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.
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!
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.
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.
09/15/2023 by Lauren Las
John Mulaney & Pete Davidson will be at Rialto Square Theatre on Sunday, October 8. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 19 at 10 AM.
John Mulaney is a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. Mulaney can be seen in his latest Netflix stand up...READ MORE
08/27/2023 by Lauren Las
Rebuild Illinois Cultural Capital Planning Grants - due 10/25/23
IDNR Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grants - due 8/31/23
Rebuild Illinois Cultural Capital Planning Grants
The purpose of the Rebuild Illinois Cultural Capital Planning Grants is t...READ MORE
08/27/2023 by Lauren Las
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recognized recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year awards, expressing gratitude to individuals and members of outdoor organizations for their volunteer service to IDNR and the people of Illinois.
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06/22/2023 by Lauren Las
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 comfortab...READ MORE
06/13/2023 by Lauren Las
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced schedule changes for Amtrak’s Lincoln Service trains, following the successful implementation of the Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed rail project that enable passenger service to reach 110 mph! Effe...READ MORE
05/26/2023 by Lauren Las
Serve Illinois is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life. Nominated projects must be sponsored by units of local ...READ MORE
05/22/2023 by Lauren Las
National Road Trip Day 2023 is this Friday, May 26th and the Official Destination is Pontiac, IL!
The Friday before Memorial Day is declared National Road Trip Day and serves as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. Millions of Americans hit the road e...READ MORE
05/11/2023 by Lauren Las
Massive congratulations to Noon Whistle Brewing and Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling on their awards at the 2023 World Beer Cup® Awards in Nashville on May 10th!
The World Beer Cup® is “the most prestigious beer competition in the world, hel...READ MORE
05/09/2023 by Lauren Las
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! The annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry spotlights the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation. This year&#...READ MORE
05/03/2023 by Lauren Las
Featuring gifts from Illinois artisans, makers and attractions.
248 W. Canal Street, North Utica, IL
Open 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. every day!
Featuring items from makers in the Illinois Made program:
Fine Field Potte...READ MORE
05/02/2023 by Lauren Las
Heritage Corridor Destinations, in coordination with more than a dozen municipalities, has been awarded a $1.6 million grant under the Route 66 Grant Program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO...READ MORE
04/11/2023 by Lauren Las
The Heritage Corridor Ale Trail is back and in full effect! It’s time to take an adventure through the Corridor and explore our wonderful breweries with some of the best tasting beer! We are excited to get you set up for the 2023 passport so that you can win ...READ MORE
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