<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Welcome to the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau
Real People, Real Fun, Real Close - 800-926-CANAL (2262)
CONTACT US
June Anderson, Sales Manager
339 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815/727-2323 x302 or 800/535-5682
janderson@hccvbil.com

With over 100 miles of diverse terrain and major waterways, the Heritage Corridor offers great locations for a multitude of sport and recreation events. As close as 14 miles to the city of Chicago to 100 miles southwest, our accessibility includes 2 major Chicago Airports, 2 Amtrak stations, and 5 major interstates.

Our park districts and private facilities offer great opportunities for lacrosse, soccer, basketball, football, baseball, softball, fishing, bowling and racing. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hosting their sporting events in the nation’s first National Heritage Corridor.

Our unique venues either indoor or outdoor will create a memorable event with a touch of hometown.

CAMPUS & PARK DISTRICT VENUES
• Two Universities
• Two Community Colleges
• Eight Large High Schools
• Multiple Park Districts including Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Joliet, and Channahon

OUTDOOR RECREATION
• 30+ Golf Courses including Bolingbrook Golf Club
• Four State Fishing, Conservation and Wildlife Areas
• Six State Parks
• Two Major Rivers
• White Water Rafting
• Ice Climbing Locations
• Skydiving
• Polo Fields
• Cricket Field
• Pro-Karting Race Course
• Mile after magnificent mile of Hiking Trails
• Over 70 miles of bike trails along the Illinois & Michigan Canal
• Shooting & Archery Sportsmen’s Clubs

STADIUMS
• NASCAR and Drag Racing Stadiums
• Minor League Baseball Field
• Three Ice Arenas

INDOOR FACILITIES
• 100,000 square feet of Indoor Turf Tields
• Bowling Lanes from 10 to 50
• Curling Courts
• Shooting Ranges
• Competition Ice Rinks

FEATURED FACILITIES
• THE MAX – McCook Athletic & Expo Center – 100,000 square feet indoor facility with 6 volleyball courts 2 basketball courts that can be converted for other sporting events with spectator mezzanine seating. Also available refreshments and catering.
• INTERNATIONAL ICE CENTRE – 3 competition Ice rinks
under one roof with spectator seating for each rink
• BRUNSWICK ZONE - 5O lanes of bowling with spectator
seating, dining and arcade.

SERVICES
• Locate hotel accommodations in conjunction with area sports
facilities and venues
• Arrange site inspections of sporting venues, parks & hotels
• Distribute group RFP and secure hotel proposals & room blocks
• Preplanning assistance
• Assist with media resources
• “Service Lead” distribution with your needs to all qualified
suppliers or we will work with you on any special requirements
specific to your particular event
• Visitor information