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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READ ON!Explore the towns where Lincoln once traveled on an adventurous and interactive scavenger hunt through LaSalle County and Pontiac, Illinois. Learn about Honest Abe’s formative years where the young lawyer argued many landmark cases and participated in legendary first Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
As you travel through some of LaSalle and Livingston County’s most notable Lincoln sites and attractions, you'll be able to answer questions and snap photos at each stop. Once you complete all 15 sites, you’ll earn a free limited edition Looking For Lincoln Scavenger Hunt challenge coin!
When you're done, submit your completed challenges to the Ottawa Illinois Visitors Center and redeem your coin. Check out the list of challenges:
For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/looking-for-lincoln-scavenger-hunt