Welcome Aboard, Next Stop 1848.
Experience Illinois history and American heritage in a quaint, antique setting at Lock 16 Café and Center in LaSalle, IL. We are open for breakfast and lunch and cater daytime and evening events. You can hold events at the Center and on our historic canal boat. Our canal boat is a replica of a mule-pulled 1848 boat used on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. A period-dressed crew will take you back to what life was like on the frontier.The Lock 16 Center and LaSalle Canal Boat are ideal for:• Weddings and rehearsals• Bridal and baby showers• Birthdays and reunions• Retirement parties• After-hour parties• Workshops and corporate meetingsOur café menu features a variety of wholesome, delicious options. From hearty breakfast options to salads and sandwiches, we have something for everyone. Call us or visit our website today to learn more!. Amusement Rides|baby showers|Banquet Facilities|bridal showers|Convention and Visitors Bureaus|Cultural Organizations|Educational Organizations|Environmental Groups|historical boat tour|Historical Sites|Historical Societies|ladies' teas|Meeting Facilities|meetings|motorcoach parking|mule pulled boat rides|Museums|Natural Attractions|period costumed dressed guides|Reception Facilities|rehearsal dinners|Retreat Facilities|Summer Camps|Tourist Attractions|visitor center