Lockport : Michelin's recommendations

Founded in 1836 as the headquarters of the Indiana and Michigan Canal, this picturesque town situated some 35 miles southeast of Chicago features a lovely downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gaylord Donnelley Canal Trail follows the canal through town, past several wayside exhibits. You'll also find numerous beautifully preserved buildings from the mid-19C; one, the Gaylord Building, houses the lively I&M Canal Visitor Center with extensive explanations on the canal, its history and the mechanics of passing boats through its lock system.