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!Being a Heritage Corridor Destinations member and a partner in the travel and tourism industry means an investment in your bottom line. Membership with Heritage Corridor Destinations is a cost-effective way to thoroughly market your business to the meeting and tourism industries. For instance, as a result of being a partner, your business can prosper directly from marketing opportunities and sales leads. Indirectly, you prosper from increased economic growth, which is crucial to the local business climate and quality of life.
By investing in our future, you are investing in your own.
If you are an existing member and need to reach your business development representative, please contact Kate Meehan at 815-216-9960.
If you are interested in membership, please fill out the request form for information on the benefits and marketing opportunities available with Heritage Corridor Destinations