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September 2019
I&M Canal Mule Pulled Boat Rides
Explore the I&M Canal National Heritage Area by stepping Back in time on the Illinois & Michigan Canal! Climb aboard a replica 19th century mule-pulled canal boat and ride the route Lincoln traveled! Your guides, dressed as Canal era crew,…
Find out more »Mules, Mansion & Mimosa Boat Tour
Combine an afternoon brunch at Lock 16 Café, a historic 1-hour mule pulled boat ride on the I&M Canal Boat, and a 1-hour tour of the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion. Start your tour by taking a step back to 1848…
Find out more »November 2019
Bison Day on the I&M Canal
Celebrate National Bison Day, on Saturday November 2nd 2019, at the I&M Canal Boat! The I&M Canal Boat mules, Larry & Moe, will celebrate National Bison day by dressing up as bison! Come take a selfie with Larry & Moe…
Find out more »7th Annual Canal Alliance Congress
The Canal Corridor Association invites you to: The 7th Annual Canal Alliance Congress Wednesday November 6th 2019, 8:30am-4:30pm at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 South Walnut Lane Channahon, IL 60410 The annual Canal Alliance Congress is a gathering of…
Find out more »Lockport Dinner Lecture: Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike
Join us on Thursday November 14th 2019, 6pm - 8:30pm, for an entertaining evening at the beautiful, historic Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport, IL, with National Park Ranger Sue Bennett and her presentation Pullman: 125 Years After the Strike. The local…
Find out more »December 2019
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is back at the Lock 16 Café & Gift Shop in Downtown LaSalle! Before Santa gets too busy in his workshop, tell him what you would like for Christmas, enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive a special…
Find out more »Christmas Afternoon Tea
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing Christmas themed Afternoon Tea experience? Located in the Lock 16's Vintage Room you will spend time relaxing with friends, or meet new friends. The afternoon tea menu features a variety of tasty teas,…
Find out more »August 2020
2020 Mazon Creek Fossil Tour
Join us on Saturday August 29th OR Sunday August 30th 2020 for our annual Mazon Creek Fossil Tour in Morris, IL! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the environment, ecosystems, and climate of Northern Illinois as it…
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