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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.
READ ON!Built through a collaboration between Starved Rock Hikers and Camp Aramoni, Hike + Camp brings together trail-ready gear, camping essentials, outdoor apparel, and curated provisions designed for weekends outside.
Just minutes from Starved Rock State Park in downtown Utica, the store is a basecamp for hikers, campers, weekend travelers, park visitors, and anyone looking to make more of their time outdoors.
From hiking essentials and camping supplies to thoughtful gifts, provisions, and local adventure resources, every detail is selected with purpose.
We invite you to come experience the great indoors, inspired by the great outdoors.
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