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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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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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Dine

Whether you have a taste for classic midwest fare, spicy world cuisine or a big juicy steak, the Heritage Corridor has dining options to please every palate. Bite into "the world's best chicken" from White Fence Farm. Take a photo with Marilyn or Elvis and enjoy some great grub at Route 66's iconic Polk-a-Dot Drive-in or pose with the muffler man at The Launching Pad Drive-In. Savor the fusion flavors of international tapas at Corner 230 in Ottawa or Mexican favorites at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant.

When it comes to steaks, Al's Steakhouse, Merichka's and Chapin's are THE places to go. There are also numerous casual, family restaurants with outstanding food and personal service to choose from.

Grab some late-night bites at several sports bars and lounges - many with live music - so kick back and enjoy.

Let's Eat!

Al's Steak House

 1990 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2388

Alfano's Pizzeria

 1476 US-6
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-0923

Annie's Hideaway

 323 Railroad Avenue
Naplate, IL 61350
815-433-9686

B's Rally Point

 123 N Mill St,
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-419-9090

Back Door Lounge

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

Bar Dolci

 704 La Salle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5486

BASH (Burger and Sushi House)

 1012 N La Salle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2274

Bishops Hill - Winery

 310 Bridge Street
Joliet, IL 60435
312-617-1116

Blue Eyed Rascal Bakery

 121 East Main Street
Streator, IL 61364
815-712-0793

Blue Margaritas

 101 S Lewis Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-993-9291

Bob & Ringos Grill & Smokehouse

 223 West Madison Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-6565

Bruce & Ollie's

 166 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8034

Burger Theory

 1471 Rock Creek Blvd.
Joliet, IL 60431
630-229-6074

Camp Aramoni

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

Canal Port Bar and Grill

 148 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-3010

Casa Catrina

 50 E Jefferson
Joliet, IL 60432
779-206-4684

Casa Maya

 102 W. Jefferson Street
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
815-725-7760

Casa Mia Lounge

 219 18th Avenue
Naplate, IL 61350
815-434-0758

Cat's Eye - A Wine Bar

 724 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-1389

Charlie's Restaurant

 130 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630-378-0479

Cherry Hill Cafe

 2635 E Cass Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-726-0881

Cherry Red Roasters BBQ & Catering

 207 East Delaware St.
Dwight, IL 60420
815-584-1227

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Banquets

 8025 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL 60561
331-431-4000

Clarks Run Creek Wine & Gifts

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

Clayton's Tap

 122 W. Washington St.
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-3811

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

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

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

 645 Joliet Rd
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
630-325-0780

Gaetanos Vault

 200 E Main St
Streator, IL 61364
815-822-9000

Garage Band Brewing

 15025 S Des Plaines Street
#1B
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-592-4055

Habanero's - Utica

 2958 Illinois 178
Utica, IL 61373
815-579-9300

Hank's Farm Restaurant

 2973 N. IL Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2540

Harvest Deli by Fit Foundation

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

Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics

 1423 N. Broadway Street, (Rt. 53)
Joliet, IL 60435
815-722-7800

Hayden's Crossing

 107 N. Water Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-5925

HAZE Smokehouse

 159 Bucklin St
La Salle, IL 61301
815-780-8374

Hickory Creek Brewing Company

 1333 S Schoolhouse Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
779-803-3974

Hollingworth Candies, Inc.

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

Home Cut Donuts

 815 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-727-3511

Honest Abe's Tap & Grill

 3585 IL-47
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-2485

Hughie McClafferty's

 118 Stephen Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8152

Ike & Oak Brewing Company

 6315 Main Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
331-998-2907

Jeremiah Joe Coffee

 807 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-252-9124

Jitters Coffee House

 178 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-0048

John's Place

 1802 5th Street
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-0506

Joy & Ed's Bar and Grill

 113 Mill Street
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4850

Krema Coffee House

 24038 W. Lockport Street
#100
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-616-6933

Krema Coffee Roasters for Lockport

 917 S. State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-450-3396

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

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

Lodge Restaurant

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

Lola's Homestyle Filipino Cooking

 210 N. Ladd St.
STE 1
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-277-1074

Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria

 850 Brookforest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
1-815-773-0800

Mauve Cocktail Lounge

 1146 W Jefferson St
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
815-582-3378

Merichka's

 604 Theodore Street
Crest Hill, IL 60403
815-723-9371

Millstone Bakery

 821 1st Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-250-0877

Morris Restaurant & Retail Association

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

Mr. J's # 2
,
815-993-9034

Nelly's Restaurant on Route 66

 110 Bridge Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-9590

Nick's Tavern

 221 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-6564

Old Log Cabin

 18700 Old Route 66
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-842-2908

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant

 105 S. Old Route 66
Dwight, IL 60420
815-584-2920

One Eleven Wine Bar and Martini Parlour

 111 Stephen St
Lemont, IL 60439
630-410-8229

Pesciolino Osteria

 24554 S. Pheasant Lane
Channahon, IL 60410
815-255-6901

Polk-a-Dot Drive In

 222 N. Front Street
Braidwood, IL 60408
815-458-3377

Pollyanna Brewing Company

 431 Talcott Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
630-914-5834

Public Landing Restaurant

 200 W. 8th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-6500

Refuge Coffee&Co

 113 W. William St
Seneca, IL 61360

Rich & Creamy

 920 N. Broadway
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-2899

Rooted

 125 Mondamin Street
Minooka, IL 60447
815-255-2639

Route 66 Bar & Grill

 113 E Baltimore St
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-6000

Route 66 Food N Fuel

 2401 South Chicago Rd.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-724-0066

Route 66 Roadhouse

 201 N Mill Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-867-8151

RT66 Old School Brewing

 110 Bridge Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2220

Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe & Restaurant

 1571 N Division Street
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-0427

Sisler's Ice Cream

 421 S Main St
Princeton, IL 61356
815-872-3678

Skoog's Pub & Grill

 155 Mill St.
Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5800

Star Union Spirits

 350 5th Street Suite 135
Peru, IL 61354
815-205-1234

Streator Tourism

 204 S. Bloomington St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2055

Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop

 25 S Ashland Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
708-352-4848

TCBY Frozen Yogurt

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

The 122 Club

 122 N Park St
Streator, IL 61364
815-510-3025

The Beach House

 700 La Salle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5553

The Boatyard Bar & Bistro

 1134 N 27th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350

The Cafe at Starved Rock Lodge

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

The Cheese Shop 'n' Deli

 1219 Fulton Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0478

The Country Farmhouse Buffet Breakfast & Brunch

 425 US-6 D
Morris, IL 60450

The Cup & The Scone

 213 W Madison St
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-255-9870

The Garage on Water - Sports Bar

 116 S. Water St
Unit B
Wilmington, IL 60474
815-278-1203

The Hi-Way Restaurant

 210 West Norris Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-9431

The LumberYard

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

The New Chalet Restaurant

 514 State Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2746

The Veranda at Starved Rock Lodge

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

The Wine Cafe

 130 Bridge St.
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-9009

Twisted Pin

 15610 S. Joliet Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-782-7790

Uptown Grill

 601 First Street
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-4545

Verucchi's Ristorante

 600 N. Greenwood
Spring Valley, IL 61362
815-663-6431

White Fence Farm

 1376 Joliet Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
630-739-1720

Wilmington House Family Restaurant

 210 Bridge St
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2426

Wilmington Pizzeria

 205 E. Baltimore St
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-7011

Wine and Cheese Co.

 24104 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3499

Woody's Steak House

 1321 LaSalle St
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2400

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