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Heritage Corridor Destinations From I&M Canal Towns to The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 to beautiful Starved Rock Country! http://pinterest.com/heritagecorcvb/
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The mission of the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau is to ignite, influence and impact the visitor’s experience through tourism partnerships. The 6 regions along the Illinois and Michigan Canal offer a wide variety of touristic experiences that will transform your weekend trip or vacation in a wonderful time!

The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 is home to many famous attractions and under-the-radar roadside gems that are worth ...
10/21/2026

The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 is home to many famous attractions and under-the-radar roadside gems that are worth slowing down for. Make a few extra stops to see some new additions along the Mother Road, including Gigantar, the Tire Tower, and the Gemini Giant’s newest informational signs.

✨ New Member Monday ✨Be sure to support these local businesses on your next visit to Starved Rock Country. They're the p...
10/19/2026

✨ New Member Monday ✨

Be sure to support these local businesses on your next visit to Starved Rock Country. They're the perfect stop before or after a day exploring the region. Whether you're fueling up for an outdoor adventure or winding down, these local favorites are a must visit for delicious food!

Good Morning Good Day Cafe (Streator): Get a taste of Slovenian and Croatian specialties that bring a unique flavor to breakfast and lunch.

Harbor House by Valentino’s (Ottawa): Enjoy fresh seafood and classic-comfort meals with waterfront views during your next night out.

Polancic's Meat Market & Tenderloins (Ottawa): Offers fresh selections of meats for home dinners, special gatherings and can be found on menus at local Starved Rock Country restaurants.

Serena Cafe (Serena): Cozy cafe serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites to satisfy your tastebuds at any time of day.

10/19/2026

Life is good when you spend time wandering through every room at True North and leaving with the coolest finds ✨🛍️ True North

10/16/2026

Spend a long day working hard exploring everything Pontiac has to offer! 🚗🗺️

🍔 Eats:

Bob & Ringos Grill & Smokehouse Bob & Ringo’s Tavern
Lola’s Homestyle Filipino Cooking Lola’s

🛍️ Shopping:

Livin’ in Color Livin' In Color
Tickled Pink Fabric Shop Darcy Woodburn
Pops Pop Up Pops Pop Up Shop llc

🔍 Museums:

Livingston County War Museum
Pontiac Oakland Museum Pontiac-Oakland Museum
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum

This Weekend in the Heritage Corridor 👉🏼🌙 10/16: Witches Night Out, Downtown Princeton, IL Princeton Area Chamber of Co...
10/15/2026

This Weekend in the Heritage Corridor 👉🏼

🌙 10/16: Witches Night Out, Downtown Princeton, IL Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce

🧙🏼‍♀️ 10/16: Witchy Women's Night Out, RejuveNate Plants & Wellness RejuveNate - Plants & Wellness LLC

👻 10/17: Haunted Hangar, Illinois Aviation Museum Illinois Aviation Museum

🛍️ 10/17: Fall Sweetest Vendors Event, AFSCME Local Union, Our Treasured Displaced Gems And Comm

🎃 10/17: The Trackside Halloween Market, Lockport Metra Station Chicago Street Markets

🎶 10/18: Oktoberfest Tribute Show, Starved Rock Lodge Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

🍂🔍 Join the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt in Utica, IL! Find all 12 scarecrows hidden throughout Downtown Utica. Once you've ...
10/15/2026

🍂🔍 Join the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt in Utica, IL! Find all 12 scarecrows hidden throughout Downtown Utica. Once you've tracked down every scarecrow, make your way to the Starved Rock Country Welcome Center to turn in your completed hunt and receive a prize!

10/14/2026

Same prison, two different vibes 🔦🌕

Which Old Joliet Prison tour are you choosing? Flashlight tours are running this fall! Old Joliet Prison

✨ New Member Monday ✨Our community continues to grow with new partners bringing creativity, shopping, and unique experie...
10/12/2026

✨ New Member Monday ✨

Our community continues to grow with new partners bringing creativity, shopping, and unique experiences that add even more reasons to explore the region. Get to know these local partners by visiting their shops and attending their events!

Automated Forms and Graphics Inc. (Lockport): Covers all your graphic and branding needs from custom apparel and promotional products.

Geocoinfest 2026 (Romeoville): Coming to Romeoville on 10/17, connect with fellow geocachers at this celebration of geocaching and trackables.

Our Treasured Displaced Gems And Comm (Joliet): Find your next unique treasure at the fall vendors event on 10/17.

Soul Sanctuary Shop (Joliet): The perfect spot to shop cozy aromatherapy-inspired products, fall scents and hands-on craft nights.

This Weekend in the Heritage Corridor 👉🏼👻 10/09: Haunted History Tours, Duncan Manor Duncan Manor House 🎃 10/09: Haunted...
10/08/2026

This Weekend in the Heritage Corridor 👉🏼

👻 10/09: Haunted History Tours, Duncan Manor Duncan Manor House

🎃 10/09: Haunted Camp Tuck, Camp Tuckabatchee Camp Tuckabatchee

🎸 10/10: Panic at the Plaza, Joliet City Square Audiophil's Records Joliet City Center Partnership

🥘 10/10 - 10/11: Burgoo Festival, Utica, IL LaSalle County Historical Society Museum Explore Utica

🍂 10/10: Fall Fest, Bronkberry Farms Bronkberry Farms

👧🏻 10/11: Fall Fun Fest, Children's Museum in Oak Lawn Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

🇺🇸🚴🏼 American Discovery Trail is making its way through the I&M Canal towns this weekend October 9-11! Celebrate this jo...
10/08/2026

🇺🇸🚴🏼 American Discovery Trail is making its way through the I&M Canal towns this weekend October 9-11! Celebrate this journey as relayers carry a copy of the Declaration of Independence across America in honor of the 250th anniversary.

📍 Friday, October 9 | 10:30am stop at Lock 16 Cafe and Visitor Center

📍 Friday, October 9 | Greet and celebrate the relayers as they arrive at Fox River Park in Ottawa, IL around 5pm. City of Ottawa Illinois Government

📍 Saturday, October 9 | 8:30am start following the route through Ottawa, Marseilles, Seneca, Morris, Minooka, and Rockdale

📍 Saturday, October 10 | Help welcome relayers as they complete their route at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

📍 Sunday, October 11 | Cheer on the relayers as they begin the next leg of the journey departing from the Joliet City Square at 8am. City of Joliet, Illinois, Government

Keep an eye on the I&M Canal National Heritage Area page for the latest updates!

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701 Essington Road, Suite 100
Joliet, IL
60435

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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