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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 Accommodations

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.

Aloft Bolingbrook Hotel

 500 Janes Avenue
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-410-6612

Baymont by Wyndham - Joliet

 1730 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60436
815-725-8855

Best Western Oglesby

 900 Holiday Street
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-883-3535

Camp Aramoni

 809 N. 2199 Rd.
Tonica, IL 61370
815-224-7333

Charming 1940s Brick Bungalow AirBnB

 1004 Wisconsin
Mendota, IL 61342
815-200-6948

Comfort Inn - Ottawa / Starved Rock Area

 120 E. Stevenson Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0029

Comfort Inn Joliet West I-80

 1520 Commerce Lane
Joliet, IL 60431
815-730-1111

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bolingbrook I-55

 225 W. South Frontage Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-296-0530

Earth & Stone

 166 Mill St
Unit 2
Utica, IL 61373
815-252-2713

Fairfield Inn & Suites Joliet North/Plainfield

 3239 Norman Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-6577

Fairfield Inn & Suites Ottawa - Starved Rock

 3000 Fairfield Lane
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-8955

Fairfield Inn and Suites- Peru

 4385 Venture Drive
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-7458

Fox River Bed and Breakfast

 3367 East 2072nd Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-579-2368

Glenwood RV Resort

 551 Wilson
Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-6000

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

 2643 N. IL Rt. 178
Utica, IL 61373
(866) 399-3866

Hampton Inn by Hilton Joliet I-55

 3555 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
815-439-9500

Hampton Inn by Hilton Joliet I-80

 1521 Riverboat Center Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
815-725-2424

Hampton Inn Ottawa (Starved Rock Area)

 4115 Holiday Lane
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-6040

Harbor Inn at Heritage Harbor

 1851 Old Chicago Rd.
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-5000

Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel

 151 N. Joliet Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800

Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest

 1471 Rock Creek Blvd.
Joliet, IL 60431
779-206-2915

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Peru

 5253 Trompeter Rd.
Peru, IL 61354
815-224-2500

Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Lockport

 16223 West 159th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-306-1200

Home2 Suites Hotel

 4095 Hennepin Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
815-727-3310

Landers House

 115 E Church Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5170

Lazy 8 Ranch

 2135 E 675th Rd
Tonica, IL 61370
815-343-2707

MainStay Suites Joliet I-55

 3235 Norman Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-5141

MainStay Suites Joliet I-80

 135 S. Larkin Avenue
Joliet, IL 60436
815-744-1770

Marriott TownePlace Suites Joliet

 1515 Riverboat Center Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
815-676-5854

Mill Street Rentals

 167 Mill Street/155 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373

Nature’s Way RV Park

 756 N. 3150th Road
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4988

Pleasant Creek Campground

 926 N 2150th Rd
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-431-0936

Quality Inn Peru

 5240 Trompeter Road
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-8585

Starved Rock Family Campground

 757 North 3029th Road
Utica, IL 61373
815-202-2088

Starved Rock Lodge - Cabins

 Routes 178 & 71
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4211

Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center

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

The Banks Bridal Suites and Lodging

 317 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60431
815-214-9217

The Bickerman Building Lodging

 166 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373

The Rock and Soul

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

The Wildflower Boutique Retreat

 2300 East St
Princeton, IL 61356
815-644-4880

Treehouses at Starved Rock

 1208 IL Route 178
Ottawa, IL 61350
708-935-5958

Troll Hollow Campground

 2265 N. 2453 Road
Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-2537

TRU by Hilton

 3051 Ring Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
815-782-0044

Willow Tree Lane Airbnbs/Vacation Rentals

 221 & 229 Clark St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-228-1983

Wingate by Wyndham

 101 McDonald Avenue
Joliet, IL 60431
815-741-2100

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