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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

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. 

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Route 66

Route 66

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!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

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.

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Events

Events

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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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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I&M Canal Shopping

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.

This “highway” allowed for many cities along the Canal to come to life. And today, these cities blend history with a modern sophistication and authnetic charm that will definitely make for a delightful trip. With delightful restaurants like Tallgrass Restaurant (Lockport, IL) and Nick’s Tavern (Lemont, IL), boutique shops like Betty’s (Morris, IL) and Weeta's Boutique  (Ottawa, IL), and excitement like The Forge: Lemont Quarries (Lemont, IL) and Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL), a visit to the I&M Canal will be an experience to remember.

A Mess of Things

 726 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-2389

Audiophil's Records

 76 N Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-319-2143

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co.

 106 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5211

Bella Fiori Flower Shop

 1888 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-463-8330

Birdie's Flowers

 408 Liberty St
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-4555

Blain's Farm & Fleet - Ottawa

 4140 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4536

Canal Cargo Market

 737 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-342-2555

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

 5100 Museum Drive
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-423-6709

Clarks Run Antiques

 215 North Division Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-7190

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts

 143 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8047

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-630-4235

DanChris Nursery

 1000 Bernstein Street
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-8135

DIVEHEART

 5147 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-964-1983

Fresh from the Midwest

 2660 E 2350th Rd
Marseilles, IL 61341
815-408-1064

Gallery Seven

 200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor)
Lockport, IL 60441
815-483-4310

Handy Foods

 604 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2300

Harvest Deli by Fit Foundation

 2209A Plainfield Rd
CREST HILL, IL 60403
815-582-4055

Hike + Camp

 107 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-224-7320

Hollingworth Candies, Inc.

 926 N. State St.
Lockport, IL 60441
800-807-2275

Internode Greenery & Home

 81 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
815-230-5905

Jilley's Boutique

 117 Stephen St
LEMONT, IL 60439
630-914-5895

Jobst Monuments & Gifts

 402 West Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0310

Kenwood Liquors

 12037 W. 159th Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-590-8210

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

 754 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-1851

Luxx Boutique

 210 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-228-7824

Me Tu Boutique Bella

 24027 Lockport Street
#3
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-267-7688

Morris Restaurant & Retail Association

 PO Box 212
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-0200

Open Space Art Gallery and Studios

 223 W. Madison St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-293-7099

Polancic's Meat & Tenderloins

 412 W. Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0324

Prairie Fox Books

 719 La Salle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-7323

RPS Toys

 820 LaSalle St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4233

Shafer Wilson Designs

 248 W. Canal Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-261-9960

SPACES

 221 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9702

Spotted Eagle's Nature's Spirit Jewelry

 2504 E. 1704 Rd.
Ottawa, IL, IL 61350
815-488-4894

Starved Rock Hot Glass

 700 W. Main Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5445

TCBY Frozen Yogurt

 930 Brook Forest Avenue
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
815-577-8229

The Artist's Eye, LLC

 248 W Canal St
Utica, IL 61373
815-878-4926

The Cafe at Starved Rock Lodge

 One Lodge Lane
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4211

The LumberYard

 113 W. William St
PO Box 34
Seneca, IL 61360
815-343-7091

The Rock and Soul

 229 N. Clark Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-228-1983

The Rusty Rooster

 113 W. William St
Seneca, IL 61360
815-228-1397

Three Wishes

 317 E Main Street
Streator, IL 61364
815-252-7403

True North

 539 Bedford Rd.
Morris, IL 60450
815-705-0161

Vandy's Candies

 820 LaSalle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4233

Scenes from the Corridor