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!Pour tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, your choice of vodka, a dash of hot sauce, a pinch of salt and pepper in a glass and mix that all together to get a classic Bloody Mary.
Perfect for a nice Sunday brunch or just in general. This unique yet classic drink can be found on many menus here in the Heritage Corridor. No two Bloody Mary’s are made the same. Each restaurant adds their own twist and flavor to this delicious drink which makes it even more fun to enjoy.
Whether you enjoy it with a crispy piece of fried chicken stacked on top, or just a simple green olive attached to the side, this is a refreshing drink to enjoy for any occasion. Some even change up the garnish on a weekly basis.
Here is a list of restaurants down the Heritage Corridor from simple to something much more extreme for you to try:
This is just a sampling of the great restaurants in our area offering tasty drinks, including the famous Bloody Mary. Make sure to plan your trip to the area today!