100 Years of Route 66 and Summer Travel with Heritage Corridor Destinations

Right in Chicago’s backyard is a corridor of history, beauty, and endless local charm. Home to the first 100 miles of Route 66, the I&M Canal, and the famous Starved Rock- the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area spans multiple counties going south and west of the city. In fact, it’s the very first National Heritage Area in the country!

We sat down with our friends at Heritage Corridor Destinations to discover all the area has to offer, including great road trip ideas, summer fun, and of course, food for Aaron and antiquing for Ioanna!

Discover the history of Route 66 and how the I&M Canal shaped so much of the development in and around Chicago.

Plus, we talk about why towns in the corridor offer so much charm and hear all about some amazing food, beer, and shopping options!

We end with rapid fire, during which we discover their favorite season in the corridor and what kind of day trip they would plan for us!

PLAN A TRIP: https://www.hcdestinations.com/

ROUTE 66: https://www.hcdestinations.com/route-66

DINING: https://www.hcdestinations.com/Canal-Food-and-Drink

SHOPPING: https://www.hcdestinations.com/Canal-Shop

VISITORS GUIDE: https://www.hcdestinations.com/Request-Info