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.
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Set aside all diets and enjoy National Eat What You Want Day today! Throughout the Heritage Corridor we have so many delicious restaurants to indulge in. From classic burgers and pizza, to unique flavors from around the world, and unforgettable bakeries, we have it all!
Here at the office, we celebrate this day by exploring our different restaurants for lunch while enjoying perfectly made dishes. Check out which places our staff picked to visit for this special holiday.
Jitters Coffee House – Joliet, IL
Avocado Toast
Cupcakes
Friaco’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina – Joliet, IL
Elotes
Guacamole Dip
Friaco's Dip
The Lone Buffalo Restaurant – Ottawa, IL
Beyond Burger
Chicken Fried Cauliflower and Soup du jour
Maciano’s Pizza & Pastaria – Shorewood, IL
Pepperoni & Mushroom Calzone
These are just a few of the locations that we made it. Check out our many other restaurants that you will sure enjoy and love on our website www.hcdestinations.com.