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!The Morris BBQ Association presents its 2nd annual Rhythm & BBQ Festival! This Father's Day weekend, plan a trip to Goold Park in Morris, IL, Saturday, June 17th, from 10 am - 6 pm to enjoy a day of live music, friendly competition, awards, and mouth-watering barbecue.
Whether you want a plate with smoked chicken, pork, brisket, or ribs, this festival is perfect for all barbecue lovers and enthusiasts. Maybe you'll even get inspired to start your barbecue journey. This year's non-profit benefactor is the Jason Clearwater Fund, an organization dedicated to donating to local youth sports programs.
For more information, please visit the Morris BBQ Association Facebook page.