The Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor is an outdoor museum where visitors can explore the diverse stories of this living landscape. It’s a place to walk in the footsteps of Native Americans, French Explorers and Voyagers, canal workers and immigrants. It’s a place to discover why the I&M Canal led to Illinois becoming the nation’s most populous inland state and Chicago the greatest city of the American heartland. Whether you live within the 57 communities of the heritage corridor or are planning a visit, the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor has something for everyone. For more information visit our website iandmcanal.org
