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I&M Canal Food & Drink

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.

9th Street Pub

253 Ninth Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-8960

Al's Steak House

1990 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2388

Alfano's Pizzeria

1476 US-6
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-0923

Alter Brewing Company

2300 Wisconsin Avenue #213
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-541-9558

Annie's Hideaway

323 Railroad Avenue
Naplate, IL 61350
815-433-9686

Back Door Lounge

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

Barrel & Vine

206 Main St
Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8687

BASH (Burger and Sushi House)

1012 N La Salle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2274

Bishops Hill - Winery

310 Bridge Street
Joliet, IL 60435
312-617-1116

Blue Eyed Rascal Bakery

121 East Main Street
Streator, IL 61364
815-712-0793

Bluegill Boathouse Marina Bar & Grill

411 Great Loop East
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-4406

Bruce & Ollie's

166 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8034

Burger Theory

1471 Rock Creek Blvd.
Joliet, IL 60431
630-229-6074

Camp Aramoni

809 N. 2199 Rd.
Tonica, IL 61370
815-224-7333

Casa Mia

219 18th Avenue
Naplate, IL 61350
815-434-0758

Cat's Eye - A Wine Bar

724 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-1389

Cherry Hill Cafe

2635 E Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-726-0881

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets

8025 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
331-431-4000

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts

143 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8047

Clayton's Tap

122 W. Washington St.
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-3811

Corner Stone Tavern

103 Stephen Street
LEMONT, IL 60439
630-863-7735

Cross Street Grill

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

Cut 158 Chophouse

110 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
815-630-4219

Digs on Canal

316 Canal Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-243-7210

Dock Rotz Tavern

859 South Ridge Road
Minooka, IL 60447
815-467-2200

Embers Tap House

933 S. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
815-552-3031

Flourish Juice Co.

3000 W. Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60435
815-310-5866

Fritz's Pour House

1511 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435
779-225-8608

Gaetanos Vault

200 E Main St
Streator, IL 61364
815-822-9000

Hamburgerseria

1015 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2883

Hank's Farm Restaurant

2973 N. IL Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2540

Haunted Trails Entertainment Park & Picnic Groves

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

HAZE Smokehouse

159 Bucklin St
La Salle, IL 61301
815-780-8374

Heroes West Joliet

1530 Commerce Lane
Joliet, IL 60431
815-725-1234

Hickory Creek Brewing Company

1333 S Schoolhouse Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
779-803-3974

Home Cut Donuts

815 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-727-3511

Honest Abe's Tap & Grill

3585 N. Route 47
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-2485

Hughie McClafferty's

118 Stephen Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8152

Ike & Oak Brewing Company

6315 Main Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
331-998-2907

Jeremiah Joe Coffee

807 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

2971 E. 8th Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4160

Jitters Coffee House

178 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-0048

John and Rina's

131 E. Church Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-228-2553

Joy & Ed's Bar and Grill

113 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4850

Juliet's

205 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-666-1244

Krema Coffee Roasters for Lockport

917 State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-450-3396

La Dolce Vita Per Tutti

16108 S Route 59, Suite 201
Plainfield, IL 60586
815-733-5521

Lock & Mule by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

1025 S. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-324-9549

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

754 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-1851

Lodge Restaurant

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

Lodi Tap House - Utica

101 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-739-0406

Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria

850 Brookforest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
1-815-773-0800

Merichka's

604 Theodore Street
Crest Hill, IL 60403
815-723-9371

Millstone Bakery

821 1st Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-250-0877

Miskatonic Brewing Company

1000 N. Frontage Road, Unit C
Darien, IL 60561
630-541-9414

Next Mex

319 Front Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8636

Nick's Tavern

221 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-6564

Nonie's Bakery

522 S. Clark Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-5002

Pelican Harry's

14807 S. Founders Crossing
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-301-5555

Pesciolino Osteria

24554 S. Pheasant Lane
Channahon, IL 60410
815-255-6901

Pollyanna Brewing Company

431 Talcott Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
630-914-5834

Popus Gourmet Popcorn

2004 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-280-5133

Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center

200 W. 8th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-6500

Rich & Creamy

920 N. Broadway
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-2899

Rosebud Lemont

12350 Derby Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
630-599-6000

Route 66 Food N Fuel

2401 South Chicago Rd.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-724-0066

Skeleton Key Brewery

8102 Lemont Road, Unit 300
Woodridge, IL 60517
630-395-9033

Skoog's Pub & Grill

155 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5800

Star Union Spirits

350 5th Street Suite 135
Peru, IL 61354
815-205-1234

Streator Tourism

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

The Cafe at Starved Rock Lodge

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

The Cheese Shop 'n' Deli

1219 Fulton Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0478

The Hi-Way Restaurant

210 West Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-9431

The New Chalet Restaurant

514 State Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2746

The Pub Morris

200 Gore Road
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-4200

The Reserve Steakhouse at Harrah's Casino

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

The Veranda at Starved Rock Lodge

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

Thyme Craft Kitchen

405 5th Street
Peru, IL 61354
815-780-8774

Uptown Grill

601 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-4545

Weits Cafe

213 Liberty St.
Morris, IL 60450
815-513-3348

White Fence Farm

1376 Joliet Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
630-739-1720

Woody's Steak House

1321 LaSalle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2400

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