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!Support the arts in Lasalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties at this year’s 4th Annual Virtual Mad Hatter Ball.
This Friday, November 20, 2020, you can sit back and relax as you enjoy a night filled with entertainment by local talents in the comfort of your own home!
The North Central Illinois ARTworks has put together a night you won’t forget with performances and presentations that are honoring 8 students. As well as crowing Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, a virtual game with instant money winners, and a $500 cash prize!
The Mad Hatter Ball is a fundraising event to benefit the organization as they continue to build a community through the arts.
So, get ready to show off those crazy, artsy, funky, fantastical handmade hats while you tune in for a great cause.
For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=13248