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!From fashion to antiques, home décor and even fun crafts to do as a family, the Heritage Corridor has you covered! We’ve created a new specialty page called Antiques & Boutiques for those who love to shop and discover those unique items you can’t find elsewhere.
Explore our many towns and walk through their quaint downtowns to discover something new and exciting each time you shop around. There is something that the entire family can discover and enjoy. Whether it’s a new collectable item, a piece of furniture to complete your home aesthetic, a fun piece of clothing that makes your outfit pop, or a special gift for the holidays, you can find it all in the Antiques & Boutiques of the Heritage Corridor!
This new specialty page is going to feature blog articles, events, and locations for you to plan your next shopping excursion. Shop vintage at A Mess Of Things in Ottawa, explore 6000 square feet of antiques, crafts and more at True North in Morris, find the right style that fits you at ItIsAmazing in Joliet, and learn a little bit more about quilting at Thimbles in Lockport.
Start exploring, discover new treasures, and feel great about every purchase. Visit www.hcdestinations.com/Antiques-and-Boutiques for more information. You can also follow Antiques & Boutiques on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Sign up for our newsletter, which we'll start sending out in November.