Group Tours

Pair the I&M Canal Boat tour with a tea where you will meet our Mrs. Lincoln. Over tea she will regale you with stories of her courtship and marriage to Mr. Lincoln as well as their trip down the I&M Canal in 1848. The Lock 16 Signature Tea will include classic scones with jam and Devonshire Cream, savory tea sandwiches, sweets, and a variety of teas from The Republic of Tea. (The tea will replace the hearty hot meal.)

To book your group, call us at (815) 220-1848 ext. 1848 or email Sarah Skubic at lock16@iandmcanal.org!

Compare water travel in 1848 with the I&M Canal Boat tour described above and a trip to see the Starved Rock locks along the Illinois Waterway which accommodates the barges of today. A guide will join you on your15-minute trip between the two sites. The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers a look at 20th and 21st century water travel and is a great place to view Starved Rock without all the traffic. Meals options are the same as above.

To book your group, call us at (815) 220-1848 ext. 1848 or email Sarah Skubic at lock16@iandmcanal.org!

Step back into 1848 with our period-clothed “salty” boat crew and two friendly mules guiding you along the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal for an hour-long ride from Lock 14 to the Little Vermillion Aqueduct.

After all that fresh air and scenic beauty, enjoy a hearty hot meal (lunch, brunch, or breakfast) prepared by the Lock 16 Café in the Vintage Room at the I&M Canal Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is housed in an historic building and features additional information about the I&M Canal and a gift shop. In addition historic downtown LaSalle is right outside the door. The boat and facility are accessible to all. Vegetarian and Gluten-free meals available.

To book your group, call us at (815) 220-1848 ext. 1848 or email Sarah Skubic at lock16@iandmcanal.org!