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.
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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.
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Make your way to downtown Lemont and explore their downtown streets to see all the beautiful holiday lights!
Lemont never disappoints when it comes to the holidays and this year will be no different! With many of the streets lit up so bright at night, this makes for the perfect family outing.
This year bring out your camera, bundle up in your cozy scarf and gloves and take awesome holiday photos while exploring the many restaurants and shops downtown.
To check out more holiday festivities in Lemont, visit https://www.lemont.il.us/residents/village-special-events/lemont-for-the-holidays.?