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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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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

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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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 I&M Canal Celebrating 175 Years!



Christmas at the White House

20 S Eastern Ave Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 722-1420
Dates: Nov. 30, 2023
Times: 11:00am
Location: Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S Eastern Ave, Joliet, IL 60433

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Few American houses enjoy as lavish a holiday season as the White House. In this beautifully illustrated talk, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. discusses the traditions that bring Christmas alive inside America's most famous address. Learn the history of the gingerbread house tradition, the National Christmas Tree, and the thousands of ornaments created by artists around the country over the years. Did you know the White House didn't have a Christmas tree until 1889? Or that it takes up to 200 people to put the decorations each year? Take an insider's view of one of the most historic homes in the world during the most magical time of the year. Lunch Menu Traditional Turkey Seasoned Turkey, Homemade Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Walnut Compote and Steamed Vegetable *Optional Upgraded Dessert: (add $4 per guest) Apple Pie Ala Mode

$50 per guest

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