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.
READ ON!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!
READ ON!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.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!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.
READ ON!Route 66 Food N Fuel is ideally situated along Route 66 on the southern edge of Joliet near the Chicagoland Speedway. Have your camera ready. Route 66 Food N Fuel features a 1974 Plymouth Fury III “Bluesmobile” resting upon a pole with Jake and Elwood in the care, it’s the prefect Instagram worthy shot. It is a popular photo opportunity while cruising along the “Mother Road” Route 66. The Route 66 Food N Fuel has everything you need for your journey from Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, a Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru, Beggar’s Pizza Slices and more for an enjoyable road trip.
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