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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!Looking for something fun to do as a family with memories to cherish forever? Check out a few ideas that are great to do as a family, a group friends, or even a nice outing with yourself. Everyone's a kid at these family-friendly attractions.
Haunted Trails (Joliet) - Scare up some fun at this popular spooky – themed spot that features indoor amusement rides, laser tag, go-karts, two miniature golf courses, video games and a casual café.
Old Joliet Prison (Joliet) - Walk in the footsteps of famous and fictional criminals inside the prison walls on one of the Prison’s guided tours. Tour categories include historical, photography, haunted and guard led and are offered select days.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Joliet) - Fly high in awesome healthy fun at the region’s premier indoor trampoline park. Experience “WOWEE” – the weightlessness of bouncing, flip and land into a pit filled with 5,000 colorful foam cubes. Toddlers all the way up to thrill seekers find the ultimate play experience here.
Raging Waves Waterpark (Yorkville) - Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark boasts numerous extreme water slides (including the award-winning “Wonambi”), three huge kiddie areas, big wave pool, and a sandy beach.