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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With the weather warming up it is about time we start to see some of nature's beauty. Visit these spots listed below to find beautiful flowers and don’t forget to take some pictures!
Bronkberry Farms
Head over to Bronkberry Farms in Plainfield, IL. They are celebrating their 10th season and have gorgeous florals for you to purchase along with home and garden decor.
Hornbaker Gardens
Hornbaker Gardens is a retail garden center, arboretum, and botanic gardens located in the beautiful country setting a few miles outside of Princeton, IL. Hornbaker Gardens has so many gorgeous plants and flowers, you will want them all. Time to think about expanding your garden!
Weber House & Garden
The Weber House is a storybook Tudor cottage that sits on a two acre English garden of meandering paths, roses, hollyhocks and old oaks in Streator, IL. The tulips are up in the Lutyen Garden showing bold color similar to colors in front of Weber House. Make a reservation for your tour today!
Boggio’s Orchard and Produce
Located in Granville, IL Boggio’s Orchard and Produce is a family-owned orchard. While you can see beautiful flowers at Boggio’s, you can also enjoy the freshly picked produce, bakery, livestock farm and local craft shows.