Lock 16 Cafe and Visitor Center

Lock 16 Cafe and Visitor Center The Lock 16 Visitor Center & Gift Shop is the perfect place to start your I&M Canal adventure!
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The Visitor's Center is open from 9AM to 4PM daily, Cafe 16 is open from 9AM to 3PM Wed-Sunday. Lock 16 Café & Visitor Center is Illinois & Michigan Canal themed restaurant & visitor center for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area. The Lock 16 Visitor Center and the I&M Canal Boat are perfect venues for weddings/rehearsals, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, retirement parties, reunions, afternoon teas, after-hour parties, workshops, meetings and more when we are able to gather again!

Stop by Cafe 16 for a wide selection of cards for many occasions.  These are one of our most popular sellers, so get you...
09/07/2024

Stop by Cafe 16 for a wide selection of cards for many occasions. These are one of our most popular sellers, so get yours today!

Don't forget to get in your canal boat tour for 2024!  Find out more information by visiting the Cafe or by visiting htt...
09/06/2024

Don't forget to get in your canal boat tour for 2024! Find out more information by visiting the Cafe or by visiting https://iandmcanal.org/boattour/

Are you in need of some good food that you can heat up in a jiffy at home?  Chef Jacque has soups ready for purchase in ...
09/05/2024

Are you in need of some good food that you can heat up in a jiffy at home? Chef Jacque has soups ready for purchase in pints and quarts! She has made Cheddar Broccoli, Creamy Tomato & Tortellini, and Ancient Grains & Chicken and all are available now. Pints are $6 and quarts $10. Stop in today!

In need of a light lunch that tastes great?  Try our Moe's Salad with apples, cranberries, almonds, cheddar, parmesan, a...
09/05/2024

In need of a light lunch that tastes great? Try our Moe's Salad with apples, cranberries, almonds, cheddar, parmesan, and balsamic vinaigrette. You can also order it as a wrap!

For all of us who place stickers on computers, journals, coffee cups, and much more, check out the selection at Cafe 16!
09/04/2024

For all of us who place stickers on computers, journals, coffee cups, and much more, check out the selection at Cafe 16!

Need an extra kick this morning after a holiday?  Stop by the Lock 16 Cafe to try out some of our coffee and espresso.
09/03/2024

Need an extra kick this morning after a holiday? Stop by the Lock 16 Cafe to try out some of our coffee and espresso.

Chef Jacque is back!  Come try out our breakfast and lunch menu items as well as our baked goods.  You can also add an e...
08/31/2024

Chef Jacque is back! Come try out our breakfast and lunch menu items as well as our baked goods. You can also add an espresso drink to complete your meal. We look forward to seeing you at Lock 16 Cafe.

08/25/2024

Lock 16 Cafe and Visitor Center will be closed Monday, August 26th. We will be back on Tuesday, August 27th. Thank you to all our patrons!

The T-shirts have been restocked!  These popular t-shirts are back with all the designs and sizes our customers have ask...
08/20/2024

The T-shirts have been restocked! These popular t-shirts are back with all the designs and sizes our customers have asked for from us. Stop in today, to get your favorite for yourself or as a gift!

Our good friend James is installing our new espresso machine!  Stop by seven days a week to order your favorite espresso...
08/11/2024

Our good friend James is installing our new espresso machine! Stop by seven days a week to order your favorite espresso.

Happy Sunday!!🌞 Stop by the Lock 16 Cafe and fuel up with our Boat Captain's BLT!  An English muffin topped with eggs, b...
08/04/2024

Happy Sunday!!🌞 Stop by the Lock 16 Cafe and fuel up with our Boat Captain's BLT! An English muffin topped with eggs, bacon, tomato, spring mix, and finished with a homemade mustard dill sauce!

08/02/2024
Start your Monday off right with this delicious egg dish!Add a side of herb potatoes or savory bacon to your meal!      ...
07/29/2024

Start your Monday off right with this delicious egg dish!
Add a side of herb potatoes or savory bacon to your meal!


It's a beautiful day to get out and ride!🌞 For just $5 dollars  an hour, you can rent a bike and hit the trail!         ...
07/19/2024

It's a beautiful day to get out and ride!🌞 For just $5 dollars an hour, you can rent a bike and hit the trail!


Have a happy and safe Independents day! 🎆 We will see you Friday!🇺🇸
07/04/2024

Have a happy and safe Independents day! 🎆 We will see you Friday!🇺🇸

Serving up some canal diggers soup today! Featuring cabbage, carrots, and sausage! Pair it with a delicious cheese pleas...
06/28/2024

Serving up some canal diggers soup today! Featuring cabbage, carrots, and sausage! Pair it with a delicious cheese please sandwich or take a bowl to go!

The 4th of July is just around the corner! 🇺🇸 Try out a new delicious recipe for your family cookout! These cookbooks ar...
06/25/2024

The 4th of July is just around the corner! 🇺🇸 Try out a new delicious recipe for your family cookout! These cookbooks are just the thing to help you out!

Stop by and shop with us today ✨️

Open Today 10-4 ✨️


Guess what!? We now sell our delicious coffee beans right here in the Lock 16 Cafe! Regular or decaf, we've got you cove...
06/18/2024

Guess what!? We now sell our delicious coffee beans right here in the Lock 16 Cafe! Regular or decaf, we've got you covered!

Stop by today
Open 9-4✨️

No pocket. No problem! This portable pocket is designed to go on handlebars of bikes, golf carts, walkers, wheelchairs, ...
06/11/2024

No pocket. No problem! This portable pocket is designed to go on handlebars of bikes, golf carts, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, boats, and waistline. Strong magnets are used to attach the flap to almost anything!

The pocket plus comes in sizes Small - XL as well as a variety of styles and colors to choose from!

They are perfect for carrying your cellphone, wallet, money and so much more!

Open Today 9-4✨️

Happy Friday 🌞Start your day out with a delicious slice of our homemade Asiago cheese quiche! We also have space availab...
06/07/2024

Happy Friday 🌞Start your day out with a delicious slice of our homemade Asiago cheese quiche!

We also have space available for our 11:30, 1:00 & 2:30 boat rides! Come on out and see us today!

Open Today 9-4✨️

We've got you covered for breakfast and lunch! Stop by today and check out all our delicious menu items!          ✨️
06/06/2024

We've got you covered for breakfast and lunch! Stop by today and check out all our delicious menu items!

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We are all stocked up on all of your favorite Melissa & Doug kids items! We have everything from puzzles and sticker pad...
06/04/2024

We are all stocked up on all of your favorite Melissa & Doug kids items! We have everything from puzzles and sticker pads to magnetic games, scratch pads, music sets, and so much more! Stop by and see us today!

Open 9-4✨️

We've got just the thing to beat your rainy day blues. We're all stocked up on our soaps and lotions with so many scents...
06/01/2024

We've got just the thing to beat your rainy day blues. We're all stocked up on our soaps and lotions with so many scents to choose from!

Stop out today and see us!

Open 9-4

It's another beautiful day! Stop by Lock16 and grab some lunch and take a historical ride down the I & M Canal! See you ...
05/31/2024

It's another beautiful day! Stop by Lock16 and grab some lunch and take a historical ride down the I & M Canal!

See you soon!


It's a beautiful day out to enjoy all the lock has to offer! Stop by for food, drink, and shopping! We still have availa...
05/29/2024

It's a beautiful day out to enjoy all the lock has to offer! Stop by for food, drink, and shopping! We still have availability for the for our 11:30, 1:00 & 2:30 boat rides as well! Come and enjoy 🌞

Have a safe memorial day 🇺🇲 we will see you on Tuesday!
05/27/2024

Have a safe memorial day 🇺🇲 we will see you on Tuesday!


Apple or peach, that's the question?! Its a beautiful day to enjoy the I & M Canal and all we have to offer✨️Open Today ...
05/25/2024

Apple or peach, that's the question?! Its a beautiful day to enjoy the I & M Canal and all we have to offer✨️

Open Today
10-4

Our sesame chicken wrap is the perfect lunch to beat the heat! Enjoy any of our delicious menu items today!Open Today ✨️...
05/18/2024

Our sesame chicken wrap is the perfect lunch to beat the heat! Enjoy any of our delicious menu items today!

Open Today ✨️
Cafe 9-3
Gift shop 9-4

Try a hardy bowl of our Canal Diggers Soup! Its a great way to fill up before or after enjoying a scenic ride on our can...
05/17/2024

Try a hardy bowl of our Canal Diggers Soup! Its a great way to fill up before or after enjoying a scenic ride on our canal boat!

Open Today✨️
Cafe 9-3
Gift shop 9-4

Address

754 1st Street
La Salle, IL
61301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18152231851

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The I&M Canal Visitor Center has exhibits and visitor information for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area, the nation’s first national heritage area. Located inside the visitor center is the Lock 16 Cafe and Gift Shop. Currently the cafe has limited hours and a limited menu of drinks and snacks. The drinks include espresso drinks both hot and iced, locally roasted coffee, house brewed ice teas, sodas, ice cream sodas, wine and beer. The snacks include ice cream and baked goods. The Lock 16 Center and the I&M Canal Boat are perfect venues for weddings/rehearsals, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, retirement parties, reunions, afternoon teas, after-hour parties, workshops, meetings and more when Illinois again allows gatherings.

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