Outdoor Recreational Dream
Situated between Lake Michigan and the Illinois River, the region is an outdoor recreational dream, beginning with miles of trails and waterways stretching from suburban Chicago all the way to Starved Rock State Park. Stay at four star hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts, explore Route 66, shop big-names and boutiques, dine on hearty home cooking or haute cuisine, and play at the area’s exciting attractions and gaming venues. Heritage Corridor Destinations focuses on bringing visitors to the towns surrounding the Illinois & Michigan Canal, The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 and Starved Rock Country.
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Our Destination
WEBSITE:
www.HCDestinations.com
CONTACT:
Kate Meehan
Tourism Manager
- kate@hcdestinations.com
- 815-216-9960
- 2701 Black Road, Suite 201
Joliet, IL 60435
DESTINATION SERVICE AREA:
Bureau, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston, Putnam and Will Counties
The First Hundred Miles of Route 66, The Communities along the I&M Canal, Starved Rock Country
Top Attractions
- Starved Rock State Park
- Old Joliet Prison
- The First Hundred Miles of Route 66
- Pontiac
- Rialto Square Theatre
- I&M Canal Boat
- Harrah’s Casino
- Hollywood Casino
Accomplishments
- For the Route 66 Grant – in the first year, of the $4 million available, Heritage Corridor received $1.5 million; and in the second year of the $3.7 million available, Heritage Corridor received $1.6 million for projects, advertising and marketing
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Info & Stats
IL HOUSE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
73, 74, 75, 76, 82, 85, 97, 98, 105, 106
IL SENATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
14, 19, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 49, 53
LARGEST MEETING FACILITY:
Harrah’s Casino Joliet
NUMBER OF HOTEL ROOMS:
10,028
PRIMARY SOURCE OF LOCAL FUNDING:
Hotel/Motel Tax & Partnership Packages
TOTAL TOURISM JOBS SUPPORTED:
10,833
REGIONAL TOURISM EXPENDITURES:
$1.321 Billion