Welcome to Illinois Route 66

The Experience of a Lifetime!

The Mother Road in Illinois is the place to search out the perfect piece
of homemade pie, neon signs you won’t see anywhere else, an honest-
to-goodness rabbit ranch, and a whole slew of larger and small towns
that truly are the “real America.”

Map and History photo opportunities classic dining stops

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vintage 66 must-see museums route 66 events

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Lodging pages 39-42

more info pages 43-44

For all event listings and other

up-to-date information visit:
illinoisroute66.org

interpretive exhibits community listings

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 Index of Communities
The communities in this visitors guide are listed as they are
found along Route 66 traveling from north to south. If you are
looking for information on a particular community, please use
the table of contents below with corresponding page numbers.
Atlanta ................................... 27
Auburn .................................. 33
Benld..................................... 35
Berwyn .................................. 13
Bloomington .......................... 23
Bolingbrook ...........................14
Braceville ............................... 20
Braidwood ............................. 19
Broadwell ..............................29
Carlinville ............................... 34
Cayuga .................................. 21
Channahon............................ 15
Chatham ............................... 33
Chenoa ................................. 23
Chicago ................................. 11
Cicero....................................12
Collinsville .............................. 38
Dwight ................................... 20
Edwardsville ..........................36
Elkhart ................................... 29
Elwood .................................. 18
Fairmont City ......................... 38
Funk’s Grove .........................26
Gardner .................................20
Gillispie .................................. 35
Girard ....................................33
Glen Carbon ......................... 38
Godley................................... 20
Granite City ........................... 38
Hamel.................................... 36
Hodgkins ............................... 14
Indian Head Park ................... 14
Joliet ..................................... 16
Lexington .............................. 23
Lincoln................................... 28
Litchfield ................................ 35
Livingston .............................. 36
Madison ................................ 38
McCook ................................ 14
McLean ................................. 26
Mitchell .................................. 38
Mt. Olive ................................ 36
Nilwood ................................. 34
Normal .................................. 23
Odell...................................... 21
Plainfield ................................ 15
Pontiac .................................. 21
Pontoon Beach ..................... 38
Raymond............................... 35
Romeoville ............................. 16
Shirley ................................... 26
Sherman................................ 30
Springfield ............................. 30
Staunton ............................... 35 Detailed maps available on
Thayer ................................... 33 pages 11, 23 & 33.
Towanda................................23
Troy ....................................... 38 Attraction maps and
Williamson ............................. 35 directions available at
Williamsville ........................... 30 illinoisroute66.org
Wilmington ............................ 18
Willowbrook...........................14
Virden .................................... 33

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History
Route 66, known as the “Mother Road”, is
the most famous highway in the world. In
1939 it was popularized in the classic novel,
“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck,
where the victims of the dustbowl traveled
with hope for a new life in California. The
1960’s television show, “Route 66” starring
Martin Milner and George Maharis, was a
hit then and has a devoted following of fans
even today. Most recently in 2006, the Disney
animated film, “Cars” has introduced Route
66 to new generations of young fans that will
ultimately insure the popularity of the road for
years to come.

Illinois Route 66 offers a unique experience

to the traveler from a number of perspectives
related to its history. When Route 66 was
The Palms Grill Cafe in Atlanta, Illinois as it looked in the heyday of Route 66 and as it looks now since
commissioned in 1926, Illinois already had a
restoration. Since reopening in 2009, Atlanta city officials report a significant increase in local sales tax revenue.
modern (for its time) road infrastructure and
transportation network resulting from the
development of the railroad line from Chicago was re-routed in some cases to bypass byway is over 400 miles long and passes
to St. Louis. That rail corridor is linked to the larger more congested communities. The through 90 communities along the three
early work of Abraham Lincoln, one of the 1940-1977 alignment (which is signed as alignments.
attorneys for the railroad in Illinois. Lincoln “1940-1977”) was expanded into one of the
went on to implement a national railway earliest four-lane highways to accommodate Communities along Illinois Route 66 have
system as president of the United States the transportation needs of the military during embraced the famous road and have worked
(Illinois is the only Route 66 state that also World War II. Eventually Route 66 in Illinois to preserve their unique attractions. These
intersects with Abraham Lincoln’s history). was replaced by the adjacent Interstate 55. cities and towns provide shopping, dining,
However, nearly all of Illinois Route 66 is lodging amenities and other services that
Thus, Illinois literally paved the way for still traversable today. Illinois Route 66 was make the trip a convenient one for the
Route 66, which took over the pre-existing designated as a scenic byway by the U.S. traveler. Though some iconic sites and
State Route 4, an already well-traveled and Department of Transportation in 2005. The personalities are no longer with us, the
concrete-slab two-lane road from Chicago to vibrancy of Route 66 continues to spawn new
St. Louis. Illinois was also the only state for attractions, businesses and entrepreneurs
which the road traveled north to south and along the road.
the only state on Route 66 that was east of
the Mississippi River. The famous road that Illinois has plenty of enjoyable and quirky
traveled 2448 miles from the shores of Lake sites to see, like the famous giant-sized
Michigan in Chicago to the shores of the muffler men statues, historic gas stations
Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California, and classic diners that serve tasty meals. In
changed directionally to an east-west addition you will find Illinois Route 66 Scenic
highway at St. Louis, making its way through Byway wayside exhibits, experience hubs
Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and interpretive statues strategically located
New Mexico and California. along the way to enhance your understanding
of the experience. There are also plenty of
Illinois Route 66 is marked with Historic vibrant shopping districts, beautiful parks,
Illinois Route 66 “brown signs” that also serve community events and outdoor activities
to distinguish the three major alignments for you to enjoy. While traveling Route 66
that the highway traversed until it was through Illinois, you’ll have the opportunity
decommissioned in 1985. The original 1926- to visit the many Abraham Lincoln sites. You
1930 alignment took the traveler through the will also be able to stop at our great Illinois
heart of each of the communities along the wineries, enjoy our many wonderful state
road. This alignment is signed today for the parks and take a side trip to Amish Country.
traveler as “1926-1930”. The 1930-1940
Enjoy!
alignment (which is signed as “1930-1940”)
Historic Illinois Route 66 “Brown Sign”
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 Popular Photo Stops

Pontiac
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Gemini Giant,

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Begin/End Sign, Chic

Bunyon’s Statue, A
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Railsplitter Covered Wagon, Lincol

, Auburn
Auburn Brick Road

More Photo Opportunities

Willis Tower Skydeck, Chicago
Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain/Cloud Gate, Chicago
Collins Street Prison, Joliet
Lexington Memory Lane, Lexington Old chain of
Atlanta Murals, Atlanta Rocks Bridge
, Madison
Cow in the Corn Sculpture, Lincoln
Pig Hip Sign, Broadwell
Lauterbach Giant, Springfield
Brooks Catsup Bottle, Collinsville
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, Chatham
Pink Elephant Antique Mall, Livingston
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Ariston C Henry’s Drive-in, Cicero
White Fence Farm, Romeoville
Steak N Egger, McCook
Nelly’s, Wilmington
Old Route 66 Family Restaurant,
Dwight
Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta, Springfield
The Chili Parlor, Springfield
Magnolia Restaurant, Carlinville
Decamp Junction, Staunton

Old Log Cabin Rest

, Chicago aurant, Pontiac
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Rialto Square Theatre, Jo
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Ambler Becker Station, Dwight , Nor
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Standard Oil Station, Odell

Route 66 Drive-In, Springfield

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Henry’s Rabbit

Just Off 66, Plainfield

More Old-School
Mill on 66, Lincoln
2 Cell Jail, Gardner Sky View Drive-In, Litch
field
omington
Destinations! Beer Nuts Factory, Blo Soulsby Service Statio
n, Mt. Olive
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Dixie Truck Stop, McL
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The Art Berwyn Route 66
museum, Berwyn

McLean County
Route 66 Visitors Courthouse Museum/
Center, Bloomin
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Pontiac-Oak
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Discover more!
the Field Museum, Chicago Atlanta Museum, Atlanta
the Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago Route 66 Arcade Museum, Atlanta
Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum, Godley Route 66 Memories Museum, Atlanta
International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum, Pontiac Hawes Grain Elevator Museum, Atlanta
Livingston County War Museum, Pontiac Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Museum of the Gilding Arts, Pontiac Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield
Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal
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 66
Route Events
Berwyn Car Show
Last Saturday in August
berwynrt66.com

Red Carpet Corridor

First Full Weekend in May
il66redcarpetcorridor.org

Blue Carpet Corridor

Second Weekend in June
bluecarpetcorridor.org

Route 66 Association of
Illinois Motor Tour & Hall of
Fame Banquet
Second Weekend in June
il66assoc.org

Illinois State Fair

Mid-August
Berwyn Car Show illinoisstatefair.info

International Mother Road

Red Carpet C Festival
ooridor
Last Full Weekend in September
route66fest.com

For more events along

Route 66 in Illinois visit
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Route 66 Ass
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Motor Tour f Illinois

Illinois State Fair Internationa

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 Wayside Exhibits Experience Hubs Interpretive Statues
Each Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Wayside The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Experience A new series of Illinois Route 66 Scenic
Exhibit tells a unique story about that location Hubs are Kiosks that help tell visitors the story Byway Interpretive Statues and corresponding
and Route 66.Travelers will be able to learn of Route 66 in Illinois and help them find their wayside panels are now located in nine
about the Marx Brothers Chicken Farm, a way to the locations where those stories took Route 66 communities. The statues tell the
pitched gun battle between striking miners place. Each of the Kiosks has an interpretive story of The Road in a way that is unique and
and mine guards, the World’s Largest Covered panel that talks about the history of Route 66 unexpected by visitors. They also serve as a
Wagon, the art of cruising the Downtown and in that region and another panel that highlights fun photo opportunity. The “shadow statues”
a State Police District Headquarters that is the attractions in that area and how to find are so nicknamed because they are two-
shaped like a gun. them. dimensional iron statues depicting a famous
scene from the history of Route 66 in Illinois.
The Route 66 stories on display at classic There is also a large panel with a map of
restaurants, service stations and attractions Route 66 throughout Illinois. Each of the Interpretive Statues (shown above)
make those stops even more memorable. Kiosks is nine feet tall and is lit at night with are located in the following Illinois
Because Route 66 has such a distinctive the name of the host community. Visitors can Route 66 communities:
personality, the wayside exhibits themselves also listen to Bobby Troup singing his song, Pontiac, Elwood, Godley, McLean, Elkhart,
reflect the designs of the 1940’s and 50’s “Route 66” at every Experience Hub. Sherman, Benld, Gillespie and Staunton.
automotive industry. The streamlined shapes,
angles and curves, chrome and neon of that
era were the design elements that were used Experience Hubs (shown left) are located in the
to develop the Exhibits for Illinois Route 66. following Illinois Route 66 communities:
Berwyn, Romeoville, Joliet, Wilmington, Dwight,
Wayside Exhibits (shown above) Pontiac, Normal, Lincoln, Springfield, Carlinville,
are located in the following Illinois Litchfield, Edwardsville, Chain of Rocks (Madison).
Route 66 communities:
Berwyn, Countryside, Willowbrook,
Romeoville, Dwight, Pontiac, Normal,
Bloomington, Atlanta, Lincoln, Williamsville,
Springfield, Virden, Carlinville, Litchfield,
Staunton & Hamel.

Show your Pride!

Route 66 License Plates

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CHICAGO 360°Chicago
(formerly John Hancock Observatory)
875 North Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor
Begin/End Route 66 Signs (888) 875-8439
East Adams Street/Jackson Boulevard 360chicago.com
& South Michigan Avenue Located along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile®,
These unique “Begin” & “End” Historic Illinois 360 Chicago soars 1000 feet above Lake
Route 66 brown signs mark the beginning Michigan and the city’s skyline to offer visitors
of Route 66 traveling westward and the end breathtaking views from one of the tallest
of Route 66 traveling eastward. The signs buildings in the world, of downtown Chicago
are a popular roadside attraction and are the lakefront and four neighboring states.
photographed often by tourists from all over The view also includes the new “Tilt” window
the world. that extends out at an angle for a more
exhilarating view, and also convenient access
Lake Shore Drive to the 94th Floor Café.
Downtown Chicago Lakefront
Immortalized in song by Aliotta Haynes & Navy Pier
Jeremiah, Lake Shore Drive in Chicago is a 600 East Grand Avenue
uniquely scenic extended stretch of urban (800) 595-7437
parkway, bordered for over 15 miles mostly navypier.com
by the beaches of Lake Michigan on the This historic maritime landmark includes
east side and parks, skyscrapers and luxury 50 acres of promenades, gardens, shops,
apartments on the west side. For the visitor restaurants, live music, an IMAX theatre and
experience, most travelers prefer driving the 1,500-seat Skyline Stage. The pier is
south to north on this famous road, which is home to the Chicago Children’s Museum,
very close to the Mother Road as well. the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows.
Grant Park/Buckingham Fountain/ Take a ride on the merry-go-round or the
Cloud Gate sky-scraping Ferris wheel or stroll through the
337 East Randolph Street glass-enclosed Crystal Gardens. Fireworks
(312) 742-3918 displays take place every Wednesday and
chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/grant-park Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Dubbed “Chicago’s Front Yard,” Grant
Park consists of the Museum Campus Berghoff Restaurant
and Millennium Park. The site of many 17 West Adams
annual festivals, the park is also home to (312) 427-3170
Buckingham Fountain. Modeled after Latona theberghoff.com
Fountain basin at Versailles in France, but Owned and operated by the Berghoff family
twice its size, the fountain is the centerpiece since 1898, the restaurant has celebrated
of Grant Park. From summer through the their Dortmunder-style beer and fed the
end of fall, evening light shows enhance the people of Chicago for over 100 years. Open
spectacle. Also found here is Cloud Gate, for lunch and dinner daily.
a giant stainless steel sculpture by Anish
Kapoor, also known as “The Bean”. Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant and Bakery
565 West Jackson Boulevard
The Art Institute of Chicago (312) 939-3111
111 South Michigan Avenue loumitchellsrestaurant.com
(312) 443-3600 Located on Jackson Boulevard since 1923,
artic.edu Lou Mitchell’s offers great food and quality
One of the world’s leading art museums baking while continuing the unique tradition
houses an extensive collection of French of giving every female customer a free box of
Impressionist masterpieces. Make sure to Milk Duds; everyone gets a donut hole.
take the self-guided tour of the Route 66
exhibit. Learn about the Mother Road from a The Field Museum
unique perspective then visit the gift shop to 1400 South Lake Shore Drive
purchase a memento to help you remember (312) 922-9410
your adventure. fieldmuseum.org
The Field Museum is one of the world’s
Skydeck Chicago greatest natural history museums. View
233 South Wacker Drive exhibits and displays of more than 26 million
(312) 875-9696 artifacts including SUE, the world’s largest
theskydeck.com T. Rex. Explore dazzling Gems, the Aztec
How does it feel to be on top of the world? empire, 23 Egyptian mummies and 3D
Take an elevator to the 103rd floor of the theater.
Willis (formerly Sears) Tower and find out.
Experience the Ledge at Skydeck Chicago
while enjoying 360 degree views spanning
four states, 50 miles, 1,353 feet up, the glass
ledges look straight down. The trip includes
the “Chicago Experience,” a seven-minute
multi-image presentation movie.
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 full-scale replica of a coal mine or climb Buddy Guy’s Legends
aboard a World War II German U-boat. 700 South Wabash Avenue
Visit the Apollo 8 spacecraft, go for a (312) 427-1190
simulated space-shuttle ride or see the buddyguy.com
latest Omnimax presentation in the Henry Chicago’s premier blues club now at its new
Crown Space Center. location, owned by Buddy Guy; local and
national blues bands every night. Enjoy a full
Adler Planetarium menu and bar.
1300 South Lakeshore Drive
(312) 922-7827 House of Blues
adlerplanetarium.org 329 North Dearborn
Known as America’s first planetarium, (312) 923-2000
the Adler Planetarium is a beautiful houseofblues.com/chicago
space museum with amazing shows Offering live music every night of the week
- astronomer’s dream! Choose from starting at 9pm. Also, enjoy a blues acoustic
programs and exhibitions in three set during dinner.
full-sized theaters, including the
Grainger Sky Theater - Adler’s The Second City
most technologically advanced. 1616 North Wells Street
The planetarium was built in (312) 337-3992
the 1930s on what once was secondcity.com
an artificial island on the shore Celebrating over 50 years as the legendary
of Lake Michigan. The Adler home of Chicago-style improv and sketch
houses one of the world’s finest comedy. The Second City is a must-see

icero
show in Chicago.
In, C
collections of astronomical

y ’s D r i v e - artifacts. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House

Henr Pullman National Monument
11111 S Forrestville Ave
5757 South Woodlawn Avenue
(312) 994-4000
(773) 660-2341 flwright.org
pullman-museum.org One of world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd
The Pullman National Monument, also known Wright’s greatest buildings. Guided interior
as the Pullman Historic District, was the first tours and neighborhood walking tours offered
Shedd Aquarium model, planned industrial community in the Thurs.–Mon. 11am–4pm. Special weekend
1200 South Lake Shore Drive country. George Pullman, who made his programs.
(312) 939-2438 fortune by manufacturing the railroad sleeper
sheddaquarium.org Chicago History Museum
car, built this carefully planned community, 1601 North Clark Street
See the world’s largest indoor aquarium with famous for its urban design and architecture,
more than 20,000 animals. Watch divers (312) 642-4600
on what became Chicago’s Far South chicagohistory.org
hand-feed sea turtles and other underwater Side. The Pullman community, at its peak,
creatures, and don’t miss the shark exhibit. With millions of authentic pieces of
supported 20,000 employees who worked, Chicago and U.S. history, the Chicago
The Oceanarium shows marine life of the shopped and lived in the company town that
Pacific Northwest region-home to whales, History Museum is the authority on all
was designed with them in mind - a place to things Chicago, and focuses on the city’s
dolphins, sea otters and other marine provide these workers with a safe community
mammals. Call about free admission days. past, present, and future through various
and a better standard of living. But when exhibitions and events.
Wrigley Field the workers went on strike in 1894, the
1060 West Addison Street once-model community became increasingly The Chicago Theatre
(773) 404-2827 or (866) 800-1275 fractured and was eventually sold off. In 2015 175 North State Street
cubs.com the monument was designated as a National (312) 462-6300
Historic Wrigley Field was built in 1914, is the Historic Site. thechicagotheatre.com
home of the Chicago Cubs. It is the second The legendary Chicago Theatre is a
Blue Man Group - Briar Street Theatre designated Chicago landmark. The theatre
oldest ballpark in the country, and features 3133 North Halsted Street
the famous ivy outfield walls, the manual is located downtown and features events of
(773) 348-4000 every caliber and weekly tours.
scoreboard built in 1937 and the “Wrigleyville” blueman.com/chicago
rooftop viewing venues overlooking the park. An audience-interactive multimedia
performance piece unlike anything ever
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
(312) 280-2660
witnessed. Don’t miss the show USA Today
calls an ecstatic experience.
CICERO
mcachicago.org Lincoln Park Zoo Henry’s Drive-In
Located just one block from Michigan Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy. 6031 West Ogden Avenue
Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary (312) 742-2000 (708) 565-9344
Art offers exhibitions of the most thought- lpzoo.org Make sure to stop in at Henry’s if you are
provoking art, all created since 1945. See lions, meerkats and majestic gorillas just interested in the best Chicago-style hot dog
minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln around. This drive-in not only caters to the
Museum of Science and Industry hot dog lover but also offers a variety of
5700 South Lakeshore Drive Park Zoo is free, open and amazing
every day of the year. edible treats to satisfy any craving; a route 66
(773) 684-1414 Original.
msichicago.org
This mammoth-sized museum includes more
than 800 interactive exhibits. Explore the

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BERWYN
Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
Ogden Avenue between Oak Park
and Ridgeland
(708) 788-8100
berwynrt66.com
The Berwyn Route 66 Car Show is the area’s
best and biggest car show. Held annually on
the last Saturday in August, the Car Show
takes visitors on a stroll through 500+ vintage
and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles along
with live music, automobile flamethrowing and
a cacklefest of dragsters that will thrill everyone
Plan to make your trip to Route 66 a weekend
getaway and enjoy the sights and restaurants in
the Berwyn area.
Berwyn Route 66 Museum
7003 West Ogden Avenue
(708) 484-9349
berwynrt66museum.org
Make this your first “must see” stop on the
Mother road. Boasting an eclectic collection
of Route 66 artifacts, aerial photos and historic
signs, the compact Rt66 museum is a great
beginning for your journey. Be sure to check out
their selection of Route 66 travel guide books,
attraction brochures and Route 66 memorabilia.
Remember to ask for your free Route 66 maps
and free Memory Maker Rt66 Passport. Open
weekdays 9 am to 5pm. May 1st to October
30th, open Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. No charge
for admission.
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains
7025 West Ogden Avenue
(708) 484-4384
berwyntoytrains.com
A family-owned and operated business, the
independent retailer carries a wide array of
model trains and accessories, toys, remote
controlled and slot cars, models, and other
items for the serious collector and hobbyist
as well as for the entire family. Come operate
the giant train set!
White Castle
7155 West Ogden Avenue
(708) 795-6811
whitecastle.com
Berwyn’s location is the oldest original site
of the hamburger chain on the entire stretch
of the “Mother Road.” Route 66 veterans
and rookies alike can satisfy their craving
for “sliders” at the Castle. Located at the
intersection of Harlem Avenue and Ogden
Avenue, White Castle serves hundreds of
thousands of patrons annually.

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 MCCOOK HODGKINS WILLOWBROOK
Steak N Egger McCook Quarry Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
8408 Joliet Road 5500 Joliet Road 645 Joliet Road (I-55 and Route 83)
(708) 853-9240 (866) 713-4862 (630) 325-0780
steaknegger.com vmcmcook.com chickenbasket.com
Steak N Egger opened their first restaurant in Spanning both McCook and Hodgkins, this The Rhea family has welcomed Route
1955 and has been in continuous operation quarry is a 650-acre limestone pit that Route 66 travelers since the 1940’s, when the
under the watchful eye of three generations 66 spanned on a precipitous ribbon of road restaurant served as a Blue Bird bus stop.
of the founding family for more than 50 years. until recently, when it was declared unsafe Today, they serve some of the best fried
The McCook location is the site of the Route for travel. The quarry is a visual focal point, chicken you’ll eat! Make sure to save some
66 iconic Snuffy’s Restaurant that closed its and has been throughout the heydays of 66. room to browse through all the great 66
doors in 2010. The exterior of the building Its immense size and depth, not to mention memorabilia and their incredible collection
was built in 1926 from Joliet limestone that the ominous looking abandoned roadway, of chickens. Featured on the Food Network
was mined from less than a mile away. Steak demand a traveler’s attention. show “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” with Guy
N Egger prides themselves on putting you, Fieri. Recipient of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious
the customer first and striving to make your Destination” award by the Illinois Office of
dining experience a pleasant one.
INDIAN HEAD PARK Tourism.

Wolf ’s Head Inn

6937 Joliet Road
(708) 246-0400
BOLINGBROOK
wolfsheadrestaurant.com The Promenade Bolingbrook
This restaurant is filled with curiosities and 631 East Boughton Road
offers good food in the Route 66 tradition. (630) 296-8340
Many of the curiosities were salvaged from thepromenadebolingbrook.com
historical places around Chicago and tell the Visit this new lifestyle center where trees and
story of the area and provide a unique look at sky meet shops and cafes. Anchored by
travel. Macy’s and Bass Pro Shops, The Promenade
features a great mix of retail and restaurants,
including Coach and the Gordon Biersch
Brewery.

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Illinois Aviation Museum
130 South Clow International Parkway
(630) 771-1937
PLAINFIELD is considered to be the official trailhead for
the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. In the
park, visitors can tour Locks 6 & 7 and also
illinoisaviationmuseum.org Just Off 66 the original lock tender’s house at Lock 6.
The museum is housed at Clow International 22629 West 143rd Street It also features camping, picnicking, fishing,
Airport in Hangar One, which was donated (815) 405-9714 trail access and canoeing. An Interpreter is on
by the Village of Bolingbrook. The museum justoff66.com site four days a week to provide information.
boasts an impressive number of restored Re-experience your memories of the Route Public programs and tours are available as
and replica aircraft including significant 66 while surrounded by authentic gas station well as organized group and school group
experimental aircraft and those of historical mementos, vintage Coca-Cola™ advertising programs.
military value. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. & products, restored juke boxes, iconic old
to 2 p.m. time merchandise and advertising and mid- McKinley Woods
century arcade games. Amassed over five McKinley Woods Road
Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm & decades, this unique collection is sure to take (815) 722-9470
Hidden Oaks Nature Center you back to a simpler time when Route 66 reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/
419 Trout Farm Road was where American memories were made. McKinley-Woods-Fredericks
(630) 739-2600 A short distance outside of Chicago and– This 525-acre preserve is home to a variety
bolingbrookparks.org literally–just off the 1939 alignment of historic of plant species, the queen snake and
Experience the beauty of fishing at four Route 66, this is one stop that is worth the over 99 bird species, such as the cedar
small lakes stocked every summer. Perfect effort to find. waxwing, bald eagle, and purple martin. It
for families! Uncover the past, explore the offers a variety of amenities and activities,
present and imagine the future at one of that include a canoe/kayak launch, access
Chicagoland’s newest “green” nature centers.
Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
CHANNAHON to shoreline fishing, geocaching and also
1.75 miles of paved trails on the peninsula
that lead bicyclists, hikers, and cross-country
Channahon State Park/I&M Canal Trail skiers through woodlands and wetlands, with
Story Street along the DuPage River beautiful waterfront views. Kerry Sheridan
(815) 467-4271 Grove and Frederik’s Grove are the two
dnr.illinois.gov/recreation access areas to the preserve.
Channahon State Park provides the perfect
historical experience for visitors of all ages.
This 21-acre site was established in 1932 and

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 ROMEOVILLE Joliet Kicks on 66 Tours
(877) 456-5438
jolietkicks.com
White Fence Farm Route 66 themed murals, sculptures,
1376 Joliet Road mosaics ad antique replica has pumps are
(630) 739-1720 found throughout Joliet’s New City Center.
whitefencefarm-il.com These and other downtown attractions are
This restaurant dating to the 1920’s part of the Joliet Kicks of 66 driving and
serves the “World’s Greatest Chicken” walking tours.
family style. Play with and observe a
large collection of antique machines, Collins Street Prison & Prison Park
cars, and other artifacts in a rambling visitjoliet.org or heritagecorridorcvb.com
building that feels like it dates to the Also known as the Joliet Correctional Center,
1920’s. Closed Mondays. the prison was built here in 1858 by prison
labor. It’s 25-foot-high, 5-foot-thick walls are
Isle a la Cache Museum made of pure Joliet limestone. It operated
501 East Romeo Road until 2002, having housed up to 1300
(815) 886-1467 inmates. The classic prison architecture and
reconnectwithnature.org atmosphere has been the set for several
This museum is situated on an movies and television productions including
island in the Des Plaines River. “The Blues Brothers”. An exhibition at the
Meaning “Island of the Hiding Joliet Area Historical Museum interprets the
Place,” it is a historic fur trade prison.

M u seum, Joliet site operated by the Forest

Preserve of Will County. Kid- Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Hist o r i c a l friendly hands-on exhibits deal 201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street
Joliet Area with the fur trade of the late
18th Century including trade items and the
(815) 724-3760
bicentennialpark.org
lifestyles of the Native American people and Built along the river on land that had been
the voyageurs who traded for animal pelts. Joliet’s first street, Bicentennial Park was
Closed Mondays. opened in 1976 to celebrate the nation’s
Briscoe Burial Mounds 200th birthday. The park feature’s a beautiful
Front Street along the Des Plaines River Riverwalk Promenade with views of Joliet’s
dnr.illinois.gov
The Briscoe Burial Mounds are among 20
to 25 of their kind along the Upper Illinois
JOLIET bridges, metal silhouette sculptures and
interpretive panels that describe local history,
a lighted fountain named “Frannie,” and
River Valley. These Native American burial Joliet Area Historical Museum and entertainment stage.
mounds were constructed in 1200 to 1500 Route 66 Welcome Center
A.D., during the Mississippian Period. In 1940 Rialto Square Theatre
204 North Ottawa Street
and 1964 the mounds were excavated and 102 North Joliet Street
(815) 723-5201
revealed nine distinctive pieces of pottery and (815) 726-6600
jolietmuseum.org
the remains of sixteen bodies. The mounds rialtosquare.com
Stop in to view the free, interactive Route 66
were restored and the bodies still remain Elegantly restored, the Rialto presents a
Experience exhibit, located at the crossroads
there. variety of entertainment while retaining the
of Route 66 and Lincoln Highway. Visit the
grandeur and ambiance of a lavish 1926
Dollinger Farms award-winning, two-story permanent exhibit
vaudeville movie palace. Family friendly priced
7502 E Hansel Road with our Route 66 guide that identifies
individual tours are available most weekends.
(815) 467-6766 Route 66 items in the main gallery. Get help
Group tours and tour/dining packages are
dollingerfarms.com planning the rest of your trip along the Mother
also available.
At this 158-year-old family farm, visitors can Road at our Route 66 Information Center,
take a walk through history and visit the and browse our Gift Shop’s large selection of Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
old Catholic Cemetery on the hill, a place Route 66 items. Closed Mondays. Columbia Street
where many stories rest. This little part of the (815) 727-8700
Rich & Creamy
world also hosts one of the best Civil War visitjoliet.org or heritagecorridorcvb.com
920 North Broadway Street
Reenactments in the state. With over 500 The Joliet Iron Works Historic Site was the
(815) 740-2899
reenactors, this experience is sure to make site of an iron manufacturing facility from
visitjoliet.org or heritagecorridorcvb.com
you relive a piece of American History. That’s the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Cultural
On a hot summer day, stop by the Rich &
not all, Dollinger Farms also hosts the world’s resources protected at the preserve include
Creamy for a cold treat before enjoying the
largest obstacle race, the Warrior Dash. foundations of the blast furnaces and other
park. Rich & Creamy is typical of ice cream
structures from the dismantled factory.
stores that dotted Route 66 in its heyday,
Iron Works Historic Site features 0.59 mile
when Broadway was a leg of the highway in
of paved trail that provides a self-guided
Joliet. City leaders restored Rich & Creamy
interpretive tour of the site’s historical
back to the retro appearance from its heyday.
significance and also provides access to
Jake and Elwood, The Blues Brothers, dance
the 10.81-mile, crushed limestone/paved
atop the tower wrapped in neon lights. The
Centennial Trail/I&M Canal Trail.
adjoining Route 66 Park has an eclectic
collection of public art works that celebrate
Joliet’s rich and vibrant art culture. Don’t
miss the overlook for a bird’s eye view of the
Collins Street Prison. There are informational
kiosks that highlight Route 66 attractions
throughout the park.
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Joliet Union Station Route 66 Raceway Joliet Route 66 Diner
50 East Jefferson Street 500 Speedway Boulevard 22 West Clinton Street
(815) 727-1200 (815) 722-5500 (815) 723-3865
visitjoliet.org or heritagecorridorcvb.com route66raceway.com jolietrest.com
Union Station, built in 1912, once catered Consisting of a 1/4 mile drag strip and a For a dining experience that brings you back
to the glamorous rail travelers of the early 1/2 mile dirt oval, Route 66 Raceway is a to the 1950s and 1960s, stop in for comfort
1900’s, is now listed on the National Register historic motorsports facility which annually food at its finest. A small town experience in
of Historic Places. The Grand Ballroom hosts NHRA National Drag Racing events a large city.
features classic architecture with crystal and Demolition Derbies. The best state-of-
chandeliers and 45 foot ceilings. the-art drag racing facility, Route 66 Raceway Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel
delivers adrenaline pumping excitement. 151 North Joliet Street
Abbey Theater (815) 740-7800
15 South Richards Street Haunted Trails Family Entertainment harrahsjoliet.com
(815) 722-2465 Center Featuring 1100+ slot machines, the most
visitjoliet.org or heritagecorridorcvb.com 1423 North Broadway Street video poker in town, over 30 table games
Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, (815) 722-7800 and WSOP poker room. Experience a
the Abbey Theater offers matinee and dinner hauntedtrailsfun.com taste of Las Vegas at Flavors the Buffet,
theater packages including estate tours or Children and adults will have a blast at this exceptional dining at the Reserve
excursions into Joliet’s vibrant downtown. 14-acre indoor and outdoor entertainment Steakhouse and luxurious comfort at
center. Choose from three go-cart tracks, two the hotel.
Chicagoland Speedway miniature golf courses, batting cages, rides
500 Speedway Boulevard and hundreds of games. Hollywood Casino Joliet
(815) 722-5500 777 Hollywood Boulevard
chicagolandspeedway.com Splash Station Waterpark (888) 436-7737
The largest sporting facility in the state of 2780 Channahon Road hollywoodcasinojoliet.com
Illinois, this 1.5 mile D-shaped oval kicks-off (815) 741-7275 Featuring over 1100 of the most popular
the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup along jolietsplashstation.com slot and video poker machines, and
with hosting the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Enjoy a railroad-themed outdoor water park heart-pounding table action. Conveniently
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and featuring a six-person racing slide, body located restaurants and an on-site hotel
the ARCA Racing Series. This world-class slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero-depth and RV park.
motorsports complex is perfect for fans of pool.
all ages.

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 Joliet Slammers Baseball Club Douglas Street Route 66 Pavement Historic Water Street Shopping District
1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive & Workers Roadside Exhibit North Water Street
(815) 722-2287 SE Corner, Mississippi Avenue & Douglas (815) 476-2175
jolietslammers.com Street wilmington-il.com
The Joliet Slammers are a professional (815) 423-5011 Conveniently located off Route 66, downtown
baseball team based at Silver Cross Field in villageofelwood.com Wilmington is home to an assortment of
Joliet and part of the independent Frontier The original Route 66 traveled through shops offering antiques, collectibles and
League. Home games May-September, Elwood on what is now Douglas Street. The other unique items, including the Old
check website for game schedule, fireworks original pavement, once buried under years Theatre Antique Mall, Hayden’s Crossing,
nights and weekly promos. of “progress” and asphalt, has been brought Paraphernalia Antiques and the Treasure
to the surface thanks to a recent renovation Cove.
project. A quick jog off of the busy state

ELWOOD route takes you onto the genuine Mother Mar Theater
Road. Travel over the original roadway and 121 South Main Street
visit the worker statues and wayside exhibit (815) 476-4662
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery while enjoying Elwood’s peaceful hometown the-mar.com
20953 West Hoff Road district. Built in 1937, the building has only been used
(815) 423-9958 as a movie theatre. The original auditorium
cem.va.gov comfortably seats 300 moviegoers with a

WILMINGTON
Established in 1999 on 982 acres of the new second auditorium accommodating 64
former U.S. Army Ammunition Plant, the patrons. Outside, the original marquee is still
cemetery’s monuments and garden niches used to inform moviegoers of current shows.
make it well worth a visit. Most days, the Gemini Giant at Launching Pad The Mar is still a first run theatre and is one
melodic sound of Taps can be heard echoing 810 East Baltimore Street of the oldest and the only privately owned
throughout the serene cemetery grounds as wilmington-il.com operating movie theatre in the Will County
the ALNC Memorial Squad performs burial The old Launching Pad Drive-In is the home Area.
honors for passed veterans. The national to the Gemini Giant, a fiberglass “Muffler
cemetery is named for our nation’s beloved Man” sporting a space helmet and rocket
16th President. On May 3, 1865, Abraham ship. It is a remnant of our fascination with
Lincoln’s funeral train stopped at Hampton space travel in the 1960s. Come on by and
Station, an historic site which is currently take a picture with a piece of history.
located on the grounds of Abraham Lincoln
National Cemetery.

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Preserve
30239 South State Route 53
Nelly’s Restaurant
140 Bridge Street
(815) 476-9590
BRAIDWOOD
(815) 423-6370 nellysonroute66.com Polk-A-Dot Drive-In
Encompassing 18,000 acres of the former Nelly’s has become a favorite restaurant 222 North Front Street
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, this is on Route 66. The handmade 100% Angus (815) 458-3377
the largest tallgrass prairie restoration in burgers and large selection of specialty braidwood.us or heritagecorridorcvb.com
North America. Historic Route 66 bisects sandwiches to choose from makes this a In 1956, Chester “Chet” Fife began taking
the preserve. The immensity of this open frequent return stop. Italian beef, pulled pork, fast food orders in his school bus painted
grassland contrasts with the urban landscape reuben, wraps, all kinds of hot dogs, hand in rainbow Polk-a-Dots. In 1962, he moved
of Chicagoland. It is a visual introduction to cut fries and lightly battered onion rings are the business into the current building, which
the prairie farmland of Illinois Route 66. among the favorite selections. While you wait today continues to be a popular stop along
for all your food to be cooked fresh, write on Route 66. The drive-in has inside booths
Lickety Split Ice Cream Shoppe our marker boards or sign the ceiling! Many along with outdoor seating. Fiberglass figures
507 East Baltimore Street visitors from around the world traveling Route of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop,
(815) 476-1980 66 have made their mark here. Flags hang James Dean, and the Blues Brothers adorn
licketyspliticecreamshoppe.net from Nelly’s beams from visitor countries, the outside. Travelers are quickly engaged by
We have the best of both worlds...soft serve some as far away as Australia. the light-hearted, fun atmosphere.
and hand dipped ice cream. Our hand
dipped ice cream taste the way grandma and Michelle’s Restaurant Braidwood Zoo
grandpa used to make it in the hand turned 1049 South Water Street (815) 458-2333
churn. From our famous Butter Pecan to our (815) 476-0556 braidwood.us
Signature Vanilla, I’m sure we have just about Michelle’s features breakfast, lunch and Braidwood’s newest attraction is its zoo,
everything to satisfy your taste. We also dinner menus by Master Chef Dean, a consisting of metal folk art created by the
specialize in our gourmet cheese popcorn graduate of Le College of Culinary Arts. late Jack Barker of nearby Essex, IL. The
made with real cheddar cheese melted over He makes sure every dish is perfection sculptures are whimsical animals and include
delicious freshly popped corn. ready to wow your taste buds. a pink elephant, a polar bear, giraffe, cow
and steer. At Christmas they are decorated
in lights and create a fanciful attraction. The
welcome center advises visitors of nearby
points of interests.

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 GODLEY BRACEVILLE Historic Streetcar Diner
A historic Kankakee streetcar from the early
20th century was moved to Gardner in
Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum Mazonia/Braidwood Fish & Wildlife 1932 to serve as a diner along Route 66. In
150 South Kankakee Street Area 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and
(815) 704-2373 (815) 237-0063 playhouse. It was restored by the Illinois
Many towns along Route 66 in Illinois exist dnr.illinois.gov Route 66 Association and inducted into the
only because of coal mining. This is a Built on an old strip mine, the area consists Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
community facility dedicated to the stories of of 1,017 acres dedicated to fish and wildlife
some of those miners, and their hardships. management. Mazonia is well known among Vino’s Bar & Grill
Also learn about the extraordinary fossil fossil collectors for its Pennsylvanian fossils. 120 Depot Street
discoveries and the various forms of mining The maze of finger lakes created from surface (815) 237-8888
that took place locally and all along Route 66 coal mining is well worth the visit—a rare Arguably the best pizza in Grundy County,
in Illinois. chance to experience the dramatic physical this quaint roadhouse offers twelve different
changes that mining has on the landscape. beers on tap. In true 66 fashion, daily lunch
Burma Shave Signs and dinner specials are available.
Along Route 66 through Godley

GARDNER
A series of classic Burma Shave advertising
signs with catchy phrases can be seen
between Route 66 (Highway 53) and the
railroad tracks on the edge of Godley.
DWIGHT
The 2 Cell Jail and Christiansen
Memorial Ambler/Becker Texaco Station
Center Street 417 West Waupansie Street
The Gardner two-cell jail was built in 1906 (815) 584-3077
and is a popular photo opportunity for dwightillinois.org
travelers. A memorial adjacent to the jail This historic 1933 filling station is identified
honors Rev. Christian Christiansen for as the longest operating gas station along
his contributions that helped prevent the Route 66. It dispensed fuel for 66 continuous
construction of Nazi atomic bombs. years until 1999. After major restoration work,
the building reopened as a Route 66 visitor
center in May 2007. It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
It features a digital audio player for visitors
when the building is closed.

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First National Bank of Dwight The Oughton House/Country Mansion
122 West Main Street Restaurant
(815) 584-1212 101 West South Street
dwightillinois.org (815) 584-2345 or (800) 892-5969
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this bank thecountrymansion.com
was constructed in 1905. It housed the real Built in 1891 on a different site, the Scott
estate office and bank of Frank L. Smith, a Boarding House was moved to the Keeley
prominent local citizen, U.S. Congressman Estate in 1894. The building was remodeled
and Senator. It was remodeled in the 1960’s into a home for John Oughton, a co-founder
using Wright’s original ideas and remains of the Keeley Institute. When Oughton died
the only one of his three bank designs still in 1925, the home became lodging for
standing. patients for the Keeley Institute. When the
institute folded in 1965, Oughton’s grandson
Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot/ converted the building into a restaurant. The
Dwight Historical Society Museum handcrafted oak and maple woodwork and
119 West Main Street original fireplaces in the lounge area can be
(815) 584-3077 seen while eating lunch or dinner.
dwightillinois.org
This limestone structure, built in 1891, was Old Route 66 Family Restaurant
designed by famed Chicago architect Henry 105 South Old Route 66
Ives Cobb. The building was placed on (815) 584-2920
the National Register of Historic Places in route66restaurant.com
1982.The depot continues to serve Amtrak Follow the Mother Road to great food at the
passenger traffic between Chicago and St. Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight.
Louis. It also serves as the Dwight Historical Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
Society Museum, which preserves the history this restaurant features fresh chili and soups
and culture that pertains to the Dwight and homemade desserts. Delivery and carry-
area. The museum is open the 2nd and 4th outs available, and catering and banquets
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and by also. Stop by and choose from the selection
appointment. of Route 66 souvenirs and keepsakes.
Pioneer Gothic Church

ODELL
201 North Franklin Street
(815) 584-1959
dwightillinois.org
Built in 1858, the Association of Illinois Standard Oil Gasoline Station
Architects in 2007 named this building as one 400 South West Street
of the “150 Architectural Treasures” in the (815) 998-2133
State of Illinois due to its Carpenter Gothic nps.gov/nr/travel/route66
Architecture. Listed on the National Register,
the Prince of Wales, King Edward VII,
On the National Register of Historic Places,
this gas station was built in 1932 and served
CAYUGA
worshiped here in 1860, while on a hunting travelers until 1975. It was restored with the
expedition in the area. Meramec Caverns Barn
help of the Illinois Route 66 Association’s Also known as the Cayuga Barn, this is a
Preservation Committee. A digital audio restored example of early highway advertising
M2A Farm
player makes audio messages available to (Meramec Caverns is in Stanton, Missouri).
32794 N 2300 East Road
visitors at any time. A pull-off area from Route 66 was created
(815) 584-9496
m2afarm.com Odell Subway Tunnel so travelers could safely exit the road and
This farm is home for Suri alpacas, llamas, (815) 998-2133 take photographs. It is one of two remaining
Turkish Akbash livestock guardian dogs, Across from Saint Paul’s Church is an advertisement barns along Illinois Route 66. It
Patagonian maras and other farm animals. entrance to a 1937 pedestrian tunnel under was restored by the Route 66 Association of
Call to schedule a visit. Route 66, known locally as the “subway.” Illinois Preservation Committee.
The entrance was sealed in the 1950’s.The
The Oughton Estate Windmill
first 3 steps and the railing were replaced
101 West South Street
(815) 584-3077
dwightillinois.org
in the spring of 2006 by the Route 66
Association of Illinois. The fact that this tunnel PONTIAC
was a necessity to safely cross Route 66 is
The windmill is a prominent landmark on the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
a surprise to anyone standing on the quiet
John Oughton estate property. The 5-story, 110 West Howard Street
corner today. It is a dramatic reminder of the
eight-sided, steel-framed windmill was built (815) 844-4566
importance of Route 66 as a national travel
in 1896 to help pump water for the Oughton il66assoc.org
corridor.
estate, which included the buildings that Housed in a historic firehouse, this facility
now house Country Mansion Restaurant and Pour Richards Tap & Dining tells the story of the people and places that
the Public Library. The estate, including the 210 West Tremont Street have been inducted into the hall of fame.The
windmill, was listed on the National Register (815) 998-2556 museum displays significant Illinois artifacts
of Historic Places in 1980. Family dining with bar & banquet facilities. from along Route 66.The upstairs features
Homemade dinners, soups and home-baked “Route 66—A photo Journal,” a series of
bread. Family owned and operated since pictures by Michael Campanelli, that captures
1979. the true spirit of Route 66. Summer Hours:
Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter Hours: Monday through Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum Dargon Park Sculptures Be sure to visit Springfield
& Resource Center Madison and Fountain
205 North Mill Street (815) 844-5847 Antique Mall!
(815) 842-2345 visitpontiac.org
pontiacoaklandmuseum.org Large metal sculptures entitled “All Things 3031 Reilly Drive, Springfield
This museum is one of the world’s greatest Change and We Change with Them” depict (1-55 Exit 96B, left at light,
collections of Pontiac and Oakland brand the changes that humans experience while 1 mile on right)
automobile artifacts located in downtown growing. Barry Tinsley, sculptor and artist, 217-522-3031
Pontiac. Enjoy antique and classic cars, completed the design, construction, and springfieldantiquemall.com
dealer memorabilia, and a full library of print erection of the figures in 1998.
resources. Free admission. Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Illinois State Police District 6
Murals on Main Street Tour Headquarters Stop by and browse our selection of
Downtown Pontiac Route 66 South of Pontiac unique, high-quality items. Vintage,
(815) 844-5847 (815) 844-5847 collectibles, contemporary, and much,
visitpontiac.org visitpontiac.org much more!
A unique collection of more than 20 outdoor Built in 1941, the old Illinois State Police
murals located in and around the historic District 6 headquarters was inducted into the
downtown district. The murals, created in Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2000. The unique
four days during the Walldog’s Summer Bash building was constructed in the shape of Old Log Cabin Restaurant
in June 2009, honor the commercial, social a pistol, and served as the base for state 18700 Old Route 66
and political history of the city. Enjoy beautiful troopers who patrolled roads from Dwight to (815) 842-2908
art in a Norman Rockwell town like setting. McLean. It was vacated in 2004 when a new route66oldlogcabin.com
state police headquarters was built nearby. Built in 1926, the restaurant originally
The International Walldog Mural and faced the older Route 66 alignment. It is
Sign Art Museum Swinging Bridges claimed to have been lifted and turned 180
Pontiac Museum Complex Throughout Pontiac over the Vermilion River degrees when the alignment changed at
110 West Howard (815) 844-5847 the intersection of Pontiac Road (two-lane
(815) 844-5847 visitpontiac.org 66) and the four-lane 66 on the north edge
visitpontiac.org Pontiac is the only city in Central Illinois with of town. The building has been expanded
Dedicated to the preservation of the history, three swinging bridges. The bridges span over the years. It is a classic example of the
techniques and stories associated with the the Vermilion River and were originally built economic significance that Route 66 had
development of outdoor wall advertising. so residents could get to work. The bridges on roadside businesses. The restaurant
The museum contains images, videos, were constructed in 1898, 1926 & 1978. still serves food to travelers. Open Monday
artifacts and a small library which help the through Saturday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed
visitor understand how the early outdoor Livingston County Courthouse
112 West Madison Street Sundays.
wall advertisements evolved, as well as an
art gallery where works of the modern day (815) 844-2006
visitpontiac.org DeLongs’ Casual Dining and Spirits
Walldogs are on display with select artworks 201 North Mill Street
available for purchase. Hours: April – October Located on the square, the courthouse was
built in 1875 and is listed on the National (815) 844-1983
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov – March Daily 10 delongscasualdining.com
a.m. to 4 p.m. Register of Historic Places. J.C. Cochrane
designed the historic edifice of the county’s DeLongs’ Casual Dining and Spirits located
Museum of the Gilding Arts third courthouse. An Abraham Lincoln statue in beautiful downtown Pontiac, IL offers the
217 North Mill Street on the south side of the courthouse lawn highest quality food in a relaxed setting.
(815) 842-1848 memorializes the numerous visits Lincoln DeLongs’ food is made-to-order with
visitpontiac.org made to Pontiac between 1840 and 1860. homemade recipes using the freshest, local
A museum dedicated to the history of ingredients. The steaks and chops are cut
gold and silver leaf used since the time of Yost House Museum onsite, the salads are crisp, and the frozen
the ancient Egyptians in architecture and 298 West Water Street custard is homemade. DeLongs’ uses a
decoration. Includes the Swift Collection (815) 844-5847 frozen marble top so you can make your own
and many examples of gold leaf art. Hours: visitpontiac.org frozen creation. You select the candies, nuts,
April – October Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov – Built in 1898, this Queen Anne style home and other treats and then they use the frozen
March Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. contains the history and family artifacts top to mix them into the custard of your
from the Yost family who lived in the home choice. Be sure to also ask your server about
Livingston County War Museum and for nearly 100 years. Visiting the house their famous Chicken Pot Pie and Hand
Dal Estes Education Center is truly stepping back into time. Open by Patted Burgers!
321 North Main Street appointment.
(815) 842-0301 Eagle Performing Arts and
warmuseum.blogspot.com Jones House Conference Center
Educational displays interpret World War I to 314 East Madison Street 319 North Plum Street
the present. It is staffed by veterans and is (815) 844-5847 (815) 844-1187
located in the Old City Hall next to the Route visitpontiac.org pontiaceagle.com
66 Museum. A Gothic Revival brick house built in 1858. The new Eagle Performing Arts and
It is named for Henry C. Jones, founder of Conference Center in Pontiac provides
Old City Hall Shoppes the Pontiac Ice & Fuel Company, and is the dinner theater productions by the Vermillion
321 North Main Street oldest brick home in Pontiac. It is maintained Players, as well as concerts, meetings, and
visitpontiac.org by the Livingston County Historical Society other events. The Eagle motion picture house
Located next to the Route 66 Hall of Fame and is open by appointment. was originally built in the 1930s as the city’s
Museum are several craft and antique shops second movie theater.
in Pontiac’s Old 1900 City Hall. The shops
offer Route 66 souvenirs.

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CHENOA Lexington Route 66 Park
The small wayside park along Route 66
provides information about historic Lexington
Matthew T. Scott Home and serves as a trailhead for the “Lexington
227 North First Street Parkway” Route 66 Bike Trail.
(815) 945-4555
visitbn.org
The rear section of the house was built
in 1855 with the front (Georgian) section
added in 1863.The house was built by noted
TOWANDA
agriculturalist Matthew T. Scott who laid out “A Geographical Journey” Parkway
Chenoa in 1854. His wife Julia Green Scott towandahistory.org
was one of the founders of the Daughters The Parkway is a 1.6 mile stretch of Route
of the American Revolution. The house was 66 (an abandoned lane of the 1954 four-
the site of the marriage of Adlai Stevenson I lane alignment) with educational kiosks that
and Letitia Green, sister to Julia. The house is interpret each state along the road. The
listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic walking tour has fliers printed in several
Places. Open Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. languages for international tourists and a
collection of Burma Shave signs. It was
Chenoa Pharmacy created by volunteers from Towanda with
209 Green Street students and teachers from the Normal
(815) 945-4211 Community High School.
Schuirmans’ Drug Store was founded in
1889.The pharmacy has been in operation Towanda Dead Man’s Curve
continuously since it open, making it one of A dangerous curve on Old Route 4, Part of
the longest running businesses in the area. the original Route 66 before the 1940’s this
The original wood floor and many original dangerous curve on Old Route 4 caught
fixtures add to the ambience and charm of travelers unaccustomed with the curve
this historic building and business. It was often misjudged its sharpness and narrow
inducted into the Illinois Route 66 Hall of width – just 18 feet wide for two-way traffic.
Fame in 2005. Open Monday through Friday The curve was bypassed after WWII. This
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. curve became a familiar site to patrolling
District 6 State Highway Police. Many of
Selz Royal Blue Shoes Mural these accidents were caused by travelers
224 Green Street from Chicago speeding on an unfamiliar
This mural was recreated after being road. A house located west of the curve
discovered when an adjoining building was was removed after a semi-trailer truck
demolished. It is a beautiful example of ran off the road, knocking the structure
outdoor advertising. off its foundation. Before this event, the
homeowners had replaced the front porch
Red Bird Antique Mall
numerous times because of the damage from
100 East Cemetery Avenue
cars and trucks crashing into it.
(815) 945-5000
Just east of Morehead Street, over the Kick’s Bar & Grill
railroad tracks, you can find an unusual 19578 North 1960 East Road
antique mall. Not only does it have the (309) 728-2060
expected antique booths full of books, kicksbaronroute66.com
glassware, furniture, and assorted Get your kicks on 66 at Kick’s Bar & Grill. This
collectibles, but it has numerous antique is a great place to stretch your legs and order
tractors as well. Open Tuesday through some of that famous Route 66 Road Food.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and Sunday
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL
LEXINGTON McLean County Museum of History
200 North Main Street
Lexington Neon Arrow Sign (309) 827-0428
Originally erected in the late 1940’s on Route mchistory.org
66, the arrow pointed the way east to the The museum is housed in the Old McLean
central business district of Lexington. The County Courthouse, built in 1903, which
sign has recently been restored and is in the served the McLean County Circuit Court
original location. It is reminiscent of the neon until 1976. This example of monumental
era on the road. architecture is well preserved. National award
winning exhibits guide visitors through the
Route 66 Memory Lane
county’s history. It is also one of the top five
(309) 365-8105
genealogical reference libraries in the country.
lexingtonillinois.org
A one mile stretch of original Route 66 that
was dedicated in 1926, has been restored
back to the 1940’s era with vintage billboard
and Burma Shave signs. It can be walked Scale: 1 inch = approx. 10 miles
year-round and is open to vehicular traffic
during festivals. 23
 “Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66” Visitor David Davis Museum State Historic Explore, imagine, create and play with
Center Site three floors of unique, hands-on, larger
200 North Main Street 100 Monroe Drive than life exhibits; climb into the two-story
(309) 827-0428 (309) 828-1084 lucky climber; join in the fun of new exciting
mchistory.org daviddavismansion.org educational programs and shop at the
The new Route 66 and Abraham Lincoln Also called Clover Lawn, this Victorian home “Discover More!” store.
themed Visitor Center is located on the first was built in 1872 for U.S. Supreme Court
floor of the McLean County History Museum. Justice David Davis. In his early days, Davis Miller Park and Zoo
This collaborative effort of local and state rode the circuit with Abraham Lincoln. As 1020 South Morris Avenue
agencies showcases McLean County Route president, Lincoln appointed Davis to the (309) 434-2250
66 and Abraham Lincoln stories for visitors U.S. Supreme Court. The Davis Mansion millerparkzoo.org
from around the world. served as a focal point for the social, cultural, The park features a restored 1906 pavilion,
and political life of Bloomington. Today, it is lake, war memorials, and a preserved steam
Sprague Super Service Station operated by the Illinois locomotive, coal car, and caboose from
305 East Pine Street Historic Preservation Agency. the Nickel Plate Railroad. The zoo has an
(309) 452-5325 indoor tropical rain forest that houses exotic
nps.gov/nr/travel/route66 Grady’s Family Fun Park birds and an outdoor exhibit with a tiger, red
This two-story Tudor-Revival style building 1501 Morrissey Drive wolves, snow leopards and more.
was built in 1931 to serve increasing traveler (309) 662-3332
needs on Route 66.The building housed a gradysfunpark.com Beer Nuts Factory and Company Store
café, gas station, and garage on the first floor, Bloomington-Normal’s premier Entertainment 103 North Robinson Street
while the upstairs served as housing for the Center is nestled behind Grady’s Pizza, where (309) 827-8580
owner and station attendant. Several different it all started in 1959 serving their “World beernuts.com
café and auto-related businesses utilized Famous Pizza”. The Fun Park has developed In 1937, Edward Shirk took over Caramel
the building until 1976, when it ceased into a 5&1/2 acre entertainment center Crisp confectionery store in downtown
auto-related service. The building has been offering a wide range of attractions for all Bloomington. One of their products was
approved by the Illinois Historic Preservation age groups. Race around in one of the race called “Redskins,” glazed peanuts with
Agency and nominated by the agency to be car themed go-karts, cool off in the bumper their red skins intact. The name changed to
placed on the National Register of Historic boats with water blasters, and bump around “Beer Nuts” in 1953 when the Shirks began
Places. Rehabilitation plans include an in bumper cars equipped with laser tag. packaging the nuts for the National Liquor
information center, diner/soda fountain, bed Stores in Bloomington. The company moved
and breakfast and event space. Children’s Discovery Museum into their current processing plant in 1973.
101 East Beaufort Street The plant includes a public company store
(309) 433-3444 with nuts and souvenirs. A video tour of the
childrensdiscoverymuseum.net

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plant is also available. A satellite location Historical Normal Theater First Steak ‘n Shake
that also offers souvenirs and a video tour 209 North Street 1219 S. Main Street, Normal
is located at The Shoppes at College Hills in (309) 454-9722 (800) 433-8226
Normal. normaltheater.com visitbn.org
The theater has been completely restored to In the 1920’s Gus and Edith Belt owned
Spirits of Bloomington its original condition when it opened in 1937. a Shell Gas Station in Bloomington. They
Historic Downtown Bloomington The first theater designed for sound films, attached a dining room and began selling
(309) 846-4306 today it shows classic films and hosts live “Shell Chicken”. Gus quickly realized that
spiritsofbloomington.com theater and music. area had enough chicken restaurants; and
Spirits of Bloomington, Central Illinois’ changed his line to steak burgers and the
Bloomington Center For The first Steak ‘n Shake was born in 1934. Now
premier ghost and historical tour company, Performing Arts
presents “Ghosts and Gangsters on 66” the location is a Monical’s Pizza; famous for
600 North East Street, Bloomington their delicious thin-crust pizza and French
Tour. Take a walk in downtown Bloomington (309) 434-2777
with Frankie (the Gangster) and Sally (his dressing.
www.artsblooming.org
Floozy). Available most Friday nights - Spring Home of the American Passion Play and Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
through Fall. Step-On Bus Tours and Private stage to a wide variety of many dance, 407 S Main Street, Normal
Presentations also are available. music, and theatre performances. The unique (309) 452-4436
The Chateau Bloomington Hotel & structure houses the best entertainment. www.avantisnormal.com
Conference Center Take the insightful Behind the Curtain Established in Normal Illinois in 1971 and
1601 Jumer Drive Tour and learn the history of the unique known for their home-style pasta, pizza,
(309) 662-2020 foundation, by appointment or every first salads, sandwiches and their famous
bloomingtonchateau.com Friday from 5:00-7p.m. trademark is fresh Italian bread. Located right
Stay at the most unique hotel in on Historic Route 66, and its open daily for
U.S. Cellular Coliseum lunch and dinner.
Bloomington-Normal. The Chateau Hotel & 101 S Madison Street Bloomington
Conference Center. They are close to (309) 434-2843
where you need to be—Route 66! Enjoy www.uscellularcoliseum.com
the charming character of The Chateau, Premier venue for entertainment and
where unique architectural details create recreation. The Coliseum hosts a variety
a distinctive ambiance. The warmth and of sporting events, concerts, ice shows,
elegance of The Bloomington Chateau makes conferences and more.
this the preferred address for visitors to the
Bloomington-Normal area.

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 SHIRLEY/FUNK’S GROVE Funk Prairie Home
10875 Prairie Home Lane
(309) 827-6792
MCLEAN
Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup funkspuremaplesirup.com Dixie Truck Stop
5257 Historic U.S. 66 This is the restored 1864 home of one of 501 Main Street
(309) 874-3360 McLean County’s most famous citizens, (309) 874-2323
funkspuremaplesirup.com Lafayette Funk. Lafayette was co-founder In 1928, J.P. Walters and John Geske
Debbie and Mike Funk continue the family and director of the Chicago Union Stockyards rented part of a mechanic’s garage here to
traditions laid down by the previous six and served as an Illinois State Senator. The sell sandwiches to Route 66 travelers and
generations. Funk descendents have been house features memorabilia and antiques truckers. By the 1930’s, the operation had
making maple sirup here since the town owned by the Funk family, including a grown to a full-fledged restaurant, cabins,
was founded in 1824.The Funk’s Grove working Victrola and first ever electric kitchen and a cattle pen. The Dixie was owned and
Maple Sirup business was established in island. operated by the Geske family from 1928-
1891. Sirup is correctly spelled this way to 2003 and was only closed one day after a fire
distinguish it from sugar-based syrup. This Sugar Grove Nature Center in 1965.The truck stop has changed hands,
was and continues to be a major stopping 4532 North 725 East Road but still serves travelers along Route 66 and
point along Route 66.The gift shop features (309) 874-2174 I-55, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
maple sirup seasonally and Route 66 sugargrovenaturecenter.org
souvenirs. The center is located among over 1,000 McLean Depot Train Shop
acres of high quality natural areas. Funks 200 East Dixie Road
Funk Gem and Mineral Museum Grove is the largest remaining intact prairie (309) 244-5900
10875 Prairie Home Lane grove in the state of Illinois. It contains four mcleandepot.com
(309) 827-6792 dedicated nature preserves and has been Located in the restored old GM&O, Alton
funkspuremaplesirup.com designated as a National Natural Landmark Route depot, McLean Depot Train Shop is a
The museum houses a large number of by the U.S. Department of Interior. Over five full line and growing hobby shop specializing
fossils, petrified wood, Native American miles of well -maintained trails take visitors in model railroading, offering kits, ready to
artifacts and rocks that Lafayette Funk II through prairie, forest, and river habitats. run, starter sets, an extensive selection of
collected from all over the world. It also The center has interpretive exhibits, sensory new and out-of-print books and much more.
interprets the Funk Brothers Seed Company. displays, and live animals. Open Tuesday Stop in and see the model railroad displays.
Eugene Funk, son of Lafayette, pioneered through Saturday. Open Tuesday through Saturday and by
the use of hybrid corn. Open Tuesday appointment.
through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by
appointment. Closed January and February.

Spend your nights in our museum! Your family will love YESTERDAY’S
• Walk the halls of Route 66 RESTAURANT on site! Featuring:
history from times past! • ONLY BROASTED CHICKEN IN CENTRAL IL!
• Enjoy the largest selection • Walleye • Pizza • Kids’ menu
of memorabilia in the area! • Famous Springfield Horseshoes
Have some laughs at Donnie B’s Comedy Club while you stay!

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Arcadia: America’s Playable Arcade restored to its circa 1934 appearance, the the only smiley face water tower on Rt. 66
Museum cafe invites you to step back in time to in Illinois. It offers a great photo opportunity
107 South Hamilton Street experience a taste of yesteryear. As you enjoy while you visit this very small, very friendly,
(309) 287-1725 your blue plate special, presented on a real very Rt. 66 community.
vintagevideogames.com china plate, you’ll listen to tunes from the
Check out America’s Playable Arcade 1940s, and be served by waitresses in period Route 66 Murals & Outdoor Advertising
Museum where, as the name says, you can dresses, who dish up equal portions of Downtown Atlanta
play fully functioning arcade game machines sweetness and sass. Bus and tour groups atlantaillinois.org
from the 80s. This experience is truly like welcome. Recipient of the “Enjoy Illinois: Several, large outdoor murals on the sides
walking into a fully-stocked arcade circa Delicious Destination Award” by the Illinois of Atlanta’s business buildings recreate the
1983. Open Friday evenings and all day/ Office of Tourism. Open Monday-Thursday look and feel of what Route 66 travelers saw
evening Saturday or by appointment. 10 a.m. to 8p.m. Fri & Sat 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., as they motored down the Mother Road.
Sun 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lovingly painted in period style by the Wall
Dogs and Letterheads, Atlanta’s murals offer

ATLANTA Atlanta Museum

112 SW Arch Street
(217) 979-3171
a number of great photo opportunities.
The Colaw Rooming House
atlantaillinois.org 204 NW Vine Street
Atlanta’s Bunyon Statue
Exhibits focused on Abraham Lincoln, (217) 648-1219
103 SW Arch Street
Route 66, and other aspects of Atlanta’s thecolawhouse.com
atlantaillinois.org
history are featured. The Museum’s Local Return to Rt. 66, circa 1947, when you
“Say Cheese” in front of the only place on
History Resource Center provides extensive overnight at The Colaw Rooming House -
the planet you can do a selfie with a 19 foot
genealogy materials accessible to the where you’ll experience travel on the
tall Bunyon Statue holding a hot dog! This
public. Housed in a beautifully restored 1867 Mother Road before Interstates and motel
famous Route 66 icon, originally located in
building, the Atlanta Museum presents both chains were the norm. Located just two
front of Bunyon’s restaurant on Route 66 in
permanent and new, rotating exhibits. Open blocks from Rt. 66 in quaint Atlanta,
Cicero, now welcomes Route 66 travelers to
during tourist season: Monday through Illinois, The Colaw Rooming house offers
Atlanta.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. three bedrooms, two full baths, a charming
Palms Grill Café living room with fireplace, dining room, curved
110 SW Arch Street Atlanta’s Smiley Face Water Tower front porch, and delightful yellow & red 1940s
(217) 648-CAFE (2233) 101 SW Arch Street kitchen. To further enhance your step back in
thepalmsgrillcafe.com Standing like a bright yellow beacon, time, be sure to enjoy breakfast at The Palms
Blue plate specials, bingo, and a bus stop Atlanta’s Smiley Face Water Tower welcomes Grill Cafe - Atlanta’s fully restored, circa 1934
- Welcome to the Palms Grill Cafe! Lovingly visitors from far and wide to this quaint, rural small town diner.
community. Towering over the town, it is

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 turns on a weekly basis hand winding the
town’s 1909 Seth Thomas clock housed in
the library’s clock tower.
LINCOLN
Historic Downtown Lincoln
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator & Museum (217) 732-8687
301 SW Second Street destinationlogancountyil.com
(309) 830-8306 Downtown Lincoln boasts beautiful parks,
haweselevator.org great restaurants and quaint boutiques. The
Illinois’ only fully restored wooden grain city that was christened by Abraham Lincoln
elevator listed on the National Register himself offers Route 66 visitors a one-of-a-
of Historic Places. An outdoor, self- kind experience. Be sure to visit downtown
guided interpretive tour allows visitors favorites including Guzzardo’s Italian Villa,
to experience the Hawes Grain Elevator Blue Dog Inn (a recipient of the “Enjoy Illinois:
Museum anytime. Open June, July and Delicious Destination” award by the Illinois
August: Sundays 1:00pm–3:00pm. Or Office of Tourism), Mama’s Arcade Restaurant
feel free to call and they’ll open up for and the historic Lincoln Theatre.
you!
Lincoln Christening Scene
Arch Street Artisans Shop
101 North Chicago Street
303 SW Arch Street
(217) 732-8687
(217) 648-5077
destinationlogancountyil.com
This small shop houses the
This is the site where Abraham Lincoln
handiwork of over 20 different local
christened the town with the juice of
craftsmen and artisans. The Arch
dwell
a watermelon on August 27, 1853. A
Broa
Street Artisans shop features
watermelon statue and interpretive panel
r & s i g n , handmade jewelry, homemade
arke
mark the site.
pig hip m
candies, handcrafted wooden
works of art, antiques, porcelain dolls, Phone Booth on Lincoln City Hall
metalworking, paintings, antiques, and more. 700 Broadway Street
Gunnar Mast Trading Post (217) 735-2815
Route 66 Arcade Museum 107 SW Arch Street destinationlogancountyil.com
201 SE Race Street Filled with antiques, collectibles, rockabilly Built in 1895, the red brick for the building
(217) 648-5077 art, books, photos, toys, and hats the came from the Lincoln Coal Company. A
vintagevideogames.com Gunnar Mast Trading Post has something for unique telephone booth on the roof was
Misspend your youth all over again – one everyone! This Rt. 66 themed souvenir shop added later and was used by weather
quarter at a time! The Rt. 66 Arcade Museum is a one-of-a-kind establishment and it’s right spotters to phone in sighted storms. Lincoln
is chock full of vintage pinball and video across the street from the Palms Grill Cafe! City Hall anchors the downtown National
games from the 1930s-1970s - most of Days/hours of operation vary. In other words: Historic Registered District and is one of the
which can be played. Available for parties In the independent spirit of Rt. 66, the Trading city’s most visible symbols.
& events. Open Monday-Saturday 9:00am- Post proprietor reports that the shop is open Logan County Courthouse
4:00pm or by reservation. when he is there and closed when he isn’t. 601 Broadway Street
Route 66 Memories Museum 217 Roadhouse Bar-n-Grill (217) 732-2184
104 SW Arch Street 2205 2400th Street (Old Rt. 66 Bypass) co.logan.il.us
(309) 275-1920 (217) 648-2899 Erected in 1905, the courthouse is located
atlantaillinois.org facebook.com/217roadhouse on the square, which is a historic district.
Stop by this eclectic museum to explore the Located in a former Standard Oil gas station The stone, three-story, domed structure is
history of Route 66, car culture, and local on Rt. 66, the 217 Roadhouse Bar-n-Grill considered the second most architecturally
history, where you’ll discover everything from now serves up delicious brew and bar food, spectacular historic courthouse in Illinois’
a wooden cigar store Indian to a 1964 Rolls featuring both lunch and drink specials. The 102 counties. It houses a statue of Lincoln,
Royce. It’s the private, lifetime collection atmosphere is relaxed, the food is great - murals, plus historical display cases.
of a local resident who loves to share the it’s a real taste of the Mother Road. Open Wall Dogs Murals
hundreds of Rt. 66 and other antique items Sunday-Thursday 11am-Midnight; Friday and Downtown Lincoln
he’s acquired over the years. Located just Saturday 11am-2am. Kitchen Hours are (217) 732-8687
a few doors from the Palm’s Grill Café, 11am-9pm every day. destinationlogancountyil.com
this museum is a must see. Days/hours of Explore downtown Lincoln to discover all
The Colaw Rooming House
operation vary. eleven different, beautifully painted murals.
204 NW Vine Street
Atlanta Public Library & Clock Tower (217) 671-1219 Main Street Lincoln was instrumental in
100 SE Race Street thecolawhouse.com bringing these murals to the community. See
(217) 648-2112 Return to Rt. 66, circa 1947, when you if you can find them all!
apldinfo.org overnight at The Colaw Rooming House –
The Cow in the Corn Sculpture
Built in 1908, this National Register Property where you’ll experience travel on the Mother
Sangamon & Pulaski Streets
is Illinois’ only octagonal-shaped public Road before Interstates and motel chains
(217) 651-8355
library. Its gilded rotunda and interior rooms, were the norm. Located just two blocks from
destinationlogancountyil.com
filled with solid-oak woodwork, reflect its Rt. 66 in quaint Atlanta, Illinois, The Colaw
“The Cow in the Corn” in historic downtown
classic architecture. Another place where you Rooming House offers three bedrooms,
Lincoln, Illinois is a collaboration from two
can step back in time, Atlanta’s public library two full baths, a charming living room with
Lincoln, Illinois artists, Moses Pinkerton and
is a center of activity, offering a wide selection fireplace, dining room, curved front porch,
Jason Hoffman, who designed the 22’ tall x
of books and a large number of community and delightful yellow & red 1940s kitchen. To
25’ wide outdoor sculpture.
programs for all ages. Local volunteers who further enhance your step back in time, your
comprise the “Keepers of the Clock” take stay includes a complimentary breakfast at
The Palms Grill Café – Atlanta’s fully restored,
28 Illinoisroute66.org circa 1935 small town diner.
Railsplitter Covered Wagon
1750 Fifth Street
(217) 732-8687
destinationlogancountyil.com
Recognized by the Guinness Book of World
Records as the “World’s Largest Covered
Wagon” and rated as a top roadside
attraction by Readers Digest, the Railsplitter
and its driver, Abe Lincoln, welcome visitors
throughout the year. Donated by well-known
Lincoln philanthropist Larry Van Bibber.
The Mill on 66
738 South Washington
(217) 671-3790
savethemill.org
Opened in 1929 under the name of the
Blue Mill, it served grilled sandwiches.
The Dutch-themed building with blue trim
featured a revolving windmill and waitresses Lincoln Speedway for Route 66 memorabilia or vintage treasures
dressed in blue with white aprons. In 1945, Logan County Fairgrounds (11th & Jefferson at Horsefeathers and Birdsong. Stop by and
Albert and Blossom Huffman purchased Street) discover a small slice of the “real America.”
the building, added a bar and dance hall, (217) 735-1833
and painted the building barn red. Over the lincolnspeedwayil.com Horsefeathers Antiques & Gift Shop
years, the restaurant became famous for its This 1/4 mile dirt race track is located right on 104 Governor Oglesby Street
fried schnitzel. The Mill closed in 1996. In Route 66 in Lincoln with races Friday nights (217) 947-2100
2007 work began to restore the building as April-October. Featuring Sprints, Modifieds, wildharecafe-elk-il.com
a roadside attraction, with plans in the future Midgets, Street Stocks, Hornets and more. Established in 2004, this unique shop
to become a museum. Open by appointment is located across two 19th century red
and for special events. brick buildings. The shop has a blend of
Postville Courthouse State Historic
Site BROADWELL antiques, vintage pottery, glass, art, paper
goods, handmade gift items, one of a kind
decorative items, and so much more. A shop
914 Fifth Street within the shop is The Little Foxes which
(217) 732-8930 Pig Hip Marker & Sign
101 West Oak Street specializes in Amish made jams and jellies,
illinois.gov/ihpa/Experience/Sites mustards, noodles, salsas and apple butter
The building is a reproduction of the first (217) 732-8687
destinationlogancountyil.com as well as vintage kitchen crockery, gadgets
Logan County Courthouse in use from 1840 and glassware. Open 10:00am to 3:00pm
to 1847. Abraham Lincoln served as a lawyer An icon of Route 66, the Pig Hip Restaurant
was open from 1937 to 1991, and served as Wednesday through Sunday.
on the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
a popular museum from 1991 to 2007. The
The Wild Hare Café
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln building caught fire on March 5, 2007 and
104 Governor Oglesby Street
College was destroyed. The site is now identified with
(217) 947-2100
1115 Nicholson Road a stone marker that tells its story, and a photo
wildharecafe-elk-il.com
(217) 735-7399 opportunity at the recently restored bright red
Located within Horsefeathers is this café that
museum.lincolncollege.edu sign that brought customers off the road into
specializes in home cooked, old fashioned
Located on the campus of the only college the restaurant.
comfort food from regional and family
named for Lincoln during his lifetime, the recipes. The setting is very special from the
Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits a rare Deilkes’ Kustom Choppers & Rod Shop
102 S. Jacob Street hand painted murals on the walls to the
and valuable collection of artifacts that tell vintage crockery, glassware, and furnishings
the story of Abraham Lincoln – particularly (217) 671-3288
Deilkes’ Kustom Choppers & Rod Shop found in the dining rooms. It is truly a unique
his life in Illinois. On the second floor, the dining experience and the food is excellent.
visitor will be brought into a unique interactive specializes in all your bike and rod needs. It’s
also an emporium of “Mantiques” – featuring Lunch is served 11:00am to 2:30 pm
and immersive environment which puts Wednesday through Sunday Dinner is served
the visitor in the shoes of Abraham Lincoln a wide selection of gas and oil related
antiques. The building harkens back to the Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00pm to
and allows the visitor to “experience” what 9:00pm.
Abraham Lincoln himself may have seen and days of the true automotive service and filling
heard throughout his life. Come see, hear, stations, complete with old-style gas pumps,
The Country Bumpkin
and touch history at the Lincoln Heritage rusty roadside signs, and oilcans of days
103 Governor Oglesby Street
Museum, named one of the 30 Most Amazing gone by.
(217) 947-2200
University Museums in the World! The Country Bumpkin at 103 Governor
Oglesby Street in Elkhart, is a boutique
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and
Wildlife Area ELKHART style antiques and collectibles shop, also
featuring hand crafted original works in glass,
Route 66 just south of Lincoln carved wood, jewelry, and fabrics. Located
(217) 735-2424 Historic Downtown Elkhart
(217) 947-2046 in a beautifully restored circa 1899 building,
dnr.illinois.gov/recreation The Country Bumpkin is not just antiques; it
This 974-acre horseshoe shaped elkhartillinois.us
Enjoy shopping, dining, and more in provides an interesting mix of old and new,
conservation area is home to several species polished and rustic, that is sure to please a
of birds, trees and fish in the adjoining portion downtown Elkhart. Enjoy a light lunch and
indulgent pies at the Wild Hare Café or try large variety of tastes. Additional plans for
of Salt Creek. Enjoy canoeing, picnicking and the future include seasonal plants, outdoor
walking trails. the classic American fare offered at Hudson’s
Talk of the Town just across the street. Shop furniture, sculpture, fountains, bird baths and

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 feeders. Hours: 10:00am – 3:00pm Tues – Historic Downtown Williamsville highway design, original cross-section with
Sat - Extended hours for special events and (217) 566-3520 curbing, and original surface. The road travels
holidays. williamsville.illinois.gov past scenic bluffs to the Sangamon River.
Take a walk around Williamsville’s Downtown;
Birdsong Books and Vintage stop, rest and enjoy the charm and nostalgia Double H Bar
111 Gov. Oglesby Street of what the area represents. Visit the 121 North First Street
(217) 691-7966 interpretive signs depicting local history (217) 496-3811
Birdsong Books and Vintage is a circa at the corners of Main and Pine Streets. The Double H Bar was built in 1946 from
1914 storefront complete with stained glass The Northeast corner details local history handmade concrete blocks, and has served
backbar and soda fountain, molded tin about the Illinois Interurban Railway as well Route 66 travelers continuously since that
ceiling, and original wooden booths. The as Early Settlers and the first survey of the time. Now offering video gaming. Open daily
store is loaded with vintage goods, linens, Village. Learn about how Williamsville was 11a.m. to 1 a.m.
clothes, fabric, jewelry, kithchenware, and first named Benton. The Southwest corner
quirky collectables. It features books fit for Ray’s Route 66 Diner
details the Downtown Business District and 110 Villa Parkway
any serious collector, specializing in children’s Farm Community, as it was when Route 66,
literature, poetry, Civil War-history, classics, (217) 492-9379
and the small towns along it, thrived. Enjoy a A modern diner with inexpensive breakfast
and cookbooks. All this and more in a lovely picnic on the Boulevard’s green space.
nostalgic setting. Make Birdsong Books and and lunch specials, Ray’s Route 66 Diner
Vintage a stop on your visit to the picturesque Williamsville Public Library and is an unusual shrine with a statue of Mary
village of Elkhart. Museum is located on a brick patio adjacent to the
217 North Elm Street diner and visible from the road. The statue is
Hudson’s Talk of the Town Bar and (217) 566-3520 elevated on bricks with a skylight above; true
Grill williamsville.illinois.gov Route 66 kitsch. Open 7 days a week, 7 a.m.
115 Governor Oglesby Street Grand Opening Summer 2016! View exhibits to 2 p.m.
(217) 947-2770 demonstrating the historic significance and
HToTT.com unique character of the Village. Search
Feel right at home at Hudson’s Talk of
the Town! Located in Elkhart’s beautiful
downtown, this family friendly bar welcomes
our genealogy resources including a rich
and deep local history collection. View SPRINGFIELD
our Looking for Lincoln signage, detailing
locals and weary travelers all year long. Williamsville’s connection to President International Route 66 Mother Road
Offering a wide variety of pub foods, join us Lincoln. Festival
for Fried Chicken Wednesday and Fish Fry Historic Downtown Springfield
Friday to name a few local favorites. Have Williamsville Park-Trail-Lake (800) 545-7300
you ever tried a Horseshoe? You can here! 706 East Main Street route66fest.com
Video gaming available. (217) 566-3520 Held annually the last full weekend of
williamsville.illinois.gov September, thousands of people from
Elkhart Cemetery Samuel H. Jones Memorial Park, Susan around the world flock to this event featuring
County Road 10 Cook House Trail & Williamsville Lake are hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles, live
(217) 947-2238 an interconnected outdoor recreational entertainment, celebrities, dozens of food
elkharthistoricalsociety.org experience. The village park offers plenty of booths, one-of-a-kind exhibits and more – all
This beautiful wooded 1874 cemetery is green space to walk the dog, let the kids in a 20 block area of the historic downtown.
the last resting place of Governor Richard play or to have a picnic while taking a respite (September 25-27, 2015 & September 23-
Oglesby, Captain Adam Bogardus (expert from the road. Get moving on the walking trail 25, 2016).
marksman and performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild that surrounds Williamsville Lake where you
West Show) and John Dean Gillett, the cattle can bike, fish or even catch a glimpse of our Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
baron. In 1890, John Dean Gillett’s wife had a resident eagle pair. & Museum
chapel built in the Elkhart Cemetery in honor 112-212 North Sixth Street
of her husband. This beautiful structure, Williamsville Railroad Depot and Box (800) 610-2094 or (217) 782-5764
known as Chapel of St. John the Baptist, Cars presidentlincoln.illinois.gov
is the location for the Elkhart Historical 102 South Elm Street Dedicated to the life and legacy of our 16th
Society’s annual Christmas Candlelight (217) 566-3520 president, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Service. Another impressive feature at Elkhart williamsville.illinois.gov Library and Museum holds the world’s
Cemetery is the Gillett Memorial Arch Bridge, First constructed in 1854, the Railroad Depot largest collection of documentary material
commissioned in 1915 by former Illinois first was the foundation to Williamsville’s growth related to Lincoln. It merges scholarship
lady Emma Gillett Oglesby. The single-arch and development. Visit the Route 66 Wayside with showmanship, offering high-tech
bridge is a unique visual feature along the Exhibit and an interpretive sign depicting exhibits, interactive displays and multi-media
adjacent scenic stretch of roadway. the Railroad’s significance to local history. programs, as well as a reproduction of the
Two Union Pacific rail cars were configured White House as it looked in 1861.
in the early 1990s as a structure, serving
Union Station – History to Hollywood
WILLIAMSVILLE as a cultural resource that illustrates the
significance of the Railroad to the Village. 500 East Madison Street
(217) 558-8934
The Old Station presidentlincoln.illinois.gov
Union Station opened in 1896 as a combined
117 North Elm Street
This 1930’s service station is a collector’s
dream with vintage gas pumps and signs
SHERMAN passenger terminal for several railroads
serving Springfield and closed in 1971. It has
on the outside of the building. Although the Carpenter Park Route 66 Pavement been extensively restored and is listed on the
building is now closed, it is a classic photo An abandoned stretch of early Route 66 National Register of Historic Places. Today,
opportunity for Route 66 travelers. (1926-1936) forms the eastern border of as part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Carpenter Park. Now listed on the National Library and Museum complex, it houses
Register of Historic Places, the curbed “Lincoln: History to Hollywood,” an exhibition
concrete provides a peek into the Mother of sets, costumes and props from the Steven
Road’s vintage past. It preserves the two-lane Spielberg movie “Lincoln.”
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Old State Capitol State Historic Site reach Taliesin West, and would periodically
1 South Old State Capitol Plaza stop by the house.
(217) 785-7960
illinois.gov/ihpa/Experience/Sites Lauterbach Giant
This is considered by many to be Lincoln’s 1569 Wabash Avenue
capitol as it was here that he argued cases (217) 546-2600
before the Illinois Supreme Court, served in lauterbachtire.com
the state legislature, first confronted Stephen Lauterbach Tire and Auto Service has a
Douglas, and where he delivered his famous fiberglass “muffler man” giant standing in the
“House Divided” speech. parking lot. He used to hold a tire, but was
recently upgraded to be more patriotic with
Lincoln Home National Historic Site a U.S. flag. In 2006, the muffler man lost
426 South 7th Street his head during a tornado, but was skillfully
(217) 391-3221 repaired by the station.
nps.gov/liho
The Lincoln Home has been restored to its Hoogland Center for the Arts
1860 appearance, revealing Lincoln as a 420 South Sixth Street
husband, father and politician. Your tour of (217) 523-2787
this national treasure will be conducted by hcfta.org
National Park Service rangers. Free tickets Originally built as a Masonic Temple in 1909,
are required and may be obtained at the the Hoogland is an 80,000 square foot facility
Lincoln Home Visitor Center. that houses three performance theaters and
additional gathering areas. Home to a variety
Cozy Dog Drive-In of concerts, plays, musicals, recitals, gallery
2935 South Sixth Street showings and more.
(217) 525-1992
cozydogdrivein.com Springfield Antique Mall
The restaurant is a shrine to Route 66 and 3031 Reilly Drive
to itself, packed with mementos, clippings, (217) 522-3031
and old signs, as well as with Mother Road springfieldantiquemall.com
souvenirs for sale. The “corn dog on a Located on the 1940 alignment of Route 66,
stick” was invented during World War II by this is mall is an antique lover’s dream! Over
Ed Waldmire when he was in the Air Force 50 booths to pick through.
stationed in Texas. Cozy Dogs were officially Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
launched at the Lake Springfield Beach 625 East Saint Joseph Street (6th Street &
House in 1946, and a stand was opened on Stevenson Drive)
Ash and MacArthur. (217) 529-6626
Knight’s Action Park & Caribbean rt66hotel.com
was delivered to Springfield and stored in a
Water Adventure The Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center,
receiving vault at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The
1700 Recreation Drive situated at 6th and Stevenson Drive, was
tomb, built of granite with a 117-foot high
(217) 546-8881 originally built in 1957 as Illinois’ first Holiday
obelisk, was completed in 1874.This is the
knightsactionpark.com Inn on the original Route 66. The hotel has
final resting place for Abraham Lincoln, his
Knight’s Action Park opened in 1952 as a been fully remodeled and the main hallways
wife Mary Todd, and three of their four sons.
golf driving range by George Knight Sr. It are literally covered with historical pictures
has evolved into a diverse family fun park among a wide variety of unusual collectibles Illinois War Memorials
with water slides, wave pool, go karts, pedal that bring back lots of memories. There are 1500 Monument Avenue
boats, bumper boats, miniature golf courses, even two original condition vintage cars in (217) 782-2717
and batting cages. the front lobby. Some people spend hours illinoishistory.gov
looking at all of the memorabilia and then Oak Ridge Cemetery is home to the World
Route 66 Drive-In sit down for our famous broasted chicken, War II, Korean and Vietnam War memorial
1700 Recreation Drive or Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry in the full exhibits, each with a distinctive design and a
(217) 546-8881 service restaurant dubbed “Yesterdays.” distinguished tribute to the surviving veterans
route66-drivein.com and those who lost their lives during these
The Green Meadows Drive-In opened in 1978 Illinois State Capitol
conflicts.
and lasted just 4 years. Restored in 2002 as 301 South Second Street
the Route 66 Drive-In, it now shows double (217) 782-2099 Lincoln Memorial Garden
features nightly from Memorial Day weekend illinois.gov 2301 East Lakeshore Drive
to Labor Day and on weekends through Topped with a 405-foot dome, the Illinois (217) 529-1111
October. State Capitol has served the people of lmgnc.org
the state as its seat of government since Lincoln Memorial Garden was founded
Dana-Thomas House 1877. See politics in action from balcony- in 1936 as a living memorial to Abraham
301 East Lawrence level seating when the Illinois legislature is Lincoln. All plants in the garden are native
(217) 782-6776 in session (January – May) and (October to the three states Lincoln lived in—Illinois,
dana-thomas.org -November). Guided tours of this beautiful Indiana and Kentucky. Located on Lake
The Dana-Thomas House is a famous building are available year round. Springfield, the gardens were designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style home. In famed Chicago landscape architect, Jens
1902, architect Frank Lloyd Wright was Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site
Jensen. Because of this association with
commissioned to design a home for Susan 1500 Monument Avenue
Jensen, the gardens were placed on the
Lawrence Dana, a forward-thinking socialite (217) 782-2717
National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
in Springfield. The building contains the lincolntomb.org
A nature center and gift shop is open every
largest collection of site-specific, original On the day President Lincoln died, April 15,
day except Monday.
Wright art glass and furniture. Wright traveled 1865, Springfield citizens began raising funds
Route 66 with his entourage of students to to build a memorial. On May 3, the body
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 Merchant House
625 East Monroe Street
(217) 744-3735
merchanthouse.net
Formerly known as Widow at Windsor, this
beautiful store is a place where European and
Asian styles still abound. In addition to fine
antiques, visitors will find a wide variety of
contemporary home furnishings, accessories
and gifts.

Wm. Van’s Coffee House

503 South 7th Street
(217) 679-4726
wmvanscoffee.com
Wm. Van’s is a classic coffee house
experience situated in an 1850s mansion in
which Abraham Lincoln himself assisted with
the construction costs. Featuring coffees and
Lincoln Depot breakfast and lunch to locals and travelers specialty drinks from around the world, as
930 E. Monroe Street alike in a Quonset hut since the early ‘90’s. well as sandwiches, salads and pastries.
(217) 529-1111 The favorite eatery has won numerous
nps.gov/liho/great-western-depot.htm awards and received regional and national Historic Inn at 835
Take a self-guided exhibit at the restored train press for their great food and outstanding 835 South 2nd Street
depot built in 1852 from which President- service, including being featured by Guy Fieri (888) 217-4835
Elect, Abraham Lincoln, departed for on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Finish a innat835.com
Washington D.C. on February 11, 1861. stack of their giant pancakes (the pancakes This elegantly restored 1909 apartment
Lincoln gave one of his most compelling are pizza-sized, by the way) and they’re building is the only lodging facility in
speeches from the back of the special train free. Recipient of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Springfield listed on the National Register of
that would take him to Washington. Open Destination” award by the Illinois Office of Historic Places. Thirteen guest suites and
Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm. Tourism. attached event space all reflect the original
history of the building. Just blocks south of
Illinois State Military Museum The Chili Parlor the Illinois Capitol Building.
1301 North MacArthur 820 South 9th Street
(217) 761-3910 (217) 523-4989 Ace Sign Company Antique Sign
facebook.com/Illinois.State.Military.Museum thechiliparloronline.com Museum
Located at the headquarters of the Illinois Formerly Joe Rogers’ “The Den” Chili Parlor. 2540 South 1st Street
National Guard, this museum preserves a Founder Joe Rogers created his “perfect (217) 522-8417
diverse and rare military collection of artifacts, chili recipe,” and on December 31, 1945 he acesignco.com
flags, uniforms, vehicles and weapons opened his first chili parlor that consisted of The Ace Sign Company Antique Sign
depicting Illinois’ military history. You’ll even only 11 lunch counter stools. Locals swear Museum is located in the new location for the
find the artificial leg of Mexican General that the secret to their great chili is in the company on First Street in Springfield. Ace
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and the customers’ ability to order it “your way.” From Sign Company is a 75+ year old company
wooden target board Abraham Lincoln used mild to Firebrand, meat or no meat, beans or with four generations of family ownership and
to test the Spencer rifle in 1863. no beans, you order it they’ll make it. operation. The museum has a large collection
Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery Curve Inn of signs, featuring neon signs and also
500 South Sixth Street 3219 South Sixth Street Road artifacts from the Bel-Aire Motel in Springfield,
(217) 670-0627 (217) 529-5806 including the fully restored Sputnik.
obedandisaacs.com The Curve Inn opened on Route 66 south of
Located in an historic mansion and Springfield in 1945.The original owner, Guido Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta
carriage house – just steps from the Lincoln Manci, served the public in the main tavern 1168 Sangamon Avenue
Home National Historic Site, this locally area, while “special” customers could ring (217) 544-8520
owned establishment features an array of a buzzer at the bottom of the back stairs to fulgenzis.com
microbrews made on site, along with a great gain entrance to the gambling parlor on the The family restaurant, Fulgenzi’s Pizza &
menu of delicious eats. There’s a beautiful upper floor. It was inducted into the Illinois Pasta, opened originally as “Custard Castle”
outside patio for enjoying warm evenings in Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2007. in 1979 by John and Sandra Fulgenzi along
this historic district. This is a popular spot for with their three sons John-John, Jeff, and
locals and visitors alike. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Joel. The facility started as a walk-up ice
Site cream stand located across from the Illinois
Jungle Jim’s Café 15588 History Lane (Rt. 97 Petersburg) State Fairgrounds and also served Castle
1923 Peoria Road (217) 632-4000 burgers and Chili Dogs. In 1983, Fulgenzi’s
(217) 789-6173 lincolnsnewsalem.com added the “Worlds Greatest Hamburgers”
This café serves up racing nostalgia and the Just a few miles outside of Springfield in and in 1987 they added pasta with
famous Springfield “Horseshoe Sandwich”. historic Petersburg, you can step back in homemade Italian sauce. The latest addition
Open daily 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. time nearly 200 years as you walk through is the delicious thin-crust pizza, regarded by
the reconstructed pioneer village of New many as the best pizza in town.
Charlie Parker’s Diner Salem, where a young Abraham Lincoln
700 North Street lived and worked before he embarked on Mahan’s Filling Station at Fulgenzi’s
(217) 241-2104 his career as lawyer and legislator leading to 1168 Sangamon Avenue
charlieparkersdiner.com becoming President of the United States. (217) 544-8520
Charlie Parker’s Diner has been serving up mahansfillingstation.com
Mahan’s Filling Station, a unique example of
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the earliest of gas stations, is now on display bar food and enjoy the company of local’s. A
at Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta located across great place to stop and soak up some of the
from the Historic Illinois State Fairgrounds in “real America.”
Springfield. The roadside attraction is now
accessible as a great photo and souvenir
opportunity for Route 66 visitors. Fulgenzi’s
restaurant property itself was once the site of
two Route 66 motels and a car painting
VIRDEN
business in the heyday of the road. Fulgenzi’s Virden Miner’s Riot Memorial/Central
opened their original family restaurant in 1979 Park
as a “Custard Castle”, which has become a Virden Square
regular stop for 66 travelers. The town’s central park has a large granite
and bronze three-dimensional memorial

CHATHAM depicting the 1898 Virden Miner’s Riot. The

memorial was dedicated in October of 2006.
The park has a historic bandstand that recalls
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge an era of Saturday night band concerts and
1 Covered Bridge Road ice cream socials. A soldier’s monument
(217) 483-2451 commemorates local veterans who served in
facebook.com/SugarCreekCoveredBridge WWI.
This historic 1880 bridge was built by
Thomas Black. It spans 60 feet across Sugar Virden History Mural
Creek. The bridge was restored in 1965 and 105 East Jackson
is open to foot traffic. A quaint park adjacent A mural on the side of the Sav-Mor Building
to the bridge and creek is an ideal place for depicts events in the history of the town,
a picnic. including Route 66.

Again Antiques and Gifts Silvernicks New & Used

2776 Ostermeier Road 231 East Jackson
(217) 652-6887 (217) 891-6514
againantiques.com Silvernicks offers a wide variety of antiques,
Again, located just off of Route 66, offers unique gift items, and Route 66 souvenirs.
a wide variety of antiques and vintage With a little of everything you’ll be sure to find
treasures. Bar ware, kitchenware, linens, the perfect memento.
clocks, furniture, lighting, toys, pottery,
jewelry, and much more will transport you
back in time and make you feel unexpectedly
happy! GIRARD
Double J Campground & RV Park Doc’s Soda Fountain and Deck’s
9683 Palm Road Pharmacy Museum
(217) 483-9998 133 South Second Street
doublejcampground.com (217) 627-3491
Located right on Route 66 just south Doc’s Soda Fountain was established as
of Springfield. Discover a magnificent Deck’s Drug Store in 1884. The original soda
campground for all size and type RVs and fountain was added in 1929. After three
tents. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on site laundry, a pool, generations running the drug store, Bob and
miniature golf, tennis, and basketball. A great Bill Deck retired in 2001. In 2007, Doc’s
place to enjoy the outdoors and Route 66 all Soda Fountain was reopened by new owners
at the same time! Robert & Renae Ernst with Bob and Bill Deck
adding their Pharmacy Museum to the store,
displaying items back to the late 1800s.

AUBURN Doc’s Soda Fountain offers lunch, pies, ice

cream and old fashioned sodas.

Historic Brick Road Whirl-a-Whip

Snell and Curran Roads 309 South Third St.
This original 1.4 miles of hand-lain brick road (217) 627-9447
was completed in 1931, and curves through Re-opened in 2013, this tasty favorite serves
corn fields near Auburn. It is listed on the over 50 flavors of ice cream, malts, shakes,
National Register of Historic Places. banana splits, sundaes and more. The menu
also includes burgers, horseshoes and fried
treats. Closed during the winter season.

THAYER Henke’s Hidden Treasures

101 South Second Street
Pudock’s Hideout (217) 627-9999
207 East Main Street facebook.com/HenkesHiddenTreasures
(217) 965-2273 This “awesome little shop” has a variety of
Small town charm abounds in this charming gifts, handmade crafts, toys, clothing and
roadside bar and grill. Stop by to enjoy great consignment items.
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 NILWOOD Macoupin County Jail of 1869
205 East First South Street
(217) 854-2141
The Cherry Tree Treasures & Gifts
236 East Side Square
(573) 826-1515
Turkey Tracks in Pavement carlinvillechamber.com/jail.html cherrytree236.com
South of Nilwood on Donaldson Road The historic jail was in service from 1869 to This vintage retail store showcases items that
An original piece of the narrow 1926-30 1988. This Gothic Revival stone structure have withstood the test of time. Treasures
Route 66 alignment winds south of Nilwood, has leftover Civil War cannonballs embedded that provide instant charm and character
parallel to the current straight configuration IL within the walls to prevent jail breaks. There is will help you to remember your Route 66
Route 4. Turkey tracks were imprinted in the a local tale of a man who shimmied through adventure. The store provides a mix of
1920’s when the original Route 4 concrete the narrow slit windows to escape. He vintage merchandise, Route 66 and Carlinville
was poured, prior to its designation as Route walked to the town square where he had a gift options, postcards, and hand-crafted
66.The story varies from a local farmer’s beer at a local tavern and then walked back products by local artisans.
escaped turkeys to wild turkeys as being the to the jail where he walked in through the
owners of the prints. front door and put himself back into his cell. The Magnolia Restaurant and Banquet
Center
13 Star Flag Barn Painting Macoupin County Historical Museum 531 South West Street
South of Nilwood on Illinois Route 4 432 Breckenridge Street (217) 854-7167
This 13-star “Betsy Ross” flag has been a (217) 854-8916 or (217) 854-8500 magnolias531.com
photo favorite on Route 66 for years. This macsociety.org Magnolias started out as an idea for a
faded barn painting can be found in books, Housed in the Victorian-style Anderson restaurant that was unique and different from
on websites, and photo albums around the Mansion, the museum consists of two any other. It had to have old world charm
world. This is a prime example of “barn art.” stories of antiques and collectibles from and be a relaxing place for a meal. Originally
Macoupin County’s past. Open Wednesdays a German Catholic church and school, the
April-November 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by structure has been transformed into a warm

CARLINVILLE appointment.
Standard Addition/Sears and Roebuck
intimate dining room and banquet hall. Open
Tue-Thu 7am - 2pm; Fri-Sat 7am -2pm &
5pm-8pm; Sun 7am -2pm.
Carlinville Historic Square Mail Order Houses
(217) 854-2141 Charles and Rice Streets Reno’s Pizzeria and Ristorante
carlinvillechamber.com (217) 854-2141 518 North Side Square
The Carlinville square is the crown jewel carlinvillechamber.com/sears.html (217) 854-6655
of the large historic district that is on the This largest U.S. collection of 156 Sears renositalianpizzeria.com
National Register of Historic Places in and Roebuck mail order houses, built in This family owned pizzeria opened in 2000
Illinois since 1976. Most of the historic 1918 for the mine workers of the Standard and showcases homemade Italian cuisine
buildings were built in the 1880s and have Oil Company, can be toured using a guide and the best pizza in town. Enjoy your
been painstakingly restored to their original available from most shops. The neighborhood meal under the Sistine Chapel ceiling and
appearance. The beautiful gazebo that is known as the Standard Addition and 152 surrounded by Walldog murals or nestle
adorns the center of the park was graciously of the 156 homes are still standing. yourself in nostalgia in the Route 66 Momma
donated by the Milard family. Visit all the Road Room. The cornerstone of Carlinville’s
Michelle’s Pharmacy historic town square, Reno’s brings a little of
great shops downtown, including Cherry
494 West Side Square Sicily to Route 66.
Tree Treasures, Karla’s Jewelry, Michelle’s
(217) 854-4022
Pharmacy, My Sister’s Closet, Main Street
michellespharmacy.com Camden’s Art & Wine
Florist and more!
Michelle’s Pharmacy is located on the Historic 366 South Side Square
Macoupin County “Million Dollar” Carlinville Square and occupies a location (217) 854-3409
Courthouse that has had a pharmacy in continuous camdensartandwine.com
200 East Main Street operation since the 1940s. Originally the Camden’s is a new business on the square
(217) 854-2141 location of Steinmeir Drugs, makers of Minut in Carlinville, with the upstairs being a
carlinvillechamber.com/courthouse.html Rub Cream. The pharmacy is more than just neat boutique and the downstairs is an
Designed by famed architect E.E. Meyers a place to get medications. In the tradition outstanding wine bar with 40+ beers. Their
in 1867, the building began as a $50,000 of pharmacies that could be found in small two chefs have made a stellar tapas menu
project supported by bonds and taxes. towns along Route 66 during its heyday, which is available on the website. Everything
Through a series of political and social Michelle’s has gifts, souvenirs and items is homemade and they offer items from
scandals the courthouse construction was unique to Carlinville history. lobster ravioli with a vodka cream sauce, to
halted in 1870 with a total cost of $1.3 steak crostini and a caprese salad.
The Refuge Coffee House, Inc.
million (1870 dollars) and at the time was
242 East Side Square The Carlin Villa
the second largest courthouse (the one in
(217) 854-3686 18891 Illinois Route 4
New York was the largest) in the U.S. The
refugecoffeehouse.com (217) 854-3201
3rd floor courtroom was never completed
This eclectic coffee house is a great place carlinvillaon66.com
and the planned ornamental statues were
to get recharged while on your Route 66 The Carlin Villa is a traditional motel like
never commissioned. It took the county 40
adventure. They offer breakfast, lunch, and those that were born and grew up on Route
years to pay off the debt and inspired the
dinner too. Let the kids out to play in the 66, with a few modern upgrades. All the
nickname “The Million Dollar Courthouse.”
Rumpus room while you sit back and relax, rooms feature hi-speed internet access,
It is recognized as the most magnificent
surf the internet on the free Wi-Fi, or listen to cable television, direct dial phones, and air
courthouses in Illinois.
the live entertainment that is often offered free conditioning. The motel is located close to
of charge. the Carlinville Historic Square for easy access
to shopping and restaurants.

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GILLESPIE Decamp Junction Roadhouse
8767 State Route 4
(618) 637-2951
LITCHFIELD
Canna Theater This historic roadhouse on Route 66 had Litchfield History Museum & Route 66
108 East Chestnut Street tourist cabins, a dance hall, gambling, and a Welcome Center
(217) 839-2222 brothel. In 1930, gangsters arrived in a black 334 North Historic Route 66
Known as the Lyric Theatre until the early sedan with guns drawn and robbed the bar (217) 324-3510
1960s has been redefined as a single screen of slot machines, alcohol, guns, and cash. litchfieldmuseum.org
movie theater that provides a unique viewing This historic tavern displays the photographs This new museum is located where the
experience. Come and enjoy a movie in a of the old dance hall that was there. Open Vic Suhling gas station once stood. The
classic 1920s Hollywood atmosphere. Rent Wednesday through Sunday 4 p.m. to retro design of the building, with exterior
a couch, kick back and watch current quality Midnight. neon trim and restored neon Suhling, sign
movies in a clean comfortable setting of welcomes visitors. The museum houses
yesteryear. Country Classic Cars historical artifacts of Litchfield and showcases
2149 East Frontage Road Litchfield’s relationship with Route 66. Open
Michelle’s Pharmacy (618) 635-7056 Monday through Saturday from 10 am to
120 S. Macoupin Street countryclassiccars.com 4 pm and 1-4 on Sunday. Closed Monday
(217) 839-9901 A family owned and operated business along during November- March. Admission is free.
michellespharmacy.com historic Route 66 that features classic cars
Michelle’s Pharmacy opened the Gillespie and trucks displayed outside and in an indoor Ariston Café
branch in 2009. Like the Carlinville store, the showroom, with 400 classics under the roof. 413 North Historic Route 66
Gillespie store is in location that has had a The gift shop is loaded with reproduction (217) 324-2023
working pharmacy owned by the Dippold collectable and Route 66 memorabilia. ariston-cafe.com
family since the 1940s. In keeping with Pete Adam started the Ariston Café in nearby
pharmacies that would have been found on Carlinville in 1924.When the Mother Road
Route 66 during its heyday, Michelle’s offers
more than just medication. Michelle’s has
gifts, souvenirs and items unique to Gillespie
WILLIAMSON was rerouted in 1929, Pete leased a new
building in Litchfield. The Ariston’s great
reputation for service, excellent food and
history. The Winery at Shale Lake unbelievable desserts led Pete to relocate
1499 Washington Ave across the street in 1935 to his own building
(618) 637-2470 that still stands today. The family still offers
BENLD shalewine.com
One of 22 coal mines operating in the area at
the same wonderful food and great service
that it has for 90 years. It is said to be the
the turn of the 20th century, the Mount Olive- oldest café on Route 66.The Ariston was
Holy Dormition Orthodox Parish
Staunton Coal Company Mine Number 2 was named to the National Register of Historic
304 North Fourth Street
sunk in 1904 and closed in 1957. The Wesa Places in 2006 and is in the Route 66 Hall of
(217) 835-2202
family bought the property in 2006 and have, Fame.
holydormitiontheotokos.org
through hard work and perseverance, turned
Benld is noted for its Italian and Russian Jubelt’s Bakery
the old mine into a successful winery. The
miner, and the picturesque onion-domed 303 North Historic Route 66
winery features a “country chic” tasting room,
Russian Orthodox Church was established (217) 324-5314
a lake, stables, and cabins. A great place to
there in 1907. The parish has become a jubelts.com
relax after getting your kicks on 66!
historical site because it is the only Russian Jubelt’s is a third generation family business
Orthodox Parish under the Moscow that began as a bakery in Mt. Olive, IL in
Patriarchate in the state of Illinois. The church 1922. Jubelt’s has been in Litchfield since
was rebuilt after a fire in 1915 and renovated
in 1989. RAYMOND 1952 and on Route 66 since 1982. In the
last 90 years, the bakery has adapted to
meet the changing lifestyles and the demands
Capone’s Saloon
410 East Central Ave The Shrine of Our Lady of the of customers, much like The Mother Road.
(217) 835-4476 Highways A full service bakery, Jubelt’s features
Embracing Benld’s gangster past, Capone’s 22353 West Frontage Road homemade soups, salads, hand-formed
is a tribute to the King Alphonse himself. Be ourladyofthehighways.com burgers, specialty sandwiches, dinners, and
sure to stop by for a frosty beverage and a The Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways, fresh bakery items such as donuts, Danish,
quick game of darts. a marble statue of Mary has watched over cinnamon rolls, pies, pastries, cookies, cakes,
travelers along the Route 66 and Interstate bread, and much more. Stop by and bring a
55 since the late 1950s, and remains as a healthy appetite.

STAUNTON testament to the weary traveler and provides

guidance and protection over the highway
and her travelers.
Lake Lou Yaeger Park
3 Primitive Lane
(217) 324-8147
Henry’s Ra66it Ranch visitlitchfield.com/lake-lou-yaeger/
1107 Historic Old Route 66 Magnuson Grand Hotel
19067 West Frontage Road Lake Lou Yaeger is a 1,400-acre lake
(618) 635-5655 popular with boaters and fishers. A 300-
henrysroute66.com (217) 324-2100
magnusongrandhotel.com acre park along its shores includes picnic
This modern attraction celebrates Route areas, playgrounds, campgrounds, and a
66 and the people along the highway with Located on the 1940 alignment of Route
66 and only a few miles east of the 1926 beach. Located on the South-East side of
its emporium of highway and trucking Lake Lou Yaeger, the 266 acre Shoal Creek
memorabilia that includes a collection of alignment in Carlinville, the Magnuson
Grand Hotel features a nautical theme which Conservation Area has two easy hiking trails.
Campbell’s 66 Express “Humpin’ to Please” This beautiful area is home to well over 700
trailers next to a replica of a vintage gas culminates in a large paddle boat named the
Carlin Belle on a large pond. species of plants, 70 species of butterflies,
station. This attraction offers all things about and 70 species of breeding birds. During your
rabbits: Volkswagens or the furry kind.

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 self-guided tour you will walk through native
prairie lands, shoreline woods and also enjoy
magnificent views of the lake and surrounding
high speed wifi, 24 hour business center and
an over 1,000 square foot well equipped
meeting room. The hotel is custom decorated
LIVINGSTON
area. with beautiful Route 66 photography and Pink Elephant Antique Mall
décor throughout. This facility is owned 908 Veterans Memorial Drive
Sky View Drive In Theatre by descendants of the Mansholt family of (618) 637-2366
1500 North Historic Route 66 Litchfield, who owned several hotel This unique antique mall sports larger than
(217) 324-4451 properties in the city in the heyday of Route life sculptures of a pink elephant, a male
litchfieldskyview.com 66 and currently also own the Baymont Inn & swimmer, and two normal-colored elephants
The Sky View opened in the spring of 1951 Suites in Litchfield. emerging from an exterior wall of the old
and has been in seasonal operation since. It Livingston High School building. A visit inside
is the last remaining original operating drive-in the building reveals another “shorter” muffler

MT. OLIVE
theatre on Route 66 in Illinois. man of Route 66 fame. A newer edition to the
Litchfield Carnegie Library collection of oddities is the Futuro House, a
400 North State Street bright green UFO visible from the road.
Soulsby’s Service Station
(217) 324-3866
201 S. Route 66
litchfieldpubliclibrary.org
The Litchfield Carnegie Library is a public
library originally funded by, industrialist and
nps.gov/nr/travel/route66
In 1926 Henry Soulsby and his son Russell
built a Shell gas station. Today it ranks as
HAMEL
notable philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie,
one of the oldest filling stations still standing Weezy’s Route 66 Bar & Grill
in 1904. The library is located in downtown
on Route 66. The original 1926 station was a 108 South Old Route 66
Litchfield in the original building designed by
mere 13 x 20 feet wide and had just enough (618) 633-2228
architect Paul Moratz in the Classical Revival
room for a desk, cash register, battery This roadhouse at the intersection of Route
style.
charger, and a few supplies. The Soulsby’s 66 and IL Route 140 has been serving
doubled the size of the station in the 1930’s, travelers since the late 1930’s. In the past,
Niehaus Cycle Sales
but it was never big enough to be called a it was named “Tourist Haven,” “Village Inn,”
718 North Old Route 66
garage. A drive up ramp located outside of the and “Earnie’s Roadhouse” “Scotty’s Route
(217) 324-6565
station was used for oil changes and minor 66 Bar & Grill”; the old signs still decorate the
niehauscycle.com
repairs now has a large tree growing inside it. walls along with historic photographs. The
Niehaus Cycle Sales, Inc. is a family owned
Russell learned about electronics in the Navy dining room has a Route 66 theme, and the
business that started in 1970 by the late
during WWII and started a TV repair business beautiful, exterior brickwork connotes its place
William Niehaus, and now is operated by
in the 1950’s, which allowed him to survive in the evolution of travel on the old Mother
all three of his sons. In 1971, the business
the opening of I-55. After Henry died, Russell Road.
was incorporated and acquired a Yamaha
and his sister Ola ran the station until 1991,
franchise. In 1976 a Honda franchise was Route 66 Ridez
and continued to greet visitors until 1997. The
added. The current location, which was 230 North Old Route 66
new station owner is working with the Soulsby
renovated in 1999, is housed in a retro (877) 767-4339
Station Society and the Route 66
building with exterior neon trim themed route66ridez.com
Association of Illinois to maintain this classic
to Route 66. The 12,000+ square ft main Stop in and get your Route 66 souvenirs
filling station as a historical and educational
showroom offers, in addition to the latest and stretch your legs while checking out this
attraction.
Yamaha and Honda motorcycles, more than recently restored structure that is unique in
10,000 parts and accessories that are on Mother Jones Monument and Union character. Open Monday through Friday 8
display. Miners Cemetery a.m. to 5 p.m.
700 North Lake Street
Scott Outdoor Adventure Retreat and (217) 999-4261 St. Paul Lutheran Church
Campground illinoislaborhistory.org/union-miners-cemetary. 6969 West Frontage Road
3279 Honey Bend Avenue html (618) 633-2209
(888) 623-1237 ext. 1609 Miners killed in the Virden Mine Riot were stpaullutheranchurchhamel.org
campsoar.org denied burial in the established cemeteries. North of town is the St. Paul Lutheran Church
Create your next special memory at Camp In response, the local union purchased a one and its large blue neon cross. Placed there
SOAR, a beautiful 70-acre property containing acre site and the bodies were moved to the during WWII by the Brunnworth family in
campgrounds and event facilities.With its new Union Miner’s Cemetery in 1899. Over memory of their son, the large cross has
picturesque rolling hills and meadows, a the years, additional land was acquired and signified safe travels for those driving Route
meandering creek, and four fishing lakes, a monument was dedicated on October 11, 66. Route 66 was always dangerous. Lonely
Camp SOAR is the perfect place for outdoor 1936. The cemetery is the final resting place of and vulnerable travelers sought guidance
adventures. Open for camping April 15 - Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, a fierce advocate along the road. This cross offered that
October 31 to Girl Scouts and the public. for the rights of both miners and children. guidance.
Before her death at the age of 100 in 1930,
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield
Mary Jones requested to be buried with “her
West
4 Thunderbird Circle
(217) 324-4556
boys” – the coal miners that she championed
for decades. The cemetery is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
EDWARDSVILLE
hiexpress.com/litchfieldwest Downtown Edwardsville Historic
Litchfield’s newest hotel is located just off I-55 Friends of Mother Jones Museum District
and nearby Route 66. The beautiful four story 215 A East Main Street North Main Street
facility has 79 rooms, a salt water pool with This new museum presents the life of Mother cityofedwardsville.com
therapeutic jets, well equipped fitness center, Jones and the era of Illinois coal mines and This quaint tree lined street with its charming
miners. light posts and flower pots offers a variety
of locally owned shops and eateries. Come
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and modern conveniences meet to create an
enjoyable experience in Illinois’ third oldest
city. Free Stroll-goer’s Guides available at
Museums and local businesses.
Edwardsville Historic Districts
In addition to the historic downtown district,
Edwardsville also is home to the St. Louis
Street historic district, built in the late 1800s,
and known for homes that represent several
architectural styles. Also, just south of town,
is the Leclaire Village historic district, a vibrant
area with a beautiful lake and park, baseball
field, the Edwardsville Children’s Museum that
is located in the former Leclaire Academy and
the factory buildings that are now the home of
Lewis and Clark Community College.
Wildey Theatre
252 North Main Street
(618) 307-2053 brick building in Madison County. Col. and Dora Catalano were inducted into the
wildeytheatre.com Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2013. The
Come out and catch a classic movie or watch the first territorial governor, Ninian Edwards, Hi-Way Tavern opens at noon, 7 days a week.
a live performance at this recently renovated completed the home in 1821. The beautifully
theater house. Built in 1909 and named restored Stephenson House offers tours Stagger Inn…Again
after the founder of the International Order of by costumed docents who represent the 104 East Vandalia Street
Odd Fellows, the Wildey offers a full range of Stephenson family, their neighbors and (618) 656-4221
events, including movies, musicals, live theatre servants. Discover how the house is linked to This legendary bar was originally established
and concerts- all conveniently located in the the earliest days of the Illinois Territory and the in 1974 and re-established in 1985, this is
diverse downtown historic district. Admission establishment of Edwardsville as a center of a very popular hangout amongst locals and
charge. government and commerce. the university community. Good food and live
music most weekends.
Springers Creek Winery Edwardsville Children’s Museum
817 Hillsboro Avenue 722 Holyoake Road Recess Brewing
(618) 307-5110 (618) 692-2094 307 North Main Street
springerscreekwinery.com edwardsvillechildrensmuseum.org (618) 692-5101
The winery is housed in a historic 1910 Education stations in the historic Leclaire recessbrewing.com
storefront grocery and an adjacent historic School House include an ice cream parlor, Recess Brewing bills themselves as a
house. Many classic decorative features still florist shop, bank, fire station, and a YMCA “community supported” brewery. The new
exist, including an awning over the entrance fitness center, plus areas for dress-up play brewery provides locally crafted beer and
with original pressed metal enhancements. where imagination can go wild! gives visitors the experience of how the
The residence has a unique copper Lincoln beer is made. The location houses a 1500
head embedded into its front steps. Locally Cleveland-Heath square foot brewery and an 1100 square foot
produced wine is served and sold in this 106 North Main Street taproom which is open to everyone.
cozy, restored environment. The old building (618) 307-4830
is full of antiques, comfortable spaces, and a clevelandheath.com Bigelo’s Bistro
wine garden where the owner, a professional Stop by for one of the best dining experiences 140 North Main Street
musician, provides evening entertainment with you will ever have, in a great environment, (618) 655-1471
acoustical instruments. surrounded by happy people, awesome bigelosbistro.com
drinks and fun food. Chef Eric Heath and Chef A favorite dining experience in Edwardsville,
Madison County Historical Society Jennifer Cleveland both graduated from the featuring “inventive” food and drink in a
Museum and Archival Library Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in casual, relaxed atmosphere. Featuring a
715 North Main Street The Napa Valley, California. The couple have combination of unique pasta dishes, specialty
(618) 656-7562 worked at restaurants such as Jole, Ad Hoc, entrees, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and
MadCoHistory.org Farmstead, and the French Laundry before daily specials. Also enjoy 12 different taps
Come learn about the people, places and opening their own restaurant. Recipient of the of American craft beers, featuring a rotating
events that have shaped Madison County “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination” award by selection of local and national breweries.
throughout its century plus history. Located in the Illinois Office of Tourism.
the second oldest brick house in Edwardsville, Robust Wine Bar
the 1836 Weir House depicts the county’s The Hi-Way Tavern 126 North Main Street
history through displays of antiques, 463 E. Vandalia Street (618) 307-3203
costumes, quilts, and Native American (618) 307-5892 robustwinebar.com
artifacts. Open Wednesday through Friday: facebook.com/TheHiWayTavern Formerly Errato Wine Bar, this award-winning
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Hi-Way Tavern opened in 1934 establishment serves great food using local
Free admission. advertising, “Good Beer and Good Cheer.” ingredients whenever possible, and has a
The same can be said for the newly terrific selection of wines. Open evenings
The 1820 Colonel Benjamin renovated Hi-Way Tavern on Old Route 66 in Tuesday-Saturday and also for brunch hours
Stephenson House Edwardsville. A joint tavern and café for many on Saturday and Sunday.
409 S. Buchanan Street years, the Hi-Way Tavern hopes to reopen the
(618) 692-1818 kitchen within a few years. Until then, visitors
stephensonhouse.org can spend an afternoon or evenings enjoying
This two-story Federal home is the oldest a cold brew at the original bar. The Hi-Way
Tavern and Café along with founders Frank
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 GLEN CARBON Collinsville Historical Society Museum
406 W. Main Street
(618) 344-1834
the café was a “fine dining establishment”
and so expensive that most law-abiding
citizens could not afford to eat there. There
Glen Carbon Covered Bridge collinsvillemuseum.org is an ongoing effort to have the neon sign
South Main Street Local and world history comes alive in this restored to its former glory.
The bridge was constructed in 1976 to state-of-the-art facility. The museum is a
celebrate the 200th birthday of the United repository for unique historical artifacts from Bel-Air Drive-In Sign
States. Today, it serves as a Village focal 1767 through the present. 1117 East Chain of Rocks Road
point. A historic drive in theater sign along Route
Willoughby Heritage Farm & 66. The drive in was opened in the 1950’s
Conservation Reserve and showed movies until 1987. The theater

FAIRMONT CITY 631 Willoughby Lane

(618) 346-7529
collinsvillerec.com
no longer exists, but the landmark sign was
saved when the land was converted to other
uses.
Classic Neon Signs This 40-acre farmstead dates from the 1900’s
Fairmont City has a number of significant and is the last significant tract of open space
1950’s-era neon signs along the Route
66 alignment. The Nite Spot Café (4448
along the Collinsville bluff line. The goal of the
restoration project is to educate the public
about the family farm of the 1920’s-1950’s,
GRANITE CITY
Collinsville Road approx.), now closed,
features a classic arrow neon sign. Becky’s as well as the region’s natural history. A Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Carpet and Tile Superstore (6401 Collinsville restored barn, historic farm house, chicken Interpretive Center
Road) has a neon Veterans Carpet sign coop, gardens, and interpretive trails are 1 Lewis and Clark Trail
attached. A “Surrey Restaurant” sign with an located on the site. This is an opportunity to (618) 251-5811
antique car on top is hidden by vines. experience local farm heritage and feel the campdubois.com
geographic transition from Illinois prairies to This state-of-the-art interpretive center is
Mississippi bluffs. located at the winter camp area of the Lewis

COLLINSVILLE Fairmount Park Racetrack

9301 Collinsville Road
and Clark expedition. It focuses on the often
untold Illinois story, where the expedition
was prepared and launched. The focal point
Historic Downtown Collinsville (618) 346-2800 exhibit is a 55-foot full-scale replica of the
Downtown Collinsville has a well preserved fairmountpark.com expedition’s keel boat. This is the starting
historic district with quaint shops and Opened in 1925, this popular horse racing point for the National Lewis and Clark
beautiful architecture. Visitors can experience track is the only one in Illinois outside of the Heritage Trail. Open Wednesday through
the area by taking a self-guided tour that Chicago metro area. It currently offers 52 live Sunday 9am to 5pm.
interprets a 1908 Bull Durham Tobacco racing days per year.
sign, the 150-year-old Blum House, the D.D.
Collins House, and the old Miner’s Theater.
Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower PONTOON BEACH TROY
800 South Morrison Avenue Transportation Mural
(618) 344-8775 Horseshoe Lake State Park 201 E. market Street
catsupbottle.com 3321 Highway 111 (618) 667-1040
Standing proudly next to Route 159, this (618) 931-0270 troyil.us
unique 170-foot water tower is the world’s dnr.state.il.us The Troy Transportation Mural is located on
largest catsup bottle. It was built in 1949 for This 2,960-acre park is situated around an the Times-Tribune Newspaper building, with
the bottlers of Brooks old original rich and oxbow lake formed from a cut-off meander an additional mural planned by the Walldogs
tangy catsup. In 1995, due to the efforts of of the Mississippi River and was an important mural painters in the summer of 2015.
the Catsup Bottle Preservation Group, this resource for Native Americans. A 4-mile self-
landmark roadside attraction was saved guided nature trail on Walker Island features
from demolition and beautifully restored to its
original appearance. In August of 2002 it was
named to the National Register of Historic
several observation areas ideal for bird
watching. Fishing, boating, picnicking, and
camping are popular activities.
MADISON
Places. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
(314) 436-1324
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
& Interpretive Center
30 Ramsey Street
MITCHELL The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, at 5,353 feet
long, is one of the world’s longest bicycle
and pedestrian bridges. The bridge spans
(618) 346-5160 Luna Café the Mississippi River and provides a vital link
cahokiamounds.com 201 East Chain of Rocks Road in the b-state trail system, connecting to the
Discover the largest historic Native American (618) 931-3152 MCT Confluence Trail in Illinois and the St.
settlement north of Mexico. It is a prestigious The café was built in 1924, two years prior to Louis Riverfront Trail in Missouri. The bridge
UNESCO World Heritage Site and preserves the establishment of Route 66. It is rumored has a rich history and was added to the
Monk’s Mound, the largest prehistoric to have been frequented by gangsters National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
earthwork in the America’s. Visit the world- like Al Capone. The Luna did operate as a
class Interpretive Center, gift shop and roam café on the main floor, but had a gambling
the hiking trails with friends and family. Don’t operation in the basement and a “house of ill
miss the special events that take place repute” upstairs. The neon sign out front, still
throughout the year, including the Spring/Fall standing, has a cherry which used ruby glass
Equinox Sunrise Observance, Contemporary to enhance its red glow. It is said that if the
Indian Art Show, and Archeological Day. cherry was lit, the girls were in. At one time,

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 Lodging
Atlanta LaQuinta Inn Chicago
Atlanta Inn 309-828-6000 or 800-424-6423 ACME Hotel Company Chicago
217-648-2322 312-894-0800
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Bloomington/Normal 309-862-9000 or 800-627-7468 Aloft Chicago City Center
America’s Best Value Inn Motel 6 312-661-1000
309-454-4070 or 888-315-2378 309-454-6600 or 800-4-MOTEL6 Conrad Chicago
Baymont Inn & Suites Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center 312-645-1500 or 855-277-5299
309-662-2800 or 877-229-6668 309-662-4300 Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent
Candlewood Suites Hotel Quality Inn & Suites East Mile
309-862-4100 or 877-CANDLEWOOD 309-662-7100 or 800-4-CHOICE 312-573-0800
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Quality Inn & Suites West dana hotel and spa
Center 309-829-7602 or 800-424-6423 312-202-6000
309-662-2020 or 866-690-4006
Ramada Limited & Suites The Drake Hotel
Comfort Suites East 309-828-0900 or 800-2-RAMADA 312-787-2200 or 855-271-3621
309-452-8588 or 800-4-CHOICE
Red Roof Inn Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/
Comfort Suites West 309-827-5333 or 800-RED-ROOF Magnificent Mile
309-834-4700 or 877-424-6423 312-787-3777 or 855-476-6661
Super 8 Motel Bloomington
Country Inn & Suites – Airport 309-663-2388 or 800-800-8000 Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/
309-662-3100 or 800-596-2375 River North
Super 8 Motel Normal 312-836-1700 or 877-224-2973
Country Inn & Suites – West 309-454-5858 or 800-800-8000
309-828—7177 or 800-456-4000 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Bolingbrook 312-280-8800
Courtyard by Marriott
309-862-1166 or 800-321-2211 Aloft Bolingbrook Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
630-410-6367 or 877-GO-ALOFT 312-832-0330 or 855-271-3622
Days Inn West
309-829-2021 or 800-225-2397 Hampton Inn & Suites Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre
630-759-7100 or 800-HAMPTON District Hotel
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington 312-332-5052 or 855-271-3622
309-664-6446 or 800-222-TREE Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
630-679-1600 or 800-HOLIDAY Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center 312-345-1000
309-662-0000 or 800-53-SUITE La Quinta Inn
630-226-0000 or 800-531-5900 Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/
Econolodge Magnificent Mile
309-829-3100 or 800-4-CHOICE Quality Inn
630-378-5300 or 800-4-CHOICE 312-595-0000 or 855-277-5057
Extended Stay America Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-
309-662-8533 or 800-EXT-STAY Ramada Limited
630-972-9797 or 800-2RAMADA Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites 312-644-2222 or 855-277-4942
309-827-8000 or 800-228-2800 Springhill Suites
630-759-0529 or 888-287-9400 Hotel Burnham - a Kimpton Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal 312-782-1111
309-452-8900 or 800-HAMPTON Carlinville Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
Carlin Villa 312-254-4700
Hampton Inn West 217-854-3201
309-829-3700 or 800-HAMPTON Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel
Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference 312-960-8500
Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center Center (Raymond, IL)
309-829-8111 or 800-337-0202 217-324-2100 Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Formerly Wyndham Chicago)
309-862-1600 or 800-HOLIDAY
Channahon 312-787-1234 or 888-882-1234
Manor Motel
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West 815-467-5385 Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
309-820-9990 or 800-HOLIDAY 312-755-1600 or 888-882-1234
Chenoa
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites America’s Best Value Inn
309-662-4700 or 800-HOLIDAY 815-945-5900

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 Park Hyatt Chicago Fairfield Inn
312-335-1234 or 888-882-1234 618-346-0607 or 800-228-2800
The Peninsula Chicago Hampton Inn
312-337-2888 618-346-4400 or 800-HAMPTON
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Super 8 Motel
312-565-5258 or 800-395-7046 618-345-8008 or 800-800-8000
Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel Countryside
(Formerly The Blackstone) Best Western Countryside
312-447-0955 708-354-5200 or 800-780-7234
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Holiday Inn & William Tell Chicago SW
312-372-7200 Countryside
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four 708-354-4200 or 800-441-6041
Seasons Hotel)
312-266-1000 Dwight
Classic Inn
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and 815-584-1200
Towers
312-464-1000 or 877-242-2558 Super 8 Motel
815-584-1888 or 800-800-8000
The Silversmith Hotel
ta
se, Atlan
312-372-7696 Edwardsville

o o m ing Hou Comfort Inn

l a w R Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 618-656-4900 or 800-424-6423
The Co 312-324-4000 or 800-763-4835
Country Hearth Inn & Suites
Swissotel Chicago 618-656-7829
312-565-0565
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hyatt Regency Chicago The Talbott Hotel 618-692-7255 or (800) 439-4745
312-565-1234 or 888-882-1234 312-944-4970 or 800-825-2688
theWit - A DoubleTree by Hilton
Glen Carbon
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hampton Inn & Suites
312-567-1234 or 888-882-1234 312-467-0200 or 855-277-4931
618-589-5000
Ivy Boutique Hotel Thompson Chicago
312-335-5444 312-266-2100 Granite City
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
The James Hotel Chicago The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent 618-797-9835
312-337-1000 or 877-JAMES-55 Mile
312-751-1900 Budget Motel
JW Marriott Chicago 618-931-1414
312-660-8200 Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
312-588-8000 or 877-458-7867 Midwest Motel
Kinzie Hotel 618-797-2400
312-395-9000 or 877-262-5341 Waldorf Astoria Chicago
312-646-1300 or 855-277-5298 Relax Inn Motel
The Langham, Chicago 618-877-7100
312-923-9988 or 855-695-6664 The Westin Chicago/River North
312-744-1900 Hamel
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown InnKeeper Motel
312-558-1020 The Willows Hotel, Chicago 618-633-2111
773-528-8400
Majestic Hotel Chicago
773-404-3499 Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Joliet
312-346-7100 or 800-207-4421 Best Budget Inn
Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile 815-725-0111
312-836-0100 Collinsville Best Western Joliet Inn & Suites
America’s Best Value Inn 815-730-7500 or 800-WESTERN
MileNorth, A Chicago Hotel
618-345-9500
(Formerly Affinia Chicago)
312-787-6000 Budget Inn Express
Comfort Inn 815-730-8800
618-346-4900 or 800-424-6423
Omni Chicago Hotel
312-944-6664 or 800-578-2900 Comfort Inn North
Days Inn 815-436-5141 or 800-4CHOICE
618-345-2000 or 800-329-7466
The Palmer House Hilton
312-726-7500 or 855-271-3621 Comfort Inn South
Doubletree Hotel 815-730-1111 or 800-4CHOICE
618-345-2800 or 800-456-4324
Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel
312-755-9703 Elks Motel
Drury Inn 815-725-0101 or 877-725-0111
618-345-7700 or 800-378-7946

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Fairfield Inn North Hampton Inn
815-436-6577 or 800-228-2800 217-324-4441 or 800-HAMPTON
Fairfield Inn South Holiday Inn Express & Suites West
815-741-3499 or 800-228-2800 217-324-4556
Hampton Inn I-55 Quality Inn
815-439-9500 or 800-HAMPTON 217-324-9260 or 800-228-5150
Hampton Inn I-80 Super 8 Motel
815-725-2424 or 800-HAMPTON 217-324-7788 or 800-800-8000
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hotel Livingston
815-740-7800 or 800-HARRAHS Country Inn Motel
Holiday Inn Express 618-637-2600
815-439-4200 or 800-HOLIDAY
McLean
Holiday Inn Hotel & Joliet Conference Center Super 8
815-729-2000 or 800-HOLIDAY 309-874-2366 or 800-800-8000
Comfort Inn & Suites
Hollywood Casino & Hotel Pontiac 217-529-8898 or 800-424-6423
888-436-7737 Best Western
815-842-2777 or 800-424-6423 Comfort Suites
Motel 6 North 217-753-4000 or 800-424-6423
815-439-1332 or 800-4MOTEL6 Fiesta Motel
815-844-7103 Country Inn & Suites
Ramada Limited South 217-544-5151 or 800-830-5222
815-730-1111 or 800-2RAMADA Quality Inn
815-844-4444 Courtyard by Marriott
Red Roof Inn 217-793-5300 or 800-321-2211
815-741-2304 or 800-RED-ROOF Super 8 Motel
815-844-6888 or 800-800-8000 Crowne Plaza Hotel
Super 8 Motel North 217-529-7777 or 800-589-2769
815-439-3838 or 800-800-8000
Pontoon Beach
Days Inn & Suites Days Inn
Motel 6 I -80 217-529-1410 or 800-329-7466
815-729-2800 or 800-4MOTEL6 618-797-2727 or 800-329-7466
Holiday Inn Express Drury Inn & Suites
Super 8 Motel South 217-529-3900 or 800-378-7946
815-725-8855 or 800-800-8000 618-797-1200 or 800-HOLIDAY
Magnuson Camelot Hotel Fairfield Inn
Towne Place Suites by Marriott 217-793-9277 or 800-228-2800
815-741-2400 or 800-257-3000 618-931-2262
Sleep Inn & Suite Hampton Inn
Wingate Inn 217-529-1100 or 800-HAMPTON
815-741-2100 or 800-228-1000 618-512-1314
Super 8 Motel Hampton Inn & Suites
Lincoln 618-931-8808 or 800-800-8000 217-793-7670 or 800-HAMPTON
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn
217-732-9641 or 800-780-7237 Hilton Garden Inn
Romeoville 217-529-7171 or 800-HILTONS
Econolodge Country Inn & Suites
217-735-3960 630-378-1052 or 800-596-2375 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
217-529-7771 or 800-HOLIDAY
Hampton Inn Days Inn & Suites
217-732-6729 or 800-HAMPTON 815-372-1000 or 800 329-7466 Homestyle Inn & Suites
217-522-1100
Holiday Inn Express Extended Stay America
217-717-9708 or (800) 439-4745 630-226-8966 Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
217-541-8762 or 800-446-4656
Redwood Motel Super 8 Romeoville
217-732-4113 630-759-8880 or 800-800-8000 Mansion View Inn & Suites
217-544-7411 or 800-252-1083
Super 8 Motel Springfield
217-732-8886 or 800-800-8000 Baymont Inn & Suites Microtel Inn & Suites
217-529-6655 or 877-BAYMONT 217-753-2636 or 888-771-7171
Litchfield
Best Western Clearlake Plaza Motel 6
America’s Best Value Inn
217-525-7420 or 800-528-1234 217-529-1633 or 800-466-8356
217-324-2181
Candlewood Suites Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center
Baymont Inn & Suites Litchfield
217-522-5100 or 217-523-7900 or 866-577-7900
217-324-2500 or 888-424-0295
877-CANDLEWOOD President Abraham Lincoln Springfield -
Carpenter Street Hotel a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
217-789-9100 or 888-779-9100 217-544-8800 or 866-788-1860

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 Quality Inn & Suites Staunton B&Bs
217-787-2250 or 800-424-6423 Super 8 Motel Atlanta
800-800-8000 or 618-635-5353 The Colaw Rooming House
Ramada Springfield-North 217-671-1219
217-523-4000 or 800-2RAMADA Troy
Red Roof Inn Holiday Inn Express Bloomington
618-667-9200 or 800-HOLIDAY The Burr House B & B
217-753-4302 or 800-RED-ROOF
309-828-7686 or 800-449-4182
Residence Inn by Marriott Motel 6
618-667-9969 or 800-4MOTEL6 Vrooman Mansion
217-527-1100 or 877-223-9510 309-828-8816
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center Red Roof Inn
618-667-2222 Chicago
217-529-6626 or 888-707-8366 Bridgeport Bed and Breakfast
Sleep Inn Super 8 Motel 773-927-1122
217-787-6200 or 800-221-2222 618-667-8888 or 800-800-8000
Flemish House of Chicago
Willowbrook 312-664-9981
The Statehouse Inn – an Ascend
Collection Hotel Holiday Inn House of Two Urns Bed and Breakfast
217-528-5100 630-325-6400 or 800-HOLIDAY 773-235-1408
Staybridge Suites Prairie Crossing La Quinta Inn Lang House Bed and Breakfast
217-793-6700 or 800-238-8000 630-654-0077 or 800-642-4271 773-764-9851

Stevenson Inn Red Roof Inn Lincoln Park Guest House

217-585-4002 or 888-993-REST 630-323-8811 or 800-RED-ROOF 312-751-2202
Longman & Eagle
Super 8 Lodge East Super 8
773-276-7110
217-528-8889 or 800-800-8000 630-789-6300 or 800-800-8000
Ray’s Bucktown Bed and Breakfast
Wyndham Springfield City Centre 773-384-3245
217-789-1530
Villa D’Citta
312-771-0696
Welcome Inn Manor Bed & Breakfast
312-493-2953
McLean
Hotel Arcadia B & B
309-287-1725

Mitchell
Along the Way B & B
618-931-1537

Sherman
Flagg Farmstead B & B
888-611-3524

Springfield
The Inn at 835
217-523-4466
The Rippon - Kinsella House
217-241-3367
Pasfield House Inn
217-525-3663
Williamson
The Cabins & Cottages at Shale Lake
618-637-2470

Campgrounds
Chatham
Double J Campground & RV Park
217-483-9998

Litchfield
Camp Soar (Scott Outdoor Adventure
Retreat and Campground
888-623-1237 ext. 1609
Lake Lou Yaeger Park Campgrounds
217-324-8147

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Show your Pride!
Route 66 License Plates

Route 66 is a cultural icon that

represents the spirit of America and
reflects the modern expansion of
transportation and commerce in our
country. The roadway gets it’s start right
here in Illinois and connects with nearly
90 communities between Chicago and
the Mississippi River. Availability: Illinois
Route 66 license plates are multi-year
and may be displayed on passenger
vehicles, trucks, sport utility vehicles
and vans weighing 8,000 pounds
or less. How to Register: online at
cyberdriveillinois.com or call 800-252-
8980 or 217-785-5212 or visit any
license service facility.

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 General info
For more information on Illinois Route 66: Land of Lincoln RTDO Airports
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway 700 East Adams Street Chicago Midway Airport
700 East Adams Street Springfield, IL 62701 773-838-0600
Springfield, IL 62701 phone: 217-525-7980
phone: 217-525-9308 visitlandoflincoln.com O’Hare International Airport
toll free: 866-378-7866 Auburn, Benld, Carlinville, Cayuga, Chatham, 800-832-6352
illinoisroute66.org Dwight, Farmersville, Gillespie, Girard, Bloomington-Normal
Glenarm, Litchfield, Mt. Olive, Nilwood, Central Illinois Regional Airport
William Kelly Odell, Pontiac, Raymond, Sherman, 309-663-7383
Executive Director Staunton,Thayer,Williamsville,Virden
Geoff Ladd Springfield
Project Administrator Chicago & Beyond RTDO Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
200 South State Street 217-788-1060
Belvidere, IL 61008
Route 66 partners and communities Cahokia
phone: 815-547-3740
they represent: St. Louis Downtown Airport
chicagoandbeyond.com
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau 618-337-6060
of Logan County Oak Park Convention & Visitors Bureau
1555 5th Street Lincoln, IL 62656 1118 Westgate Illinois Information
phone: 217-732-8687 Oak Park, IL 60301 Illinois Office of Tourism
destinationlogancountyil.com phone: 708-524-7800 800-2CONNECT or TTD 800-406-6418
Atlanta, Broadwell, Elkhart, Lincoln visitoakpark.com enjoyillinois.com
Berwyn, Cicero
Illinois Highway Driving Conditions
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention 800-452-IDOT
& Visitors Bureau Pontiac Tourism
gettingaroundillinois.com
3201 Cira Drive, Suite 201 115 West Howard Street
Bloomington, IL 61704 Pontiac, IL 61764 League of Illinois Bicyclists
toll free: 800-433-8226 phone: 815-844-5847 bikelib.org
bloomingtonnormalcvb.org visitpontiac.org
Bloomington, Chenoa, Lexington, McLean, U.S. Customs Service
Normal, Shirley/Funks Grove,Towanda Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-227-5511
109 North 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701 Lodging and Dining
Choose Chicago Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association
301 East Cermak Road toll free: 800-545-7300
visit-springfieldillinois.com 888-523-2406 illinoisbnb.com
Chicago, Illinois 60616
phone: 312-567-8500 Springfield Illinois Campground Association
choosechicago.com 866-895-2267 illinoisgocamping.com
Chicago The Tourism Bureau Illinois South
4387 North Illinois St., Suite 200 Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
City of Litchfield Office of Tourism Swansea, Illinois 62226 312-346-3135 stayillinois.com
120 East Ryder Street phone: 618-257-1488
thetourismbureau.org Illinois Restaurant Association
Litchfield, IL 62056
Collinsville, Edwardsville, Fairmont City, 800-572-1086 or 312-787-4000
phone: 217-324-5253
Glen Carbon, Granite City, Hamel, Livingston, illinoisrestaurants.org
visitlitchfield.com
Madison, Mitchell, Pontoon Beach,
Dwight Tourism Williamson
209 South Prairie Dwight, IL 60420
Great Rivers Country RTDO Designed and produced by:
phone: 815-584-3077
581 South Deere Road Trittenhaus Design
Macomb, Illinois 61455 111 West Elm Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Heritage Corridor Convention and
phone: 309-837-7460 phone: 815-895-4026
Visitors Bureau
visitwesternillinois.info trittenhaus.com
15701 Independence Boulevard
Romeoville, Illinois 60446 Photo credits:
phone: 815-588-7940 Trails to Adventure RTDO Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, Land of
HeritageCorridorCVB.com 3000 West Deyoung Street Lincoln Regional Tourism Development
Bolingbrook, Braceville, Braidwood, Elwood, Marion, IL 62959 Office, Illinois Office of Tourism, Stacy Conn,
Gardner, Godley, Hodgkins, Indian Head phone: 618-444-6148 Mark Palmer, Cheryl Eichar Jett, David L.
Park, Joliet, Lyons, McCook, Romeoville, adventureillinois.com Sullivan (cover photo), Buz Waldmire
Wilmington (for Bob Waldmire), Litchfield Tourism,
Lincoln Heritage Museum, Heritage Corridor
CVB, Bloomington Area CVB, and Ilinois
Department of Natural Resources

The information contained in this publication was compiled by the contractors who produced the guide for the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, based on
materials submitted. The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, Trittenhaus Design and their contractors assume no liability for the accuracy of the information or
representations contained herein.

Please note that admission prices and/or rates in this guide are based on the 2016 season. To assure accuracy, please call ahead to verify all information.

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