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!Come party with the Tangled Roots family for their annual Oktoberfest. Kicking off the festivities at The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, save the dates for September 17-19 so you can party all weekend long. Then, do it all over again at Lock & Mule in Lockport September 24-26.
There will be featured music, a carnival, miniature golf, vendor market, authentic Bavarian dishes, and of course other menu items from their restaurant, along with farm-to-foam beers. Other breweries will be there to serve you such as Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, Ace Cider, St. Bernardus and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery.
Take a look at the music line up:
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This is a great event for the entire family to come out and enjoy the rest of the warm weather before summer ends. For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=16751