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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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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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Winter Fun in the Heritage Corridor



Will County Route 66 Centennial Summit

204 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL

Dates: Apr. 10, 2025
times: 10 am - 7 pm
admission: General Public Tickets $25 Museum Members Ticket With Valid ID $20
Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL


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Join local leaders, visionaries, and changemakers as we celebrate 100 years of progress and shape the next century of growth. Be part of the conversation—register now to make an impact!

OPTIONAL - PRE-SUMMIT ED SESSIONS 9 to 10 am Route 66 History and Preservation – John Weiss & Greg Peerbolte 10 to 11:30 am Reaching Visitors through Social Media – Unidos Marketing

LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN Suggestions provided by Joliet's City Center Partnership

WILL COUNTY'S ROUTE 66 SUMMIT SCHEDULE 12:30 pm Arrival/Check In 1:00 pm Opening & Welcome – Greg Peerbolte and Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

1:15 to 2:00 pm Mayor's Panel – How Cities are Celebrating the Centennial Moderated by County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Joliet, Wilmington, and Pontiac

2:00 to 2:30 pm The First Hundred Miles of IL Route 66 – Bob Navarro Route 66 Grant Projects Marketing & Promotion 2:30 to 3:00 pm IL Route 66 Centennial Commission Update – Cory Jobe 3:00 to 3:45 pm State and National Centennial Efforts William Thomas, The Road Ahead Initiative Casey Claypool, IL Route 66 Scenic Byway 3:45 pm Wellness Break – Sponsored by The First Hundred Miles 4:00 pm Travels with Darley – Darley Newman Route 66 Illinois episode Bloopers and Q&A 5 – 7 pm Entertainment with Refreshments provided and Cash Bar

Must Register to Attend – Registration Fee includes Dinner & Entertainment

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