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Roadside Attractions in Illinois
1. The Tropics Restaurant Neon Sign
Historic, restored neon sign that serves as a popular photo op.
2. Gemini Giant
One of the most iconic Muffler Men statues on Route 66.
3. Two Cell Jail
Tiny historic jail from the early 1900s — quirky and popular roadside photo stop.
4. Ambler's Texaco Station
One of the best-preserved Texaco stations on Route 66.
5. Standard Oil Gas Station
Restored 1932 filling station — one of the most-photographed on Route 66.
6. Bill Shea's Gas Station
Famous Route 66 station with museum-like displays.
7. Old Joliet Prison
Former penitentiary turned attraction.
8. Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle
170-ft water tower shaped like a ketchup bottle — iconic photo stop.
9. Sprague Super Service
Historic gas station with restored 1930s architecture.
10. Puffabelly Station
Historic-looking structure and local favorite stop.
11. Sinclair Dino G&D Tire
Tire shop with retro Sinclair Dino statue — quirky Route 66 photo-op.
12. Mobile Gas Station
Vintage gas station structure, now a preserved Route 66 stop.
13. Old Shell Station - IL
Classic restored gas station from Route 66 days.
14. Phillips Service Station
Historic Phillips 66 station.
15. Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways
Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.
16. Turkey Tracks on Route 66
Quirky roadside feature where turkey tracks are embedded in the concrete.
17. Soulsby Service Station
One of the oldest service stations on Route 66, fully restored.
18. Castle Car Wash
Retro castle-style mid-century car wash with quirky architecture.
19. Route 66 Large Chair
Giant roadside chair sculpture, great for quirky photo stops.
20. Henry's Rabbit Ranch
Eccentric attraction featuring rabbits, Route 66 memorabilia, and humor.
21. Service Station - IL
Vacant gas station structure adding to nostalgic Route 66 feel.
22. Dixie Landmark
Route 66 icon and historic roadside location.
23. Atlanta's Bunyon Giant
Historic Route 66 fiberglass giant.
24. Railsplitter Covered Wagon
One of the world’s largest covered wagons.
25. Fairbury Speedway Cars
Display of vintage race cars popular for photos.