quarries for a 3-day festival to celebrate their 3rd Birthday. Enjoy days of live music, including renowned cover band Maggie Speaks, and end the night with a firework show!
The weekend will be filled with fun that encompasses all that The Forge stands for Exhilaration, Education, and Entertainment! Get ready to spend the weekend outside in their gorgeous park with live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, hands-on educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, challenging races, and more!
For a festival like no other, come out to The Forge: Lemont Quarries from Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th, and enjoy all that The Forge has to offer!
Check out the Schedule for the weekend
FRIDAY
6:00 PM - Forge Fest Races: Short Course Twilight MTB Race
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM -Glow In The Park
8:15 PM - Forge Fest Races: Night Trail Run
SATURDAY
3:00 PM - Live Music Begins
6:00 PM - Maggie Speaks
Dusk - Fireworks Show
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM -Dog Rescue Spot
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Face Painting
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Nature Crafts
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Foam Party
1:30 PM - Live Music Begins
3:00 PM - Led Zeppelin 2
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