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.
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We're excited to unveil the Heritage Corridor Widget on our site with integrated mobile apps, an interactive way to map out everything you don't want to miss in the Heritage Corridor. Designed with our partners at Visit Widget, this tool provides a new way to explore what the Region has to offer, including hotels, popular restaurants, activities, shopping, and more. View it all at once or search by categories like Bed & Breakfasts, the Ale Trail, Gardens/Parks and Antiques.
To access the Heritage Corridor Widget, click the "Plan Your Visit" icon in the bottom right of the website.
See an event you don't want to miss? Click "Join" and the event will be added to your plan.
That Restaurant everyone keeps telling you about? Click "Add to Plan" and you won't forget to try it.
Want to invite some friends? Share your plan with them directly or via social media, email or SMS.
No need to waste another sheet of paper - planning is now digital. With this planner, the Heritage Corridor team can help you get organized and maximize your time!