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Landmarks & Icons on Route 66
1. LITTLE CABIN CREEK BRIDGE
Vinita, OK
Historic bridge over US-69, no longer in use.
2. Route 66 Log Chapel
Lincoln, IL
Historic log chapel reflecting Route 66’s frontier roots.
3. Pig Hip Restaurant Memorial
Broadwell, IL
Memorial honoring the historic Pig Hip Restaurant.
4. Dana Thomas House
Springfield, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home with original furnishings.
5. Pioneer Gothic Church
Dwight, IL
1857 Gothic-style church open for tours.
6. Woodruff Building
Springfield, MO
Historic multi-story downtown building
7. 1867 Macoupin County Jail
Carlinville, IL
Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.
8. 1860 Arizona Jail
Seligman, AZ
Old West jail exhibit from Arizona’s frontier days.
9. Standin On The Corner Park
Winslow, AZ
Park honoring the Eagles lyric with statue and mural.
10. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, IL
National cemetery honoring U.S. veterans.
11. Leaning Tower of Texas
Groom, TX
Iconic tilted water tower landmark on Route 66.
12. Roubidoux Bridge
Waynesville, MO
Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.
13. The Gateway Arch
St. Louis, MO
Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.
14. Abraham Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Lincoln, IL
Monument marking Lincoln’s famous watermelon christening.
15. Dead's Man Curve
Towanda, IL
Notorious historic curve once considered dangerous on Route 66.
16. Eagle Hotel building
Wilmington, IL
Historic hotel structure with 19th-century roots.
17. Willis Tower
Chicago, IL
Iconic skyscraper and major Chicago landmark.
18. Ruby Street Bridge
Joliet, IL
Historic truss bridge crossing the Des Plaines River — photo-worthy stop.
19. McCook Quarry
McCook, IL
One of the largest aggregate quarries in the U.S.
20. Keeley Institute
Dwight, IL
Historic treatment center known for pioneering addiction methods.