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Things to do in Illinois
1. The Normal Theater
Normal, IL
Restored historic movie theater in downtown Normal.
2. Boxcar Museum
Williamsville, IL
Museum housed in an old rail boxcar with unique displays.
3. Skyview Drive-in
Litchfield, IL
Historic open-air cinema still in operation on Route 66.
4. 1867 Macoupin County Jail
Carlinville, IL
Historic limestone jail used from 1869 to 1988.
5. McCook Sign
McCook, IL
Welcome sign marking entry into McCook’s Route 66 corridor.
6. Standard Oil Gas Station
Odell, IL
Restored 1932 filling station — one of the most-photographed on Route 66.
7. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, IL
National cemetery honoring U.S. veterans.
8. Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
Ornate 1920s theater known for its architecture and performances.
9. Historic Route 66 End Sign
Chicago, IL
The western terminus marker for Route 66 in downtown Chicago.
10. Polk-A-Dot Drive In
Braidwood, IL
Classic 1950s-style drive-in with kitschy Route 66 statues.
11. Luna Cafe
Granite City, IL
Historic bar and grill known for its neon sign and Route 66 past.
12. Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Willowbrook, IL
Fried chicken institution and Route 66 staple since 1946.
13. Two Cell Jail
Gardner, IL
Tiny historic jail from the early 1900s — quirky and popular roadside photo stop.
14. The Mar Theatre
Wilmington, IL
Vintage cinema with small-town charm still in operation.
15. Abraham Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Lincoln, IL
Monument marking Lincoln’s famous watermelon christening.
16. Dead's Man Curve
Towanda, IL
Notorious historic curve once considered dangerous on Route 66.
17. Eagle Hotel building
Wilmington, IL
Historic hotel structure with 19th-century roots.
18. Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Joliet, IL
Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.
19. Old Joliet Prison
Joliet, IL
Former penitentiary turned attraction.
20. Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet, IL
City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.