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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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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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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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.

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Plan An Adventure Down Route 66 With Two Lane America Virtual Car Show

Are you dreaming of adventure on the open road? Getting out to explore new places while creating new memories, but cold temperatures are making it difficult to leave home? 

Winter doesn’t have to stop you from planning your next road trip. 

Explore “The Mother Road” virtually with the Rolling Route 66 Car Show produced by Two Lane America. Kick your feet up and follow along with each video as they take you through different road stops and locations along the way, helping you create the perfect road trip to come. 

Featuring "The First Hundred Miles,” this is where your adventure begins. As you tune in, you’ll hear about several stops in our area that are worth visiting when the time comes: 

Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway - Logo

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

The Launching Pad Restaurant

Gemini Giant and The Launching Pad Restaurant

Ambler’s Texaco Station

Car pulled up to Ambler's Texaco Station

O’Dell’s Standard Oil Station

O'dells Standard Oil Station - and Route 66 Roadside Attraction just outside

Pontiac-Oakland Museum

Inside Pontiac Oakland Automobile Musuem

These are just a few of the gems we have in the first hundred miles. Visit our website to add more roadside attractions and stops to your list, so you can discover much more!  Sit back, relax, grab a notebook and begin planning your unforgettable trip, down Route 66! 

For more information, visit www.rollingroute66show.com/illinois.

Scenes from the Corridor