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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.

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

Annie's Hideaway

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

Back Door Lounge

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

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

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

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

852 Sharp Dr. Unit L
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-630-4235

Gaetanos Vault

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

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

Hey Sweetie

203 W. Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-795-0055

Hickory Creek Brewing Company

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

Hollingworth Candies, Inc.

926 N. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
800-807-2275

Home Cut Donuts

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

Honest Abe's Tap & Grill

3585 IL-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
815-252-9124

Jitters Coffee House

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

John's Place

1802 5th Street
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-0506

Joy & Ed's Bar and Grill

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

Krema Coffee Roasters for Lockport

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

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

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

Nick's Tavern

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

Pesciolino Osteria

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

Rich & Creamy

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

Route 66 Food N Fuel

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

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

Sweet Bean Gelato & Coffee

704 La Salle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5486

TCBY Frozen Yogurt

930 Brook Forest Avenue
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
815-577-8229

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro

1134 N 27th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350

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 Veranda at Starved Rock Lodge

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

Twisted Pin

15610 S. Joliet Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-782-7790

Uptown Grill

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

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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