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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

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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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

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

Bishop's 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

Bruce & Ollie's

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

Burger Theory

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

Cajun Connection

 2958 North IL Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-9855

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

Cut 158 Chophouse

 110 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
815-409-7411

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

Elder Brewing Company

 218. E Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-953-0127

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

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

Hickory Creek Brewing Company

 1005 W. Laraway Road
Unit 260
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

Juliet's

 205 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-630-5654

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
815-667-4324

Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria

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

Mark's on 59

 714 Cottage St.
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-744-3043

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

Morris Chop Shop

 701 N. Liberty Street
Morris, IL 60450
815-710-5006

MyGrain Brewing

 50 E. Jefferson Street Suite 106
Joliet, IL 60432
815-345-3339

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

One Eleven Wine Bar and Martini Parlour

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

Orange & Brew Bottle Shop

 1027 Burlington
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-541-3880

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

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

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

Sweet Tooth

 108 Washington Street
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-1003

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 Country Farmhouse Buffet Breakfast & Brunch

 425 US-6 D
Morris, IL 60450

The Hi-Way Restaurant

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

The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

 808 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9549

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 Red Dog Grill

 1970 N. 2753rd Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-4406

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

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