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Roadside Attractions in Illinois

The Tropics Restaurant Neon Sign

1. The Tropics Restaurant Neon Sign

1109 Hickox Dr, Lincoln, IL

Historic, restored neon sign that serves as a popular photo op.

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Gemini Giant

2. Gemini Giant

201 Bridge St, Wilmington, IL

One of the most iconic Muffler Men statues on Route 66.

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Two Cell Jail

3. Two Cell Jail

400 E Mazon St, Gardner, IL

Tiny historic jail from the early 1900s — quirky and popular roadside photo stop.

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Ambler's Texaco Station

4. Ambler's Texaco Station

W Waupansie St, Dwight, IL

One of the best-preserved Texaco stations on Route 66.

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Standard Oil Gas Station

5. Standard Oil Gas Station

400 S West St, Odell, IL

Restored 1932 filling station — one of the most-photographed on Route 66.

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Bill Shea's Gas Station

6. Bill Shea's Gas Station

2075 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL

Famous Route 66 station with museum-like displays.

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Old Joliet Prison

7. Old Joliet Prison

1125 Collins St, Joliet, IL

Former penitentiary turned attraction.

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Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

8. Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

800 S Morrison Ave, Collinsville, IL

170-ft water tower shaped like a ketchup bottle — iconic photo stop.

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Sprague Super Service

9. Sprague Super Service

305 Pine St, Normal, IL

Historic gas station with restored 1930s architecture.

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Puffabelly Station

10. Puffabelly Station

401 S East St, McLean, IL

Historic-looking structure and local favorite stop.

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Sinclair Dino G&D Tire

11. Sinclair Dino G&D Tire

205 E Baltimore St #201, Wilmington, IL

Tire shop with retro Sinclair Dino statue — quirky Route 66 photo-op.

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Mobile Gas Station

12. Mobile Gas Station

S West St, Odell, IL

Vintage gas station structure, now a preserved Route 66 stop.

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Old Shell Station - IL

13. Old Shell Station - IL

117 Elm St, Williamsville, IL

Classic restored gas station from Route 66 days.

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Phillips Service Station

14. Phillips Service Station

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Historic Phillips 66 station.

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Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways

15. Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways

22353 W Frontage Rd, Raymond, IL

Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.

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Turkey Tracks on Route 66

16. Turkey Tracks on Route 66

26618-27306 Donaldson Rd, Girard, IL

Quirky roadside feature where turkey tracks are embedded in the concrete.

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Soulsby Service Station

17. Soulsby Service Station

710 W 1st S St, Mount Olive, IL

One of the oldest service stations on Route 66, fully restored.

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Castle Car Wash

18. Castle Car Wash

3801 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Retro castle-style mid-century car wash with quirky architecture.

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Route 66 Large Chair

19. Route 66 Large Chair

20623 Rte 66, Staunton, IL

Giant roadside chair sculpture, great for quirky photo stops.

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Henry's Rabbit Ranch

20. Henry's Rabbit Ranch

1107 Historic Old Rte 66, Staunton, IL

Eccentric attraction featuring rabbits, Route 66 memorabilia, and humor.

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Service Station - IL

21. Service Station - IL

1002 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Vacant gas station structure adding to nostalgic Route 66 feel.

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Dixie Landmark

22. Dixie Landmark

260 Dixie Rd, McLean, IL

Route 66 icon and historic roadside location.

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Atlanta's Bunyon Giant

23. Atlanta's Bunyon Giant

103 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL

Historic Route 66 fiberglass giant.

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Railsplitter Covered Wagon

24. Railsplitter Covered Wagon

1750 5th St, Lincoln, IL

One of the world’s largest covered wagons.

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Fairbury Speedway Cars

25. Fairbury Speedway Cars

600 S 3rd St, Fairbury, IL

Display of vintage race cars popular for photos.

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