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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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Thursday, May 2
Fabled Orchards Blueberry
Noon Whistle Brewing (Naperville and Lombard, IL)
Fabled Orchards Blueberry tantalizes the senses with its balanced notes and bright fruity flavors, complemented by hints of biscuit and oat. The pure, natural blueberries steal the show, infusing the brew with a stunning purple hue and a burst of fresh flavor that's sure to have you slappin' your knee with delight.
Friday, May 3
Bandida
Garage Band Brewing (Plainfield, IL)
Mexican Lager will be on tap and available in 4 pack 16 oz cans to go! Try it in a fun new way with a Beermosa or a Hot Beer (rimmed with Valentina and Tajin).
Gin Barrel-Aged Vox
Miskatonic Brewing Company (Darien, IL)
Sol Dorado
Nik & Ivy Brewing Co. (Lockport, IL)
Mexican Lager
Saturday, May 4
Summerly and 3 Variants
Pollyanna Brewing Company (Lemont, IL)
The taste of the season, raspberry, is back at Pollyanna! They’re also bringing three variants: Lemont-Pineapple-Mango, Double Raspberry, Lime
Sunday, May 5
Tap Take Over with Sketchbook Brewing
12:00pm
Evil Horse Brewing Company (Crete, IL)
We will be featuring 4 of Sketchbook's brews in our taproom and we couldn't be more excited. We will have two of their year round staples - Amistosa Mexican Lager, and Insufficient Clearance Hazy IPA. We will also feature two of their seasonal brews - Day Game IPA and Catharina a mango, passionfruit fruited sour. Join us on Sunday, May 5 for a special Sketchbook Sampler flight featuring all four taps for just $8...and then enjoy a pint for $1 off! We will have a representative from Sketchbook in the taproom for a bit, if you want to talk shop...and maybe, just maybe, he will bring some Sketchbook swag along with him!
Monday, May 6
Tuesday, May 7
Triptych Tap Take Over
12:00pm
Orange & Brew (Downers Grove, IL)
It's Illinois Craft Beer Week, so we're going to celebrate with one of our favorite Illinois breweries...Triptych! All lines tapped at open on Tuesday, May 7th! Tap list is about set:
Wednesday, May 8
Fuego de Mango
Hickory Creek Brewing Company (New Lenox, IL)
A smooth summer lager with mango and Serrano peppers. Smooth and fruity with a light pepper finish.