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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

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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Events

Events

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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The Illinois & Michigan Canal 96 miles that made Chicago what it is today I&M Canal Boat Tours Ride on a Replica of a Mule-Pulled Canal Boat



I&M Canal Attractions

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.

This “highway” allowed for many cities along the Canal to come to life. And today, these cities blend history with a modern sophistication and authnetic charm that will definitely make for a delightful trip. With delightful restaurants like Tallgrass Restaurant (Lockport, IL) and Nick’s Tavern (Lemont, IL), boutique shops like Betty’s (Morris, IL) and Weeta's Boutique  (Ottawa, IL), and excitement like The Forge: Lemont Quarries (Lemont, IL) and Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL), a visit to the I&M Canal will be an experience to remember.

Adventur-e-Bike Rental LLC

 Locations Vary
Utica, IL 61373
815-313-9416

Awesome Ottawa Tours

 629 Court Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-343-4940

Buffalo Range Shooting Park

 1252 N. 2803 Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
1-815-433-2471

C&M Canoe Rental

 3401 E. 2062nd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-6690

Carbon Hill School Museum

 875 Second St.
Carbon Hill, IL 60416
815-347-0810

Cathedral Area Preservation Association of Joliet (CAPA)

 P.O. Box 3662
Joliet, IL 60434
815-726-4163

Catlin Park

 2560 E. 1251 Rd.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-0518

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

 5100 Museum Drive
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-423-6709

Columbia Woods (Forest Preserve District of Cook County)

 Intersection of Archer Avenue & Willow Springs Road
Willow Springs, IL 60480

Dayton Bluffs
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630-428-4500

Dollinger Family Farm

 7502 E. Hansel Road
Channahon, IL 60410
815-467-4698

Forest Preserve District of Will County

 Access: .10 mile east of Route 53 (Scott Street) on Columbia Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-8700

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

 25055 W. Walnut Lane
Channahon, IL 60410
815-722-9470

Gallery Seven

 200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor)
Lockport, IL 60441
815-483-4310

Gaylord Building Historic Site

 200 W. 8th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-9400

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

 2643 N. IL Rt. 178
Utica, IL 61373
(866) 399-3866

Grundy County Corn Festival

 P.O. Box 22
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-CORN (2676)

Grundy County Historical Society and Museum

 510 W. Illinois Avenue
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-4880

Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel

 151 N. Joliet Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800

Haunted Trails Entertainment Park & Picnic Groves

 1423 N. Broadway Street, (Rt. 53)
Joliet, IL 60435
815-722-7800

Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm

 4853 US Highway 52
Minooka, IL 60447
815-475-7373

Hegeler Carus Mansion

 1307 Seventh Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-5892

Heritage Harbor Ottawa

 1851 Old Chicago Rd.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-5000

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort

 2558 North 3653rd Road
Sheridan, IL 60551
855-427-6329

Hollywood Casino Joliet

 777 Hollywood Boulevard
Joliet, IL 60436
888-436-7737

Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Route 66

 9 West Cass St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-927-1540

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

 2600 Plank Road
Peru, IL 61354

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

 950 N. 27th Road, Route 1
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-667-4054

Isle a la Cache Museum

 501 E. Romeo Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-727-8100

Joliet Area Historical Museum

 204 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-723-5201

Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

 Access E. Route 53 & Scott Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-8700

Joliet Slammers Baseball

 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive
Joliet, IL 60432
815-722-2287

Kayak Starved Rock Campground

 1170 N. 27th Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
630-567-4653

LaSalle County Historical Society

 101 E. Canal Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4861

Lemont Area Historical Society

 306 Lemont St.
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-2972

Lockport Area Genealogical & Historical Society

 222 East 9th Street
Lockport, IL 60441

Lockport Township Park District

 1811 S. Lawrence Ave.
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-1183

Matthiessen State Park

 2568 E. 950th Rd.
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4726

Midwest SOARRING Foundation

 133 W 13th St.
Lockport, IL 60441
773-585-8613

National Heritage Corridor Visitors Center: Civic Center Authority

 POB 501
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-496-0193

North Central Illinois ARTworks

 PO Box 1251
La Salle, IL 61301

Old Joliet Prison

 1125 N. Collins Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-723-5201

One Eleven Wine Bar and Martini Parlour

 111 Stephen St
Lemont, IL 60439
630-410-8229

Open Space Art Gallery and Studios

 223 W. Madison St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-293-7099

Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum

 1100 Canal Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-9353

Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum

 151 Washington Street
Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-7976

Skydive Chicago

 3215 East 1969th Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0000

St. James at Sag Bridge

 10600 S. Archer Ave
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-7000

Stage 212, Inc

 700 1st Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-3025

Starved Rock Hikers
LaSalle County, IL 61354

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center

 One Lodge Lane
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4211

Starved Rock State Park

 2668 East 873 Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
1-815-667-5351

Streator Tourism

 204 S. Bloomington St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2055

The Forge: Lemont Quarries

 1001 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439

The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate

 20 South Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60433
815-722-1420

Westclox Museum

 312 5th Street
Peru, IL 61354
815-250-0617

Will County Historical Museum and Research Center

 803 S. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-5080

Will County Historical Society's Heritage Village

 249 W. 2nd St
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-5080

William Reddick Mansion

 100 W. Lafayette Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-6100

Scenes from the Corridor