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!You can advertise directly with the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau. Print and digtal opportunities exist, helping to reach your desired audience. Members receive discounted rates. Contact us at 844-944-2282 for more information.
You can advertise in the CVB's signature print publication, the Heritage Corridor Destinations Travel Guide. 75,000 copies of the guide are produced, distributed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The guide is loved by locals, which reads the magazine to learn more about what's new and hidden gems that are featured inside. The regional market researches day and weekend lengths, especially during the times of COVID-19. National and international markets use the guide to plan their adventures which may be happening up to a year in advance.
Click here to view a digital copy of the 2020 Travel Guide and to request a printed copy be mailed to you, free of charge.
The CVB produces two printed event guides each year, listing the events of members of the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau. 20,000 copies of the Spring / Summer guide and 15,000 copies of the Fall / Winter guide are printed. The guides are distributed throughout the state to inform both locals and travelers in the area.
Click here to view a digital copy of the latest Event Guide.
Businesses can provide sponsored content on our web site (hcdestinations.com) and its microsites, including HeritageCorridorAleTrail.com and AdventureOutsideChicago.com. Information requests for web site advertising will be forwarded to our third-party web site marketing provider, who will reach out to answer any questions you may have.
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