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.
READ ON!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.
READ ON!Whether it's thrill-seeking adventure like skydiving and ziplining or family-based adventure like waterparks and bowling alleys, we created Adventure Outside Chicago just for you. 365 days a year, there is adventure waiting for you in the towns of the Heritage Corridor - all within a short drive from Chicago. In fact, you could even stay in a hotel or at a campground and extend your adventure even longer.
This new subsite is going to feature blog articles, events, and attractions for you to explore and start planning. Go hiking or skiing at the State Parks of Ottawa, including Starved Rock State Park. Go kayaking at The Forge: Lemont Quarries and Kayak Morris. Go speeding down waterslides at Raging Waves, Illinois' Largest Waterpark. We even cover Axe Throwing.
Get inspired, get planning, and getting going to Adventure Outside Chicago.
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