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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.
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Enjoy the start of Summer at the Taste of Joliet on June 24-26th. This event gives you a great mix of live music, food, drinks, and fun at the carnival! There will be live performances from:
Friday, June 24
Saturday, June 25
Sunday, June 26
When you get hungry, don’t worry because the food lineup is just as great as the music line up. Expect to see Annabell Bar BQ, Barone’s, Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood, Cemeno’s Pizza, Coldstone Creamery, Dumpling House, El Taquero, Genoa’s Italian Concession, Greek Delights, GRZ Grub, Joliet Fire Fighters Charities Association, Lee Concessions, Marino’s Kitchen Pizza for U, Pancho’s Mexican Food, Pina Tropical, RS Concessions, Strawberry Patch, Suzie’s Fun Foods, Sunshine Mexican Café, TCBY and Tony’s Greek Food.
To keep the kids busy, there will be a kid zone with inflatables, temporary face art, and a balloon artist. Be sure to grab your tickets soon. This is a great way to start your summer! For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=17528