Illinois & Michigan Canal Tours
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August Hill Winery Tasting Room
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

Matthiessen State Park
Look down the chute of Cascade Falls from a rickety bridge and admire the brilliant hues decorating the canyon’s sandstone walls in this eclectic park.

Starved Rock State Park
The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

Buffalo Rock State Park
Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.
Hegeler Carus Mansion
You can find out about the history of La Salle with a stop at Hegeler Carus Mansion. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat
You can find out about the history of La Salle with a visit to Lock 16 Visitor Center & LaSalle Canal Boat. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.
Best Lodging Options Near Illinois & Michigan Canal
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Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Days Inn by Wyndham Oglesby/ Starved Rock

Super 8 by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock State Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Peru Starved Rock St Park

Best Western Oglesby Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites Peru

Quality Inn Peru near Starved Rock State Park

Hampton Inn & Suites Peru
