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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

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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Heritage Corridor Burger Trail

Sometimes the best things in life come on a bun.  For those days when you just want a good burger, the restaurants of the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor will take it a step further. Get a fabulous burger experience with the best meat and creative toppings that will have you snapping photos on social media quicker than the blink of an eye.

Burger Theory

 1471 Rock Creek Blvd.
Joliet, IL 60431
630-229-6074

Corner Stone Tavern

 103 Stephen Street
LEMONT, IL 60439
630-863-7735

Cross Street Grill

 151 N. Joliet Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

 645 Joliet Rd
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
630-325-0780

Hamburgerseria

 1015 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2883

Honest Abe's Tap & Grill

 3585 N. Route 47
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-2485

Lodi Tap House - Utica

 101 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4324

Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66

 140 Bridge St.
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-9590

Nick's Tavern

 221 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-6564

The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

 808 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9549

The Red Dog Grill

 1970 N. 2753rd Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-4406

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