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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!Live music is back at Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy live music with a great view and outdoor dining every Friday and select Saturdays from 8 PM - 11 PM. Whether you enjoy classical rock, country, or the blues, you surely will enjoy listening to these talented musicians. The first performance will start Friday, May 26th, and the last event will be Saturday, September 2nd.
Saturday, May 26th Jeff Manfredini - Pop, Rock, Folk, & Country 60's to present
Saturday, May 27th Steve Sharp Band - Classical Rock
Friday, June 2nd Crossroads - Blues
Friday, June 9th Those Two Guys - Classic Rock , Country, and Blues
Friday, June 16th Tim Ajster Band - Classic Rock
Friday, June 23rd The Wise Guys - Classic Rock and Country
Saturday, June 24th The Valley Katz - Classic Rock
Friday, June 30th Crooked Lines - Classical Rock
Friday, July 7th Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel - Original Soul, Blues, and Rock
Friday, July 14th - River Road Trio - Country Rock and Country Alternative
Friday, July 21st Jeff and Nez - Acoustic Duo playing Classical Rock, Pop, and Country
Friday, July 28th 3 Day Weekend. - Rock' N Roll
Saturday, July 29th Wild Card - Rock, Pop, and Country
Friday August 4th Automatic Monster - Rock' N Roll
Friday, August 11th - Jimmy Buffett Night
Saturday, August 12th Snapshot - Classic Rock
Friday, August 18th Big Uproar - Classic/Modern Rock
Friday, August 25th Abbynormal - Rock
Saturday, August 26th Friday Jackson - Rock and more
Friday, September 1st Jaik Willis - Folk, Blues, and Rock Remix
Saturday, September 2nd Rodeo Drive - Classic Rock and Country