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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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Events

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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April Showers Bring May Flowers

flowers in a field

 

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. 

flowers for purchase   outside of bronkberry farms

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!

red flower    different color flowers

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! 

flowers at weber house   red roses

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.

colorful flowers in a garden   field of flowers