Heritage Corridor Destinations

"Travels with Darley" visits the Heritage Corridor

04/19/2024 by
In 2016, Darley Newman brought her award-winning PBS program, Travels with Darley, to the Heritage Corridor region for two episodes of Season 2, "Illinois: Route 66 & Midewin" and "Illinois: Ottawa & Beyond." Both episodes are available on Am...READ MORE

Starved Rock State Park named best state park in Illinois

08/27/2023 by
Travel + Leisure recently picked the best state parks in each state, and it's no surprise that Starved Rock State Park came out on top in Illinois. The park is a perennial favorite, seeing nearly 3,000,000 visitors each year. Earlier this year, Travel Lens ranked it the ...READ MORE

Starved Rock State Park selected as a 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight

05/30/2023 by
1 of 20 Sites, Nationwide, Chosen for Community Conservation Initiative The Leave No Trace organization has selected Starved Rock State Park as a 2023 Spotlight site. As outdoor areas all over the country are being impacted by record use, this new initiati...READ MORE

Affordable, Iconic Wedding Ceremony and Reception Locations

02/06/2023 by
We’ve all been to weddings, and when it comes time to tie the knot – you want your wedding to be memorable (and better than the ceremonies you have attended in the past!). You want your guests to look back on your special day saying “That was an amazin...READ MORE

Make Joliet a Must-Do on Route 66

04/25/2018 by
The City of Joliet is a must visit along your trip down the Mother Road. Gaming, shopping, dining, a beautiful theater and an amazing ... prison. Yes, I said prison ... If you’re coming into Joliet from the City of Chicago, depending on the time of year, a stop at t...READ MORE

Top 5 Bike Trails

05/26/2017 by
Strap on your helmet and hit these popular paths. I&M Canal State Trail / LaSalle to Ottawa This 15-mile stretch of trail along the western branch of the I&M Canal begins in LaSalle, where the canal meets the Illinois River. Heading east, the trail winds bet...READ MORE

Finding History Along the Heritage Corridor

09/22/2016 by
Discovering big stories along the canal My grandfather slowed his walk. He turned to face me, peering over the top of his silver-rimmed glasses. "Well, Jake, what do you think?" I gazed up toward the sky from the rocky path we had been walking for the last...READ MORE

Historic I & M Canal. The scenic Illinois waterway offers four seasons of adventures

Must Do Adventures In and Around the Heritage Corridor

09/22/2016 by
Go on an adventure, while creating new memories with your favorite people! Some see adventure as jumping out of a plane or trying a new thrilling ride. Others might see adventure as trying something new on a dinner menu. The word "adventure" ...READ MORE

Illinois Route 66. Find fun surprises along Route 66 as it winds through the I & M Canal

Route 66 Restaurants

09/22/2016 by
America's Best Roadside Restaurants: Where to Eat Along Route 66 in Illinois ...READ MORE

Canal Towns

Route 66

Starved Rock

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Scenes from the Corridor