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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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Wild Bill! The End of the Trail is a live theatrical experience that traces the life, adventures, and final days of one of the Old West's most iconic figures. Joining Walt Willey on stage is his wife, singer/songwriter/actor Sarah Kaine (Woman Enough, Baptizin' Hole, Rhinestone Butterfly) as the indomitable Calamity Jane, bringing two legendary characters of the American frontier together for an evening you won't soon forget. Through vivid storytelling, rich history, and a touch of frontier drama, this performance puts you right in the heart of the Wild West.
Each show is followed by a Q&A session and signing — a rare chance to meet the performers and go home with a piece of the evening.
The Gaylord Building has been a landmark since 1838, and played a vital ...read on
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