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.
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READ ON!The Heritage Corridor Destinations encompasses the region along the historical 97-mile Illinois and Michigan Canal. Our communities and cities are diverse in activities as well as terrain. From fine dining, museums and live theatre to canyons, waterfalls and sweeping prairies, the Heritage Corridor has an incredible offering for the most discerning meeting planner.
Harness your adventurous spirit and imagine your meeting or company outing involving:
Come meet in the Corridor where you'll discover unique venues with a variety of experiences to complement your board meeting, team building exercise, staff training, or executive retreat! With our close proximity to Chicago we are easily accessible to major transportation hubs like Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Metra and Amtrak.
Our staff can facilitate your meeting as well as offer touring opportunities, activities and dining experiences for your participants.
Put a little FUN in your next business FUNction and contact the Heritage Corridor Destinations's sales staff at 815-216-9960.