I&m Canal Trail

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200 E 9th St
Lockport, IL 60441

The Illinois Michigan Canal National Heritage Area is a unique national park that celebrates the history and communities along the I&M Canal, connecting the Illinois River to Lake Michigan. This heritage area encompasses 60 cities and towns, highlighting their growth and connection to the canal, which established an important inland waterway route from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including a journey on an 1840s-replica canal boat, educational field trips for students, and self-guided farm tours that explore rural sites. The area also features a café offering delicious meals and beverages, along with opportunities for individuals and groups to engage with local attractions and support the heritage area through donations and volunteer efforts.

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4/16/2021

I rode my bike on the I&M Canal Trail from Joliet to Lemont going through the towns of Romeoville an...

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