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I&M Canal Boat
- Hospitality
- La Salle, IL
About this business
Specialties: Come journey back in time aboard the "Volunteer," a 70-passenger, mule-pulled 1840's replica canal boat as it coasts gently up and down the I&M Canal. Bring your camera, grab a snack and something to drink at the Lock 16 Cafe, and climb aboard for an hour of peaceful, historical fun! Established in 2008.
Location details
A St &, Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail, La Salle, IL, 61301, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Excellent explanation of this historical place
Many pieces of history came together during this unassuming tour: I&M Canal was the first designated Heritage Place in the US, biology of mules and their role in the US development, contribution of Irish immigrants and gold rush role to Illinois canal system development, railroad development, Lincoln’s lawyering… Thank you Rebecca and Nickolas and the whole team for the most informative tour. Also, thank you Pat from the Starved Rock Visitors Center bookstore for recommending the tour. You were right- Nickolas is a well of k... read more
This was our 2nd time enjoying the I&M Canal Boat experience, and we will happily do it again every time we have guests visiting the area. A trip back in time packed with interesting historical information. Really interesting way to spend an afternoon for young & old alike!
Great tour! Our guide gave us so much information about the history of the I&M Canal.
It is rare to experience staff at tourist type non-profits that actually care about their performance and the satisfaction of their guests. The Captain delivered an entertaining, knowledge-filled, description of the history surrounding the canal and the boats that worked on them, explaining how the canal made Illinois the commerce center of the country. The "muleskinner" explained where that term originated, how mules are bred, and why mules were well-suited to the work of moving the barges and boats. Even the men helping pa... read more
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How is I&M Canal Boat rated?
I&M Canal Boat has a 4.8 star rating with 429 reviews.
When is I&M Canal Boat open?
I&M Canal Boat is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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