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Landmarks & Icons in Illinois
1. The Tropics Restaurant Neon Sign
Historic, restored neon sign that serves as a popular photo op.
2. Buckingham Fountain
Grand fountain centerpiece of Chicago’s Grant Park.
3. Willis Tower
Iconic skyscraper and major Chicago landmark.
4. McCook Quarry
One of the largest aggregate quarries in the U.S.
5. Ruby Street Bridge
Historic truss bridge crossing the Des Plaines River — photo-worthy stop.
6. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
National cemetery honoring U.S. veterans.
7. Eagle Hotel building
Historic hotel structure with 19th-century roots.
8. Pioneer Gothic Church
1857 Gothic-style church open for tours.
9. Keeley Institute
Historic treatment center known for pioneering addiction methods.
10. Dead's Man Curve
Notorious historic curve once considered dangerous on Route 66.
11. Abraham Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Monument marking Lincoln’s famous watermelon christening.
12. Route 66 Log Chapel
Historic log chapel reflecting Route 66’s frontier roots.
13. Pig Hip Restaurant Memorial
Memorial honoring the historic Pig Hip Restaurant.
14. Dana Thomas House
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home with original furnishings.
15. 1867 Macoupin County Jail
Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.
16. Union Station
Grand historic rail terminal and architectural landmark.
17. Chicago Water Tower
Surviving post-fire landmark anchoring the Magnificent Mile.
18. Route 66 Old Alignment
Historic section of original Route 66 pavement.
19. Riviera Memorial Place
Memorial site honoring the historic Riviera Roadhouse.
20. Chicago Alton Depot
Restored early 1900s train station in Dwight.
21. Odell Pedestrian Tunnel
Historic pedestrian tunnel beneath Route 66.
22. Bridge Ruins
Remains of an original Route 66 bridge over the Vermilion River.
23. Old Bridge - IL
Remnant of an early Route 66 bridge and popular photo spot.
24. Swinging Bridge
Historic pedestrian footbridge offering scenic views.
25. Old Police Station
Historic Pontiac police station with Route 66 connections.
26. Union Roofing
Classic old-style building with rooftop signage popular on Route 66.
27. Route 66 Historical Marker
Roadside marker denoting Route 66 heritage.
28. Old Route 66 Alignment
Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.
29. Lincoln City Hall
Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.
30. Elkhart Cemetery
Historic cemetery near the Route 66 corridor.
31. Village of Elkhart
Historic civic building in Elkhart.
32. Abraham Lincoln Tomb
Resting place of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by a beautiful park.
33. Union Station
Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.
34. Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)
Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.
35. Illinois State Capitol
French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.
36. Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.
37. Brick Route 66 Alignment
Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.
38. Macoupin County Courthouse
Historic courthouse known for its massive size and architecture.
39. Old Bridge - IL
Remnant of early Route 66 bridge and photo spot.
40. Mother Jones Monument
Monument honoring labor leader Mary Harris “Mother” Jones.
41. Route 66 Memorial Place
Memorial site commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.
42. St Paul Lutheran Church
Historic Lutheran church with Route 66 ties.
43. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.
44. Oatman Home
Historic home tied to early Collinsville history.
45. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Ancient Native American site dating to around 700 A.D.
46. McKinley Bridge
Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.
47. Route 66 Landmark
Historic Route 66 location in Elwood, Illinois.