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!Fall is here, which means the leaves are changing, the weather is getting coolers and fall activities are in full effect! Around the Heritage Corridor there’s always plenty to do and places to go, especially our restaurants where you can get a taste of all your favorite fall flavors!
Drink Up!
August Hill Winery – Utica
Caramel Apple Sweet White Wine
Jitters – Joliet
Pumpkin Spice Frappes, Apple Cider, and Seasonal Hot Tea
Dock Rotz – Minooka
Apple Cider Margaritas, Carmel Apple Mule, Pumpkin Spice Martini
Lodi Tap House – Utica
Carmel Apple Cider
Something Sweet
Home Cut Donut – Joliet
Glazed pumpkin or frosted pumpkin donuts
Bronkberry Farms- Plainfield
Carmel apples
Cherry Hill Café – Joliet
Pumpkin Pancakes