Chicago Portage Area
Attractions
Parks and Recreation
Midwest SOARRING Foundation
I&M Canal/Illinois Department of Natural Resources
1 Hickory Ln. Westchester IL 60154 708-257-4300 www.midwestsoarring.org
Native American Office and Cultural Center. Experience Indigenous cultures through lectures, cultural presentations and activities. Call for times and information or visit our website. Group programs are available upon request.
Dining Courtright’s Restaurant 8989 Archer Ave. Willow Springs IL 60480 708-839-8000 www.courtrights.com
A 4-Star destination restaurant, Courtright’s offers award winning seasonal American fine dinning & 25,000 bottle wine cellar in a gracious woodland setting. Awarded 1 Star Michelin guide 2012!
@ Gebhard Woods State Park Morris IL 60450 815-942-0796 www.dnr.state.il.us
History buffs, nature lovers and sportsmen will thrill to the sights and sounds of the 96-mile route of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Along its banks are numerous state parks, restored historical sites, and abundance of wildlife and distinctive landscapes, ranging from bluffs to rolling hills. Visitors can follow the I&M Canal State Trail beginning at Rockdale along the old towpath to LaSalle and experience 61.5 miles of scenic views of the canal and the Des Plaines and Illinois rivers. At every turn, trail users will find something of interest. One can spend an afternoon or several days exploring the wonders along this picturesque and unique area. Hiking, Biking, snowmobiling, camping, picnicking, fishing, boating & historical sites are available at four different state parks along the route.
St. James Church Lemont
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I&M Canal Heritage Corridor Visitors Guide 2014
www.HeritageCorridorCVB.com