
Fox River Aqueduct
This early engineering marvel carried waters of the Illinois & Michigan Canal over the Fox River. The Fox River Aqueduct is the largest aqueduct along the I&M Canal Corridor. Built
Whether you’re a history buff exploring the sites and museums, outdoor enthusiast eager to traverse the scenic I&M Canal Trail, a lover of fine arts attracted to our bustling arts district, or a family looking to enjoy our lush parks, Ottawa offers a variety of attractions to enchant every visitor.
This early engineering marvel carried waters of the Illinois & Michigan Canal over the Fox River. The Fox River Aqueduct is the largest aqueduct along the I&M Canal Corridor. Built
Amenities: Bikeway/Hiking, Boat Launch, Boat Parking, Circular Basketball Courts, Docks, Fishing Area, Open Space, Picnic Tables, Playground, Shelter, Washrooms, Water Play Area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course –
The Place to Ride! Fox Valley Off Road is a subsidiary of Motor Pro Inc. which also owns Megacross.com. This is a DHV park and is for motorcycles, and 4-wheel
Designed and painted by: G. Byron Peck William Hervy Lamme Wallace could have begun the practice of law with a Springfield lawyer named Abraham Lincoln. Instead, while traveling to Springfield,
Welcome to Heritage Harbor, a resort community built around a vibrant marina on the Illinois River. A place where neighbors are friends, visitors are warmly welcomed, and traditions are made to last generations. We call
Pick up a copy of this illustrated guide to “the places, faces and ornamentation of Ottawa” and get ready for a magical history tour! Learn about the people who made
LaSalle Street Prairie Plantings, streetscape flower beds, art sculptures
Artist:Tim Trumbo The History of Communications mural can be read as a historical timeline starting from left to right, beginning with the arrival of French voyagers in the 1700’s marking
The only I&M Canal toll house in existence, The Ottawa Office offers a unique glimpse of what life was like in the 1800’s. As only one of four stops for
Now the journey is part of the destination . . . While driving the Illinois River Road, you’ll be immersed in the rich cultural and archaeological history of Native Americans,