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Route 66 stops in Illinois

121-180 of 193
It's Electric - Neon Sign Park

1. It's Electric - Neon Sign Park

1300 19th St, Granite City, IL

Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
McKinley Bridge

2. McKinley Bridge

St. Louis, Venice, IL

Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Atlanta Museum

3. Atlanta Museum

100 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL

Local museum showcasing town and Route 66 heritage.

Museums Local History
Route 66 Arcade Museum

4. Route 66 Arcade Museum

203 S E Race St, Atlanta, IL

Vintage arcade machines in a museum setting.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Route 66 Park & murals

5. Route 66 Park & murals

105 S E Race St, Atlanta, IL

Outdoor murals and mini park celebrating Route 66.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Logan County Tourism Bureau

6. Logan County Tourism Bureau

101 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL

Visitor bureau in historic Lincoln, IL, Route 66 town.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Lincoln City Hall

7. Lincoln City Hall

700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL

Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
The Mill Museum on Route 66

8. The Mill Museum on Route 66

738 S Washington St, Lincoln, IL

Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Railsplitter Covered Wagon

9. Railsplitter Covered Wagon

1750 5th St, Lincoln, IL

One of the world’s largest covered wagons.

Roadside Attractions Photo Ops Roadside Sculptures
Pioneer's Rest Motel

10. Pioneer's Rest Motel

N Frontage Rd, Broadwell, IL

Historic abandoned motel site.

Lodging Motels
Elkhart Murals

11. Elkhart Murals

100 Oglesby, Elkhart, IL

Outdoor murals with local and Route 66 themes.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Wild Hare Cafe & Horsefeathers

12. Wild Hare Cafe & Horsefeathers

104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL

Eclectic café and boutique on Route 66.

Restaurants Cafes
The Blue Moon

13. The Blue Moon

101 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL

Local dining spot in a small Route 66 town.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Elkhart Cemetery

14. Elkhart Cemetery

8 Governor's Dr, Elkhart, IL

Historic cemetery near the Route 66 corridor.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Village of Elkhart

15. Village of Elkhart

209 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL

Historic civic building in Elkhart.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Rte66 Direction Sign

16. Rte66 Direction Sign

201 W Flagg St, Williamsville, IL

Iconic directional sign pointing travelers westward.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Old Shell Station - IL

17. Old Shell Station - IL

117 Elm St, Williamsville, IL

Classic restored gas station from Route 66 days.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Bales Pioneer Motel

18. Bales Pioneer Motel

4321 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL

Route 66-era lodging option.

Lodging Motels
Phillips Service Station

19. Phillips Service Station

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Historic Phillips 66 station.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Abraham Lincoln Tomb

20. Abraham Lincoln Tomb

1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL

Resting place of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by a beautiful park.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Union Station

21. Union Station

500 E Madison St, Springfield, IL

Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Springfield Visitors Center

22. Springfield Visitors Center

109 N 7th St, Springfield, IL

Main info hub for visitors near historic downtown attractions.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)

23. Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)

413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL

Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Maldaner's Restaurant

24. Maldaner's Restaurant

222 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Restaurants Fine Dining
Illinois State Museum

25. Illinois State Museum

502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL

Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.

Museums Local History
Illinois State Capitol

26. Illinois State Capitol

401 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

27. Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.

Restaurants Family-Friendly
Old Route 66 Alignment

28. Old Route 66 Alignment

865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL

Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge

29. Sugar Creek Covered Bridge

769 Covered Bridge Rd #587, Glenarm, IL

One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Chatham Railroad Museum

30. Chatham Railroad Museum

100 N State St, Chatham, IL

Small museum showcasing local railroad history.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Brick Route 66 Alignment

31. Brick Route 66 Alignment

5435 Snell Rd, Auburn, IL

Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways

32. Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways

22353 W Frontage Rd, Raymond, IL

Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center

33. Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center

19067 W Frontage Rd, Raymond, IL

Full-service hotel and event venue near Route 66.

Lodging Hotels
Art's Motel

34. Art's Motel

Historic Rt 66 farmersvill, Farmersville, IL

Classic roadside motel along Route 66 offering simple accommodations.

Lodging Motels
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

35. Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

334 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL

Small museum showcasing Litchfield history and Route 66 heritage.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Lions Lake

36. Lions Lake

Dwight, Dwight, IL

Scenic lake and recreational area near Route 66, good for picnics and photos.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Mobile Gas Station

37. Mobile Gas Station

S West St, Odell, IL

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

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Odell Pedestrian Tunnel

38. Odell Pedestrian Tunnel

S West St, Odell, IL

Historic pedestrian tunnel beneath Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Structures
Bridge Ruins

39. Bridge Ruins

1120 N Division St, Pontiac, IL

Remains of an original Route 66 bridge over the Vermilion River.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
M&R Tire & Auto

40. M&R Tire & Auto

100 N Washington St, Braidwood, IL

Small-town garage with vintage vibes and service station throwback feel.

Gas & Services Auto Repair
Union Roofing

41. Union Roofing

410 N Division St, Chenoa, IL

Classic old-style building with rooftop signage popular on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Chenoa Pharmacy

42. Chenoa Pharmacy

209 Green St, Chenoa, IL

Historic small-town pharmacy with original signage and Route 66 charm.

Local Services Pharmacies
Chenoa Resting Area

43. Chenoa Resting Area

501 E Cemetery Ave, Chenoa, IL

Roadside stop with benches and interpretive signs for travelers.

Parks & Outdoors Picnic Areas
Route 66 Memory Lane

44. Route 66 Memory Lane

Parade Rd, Lexington, IL

Walking trail with Route 66 memorabilia and signs.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Uncle Vait's Pizza

45. Uncle Vait's Pizza

905 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Family-owned pizzeria serving locals and Route 66 travelers.

Restaurants Pizza
Route 66 Historical Marker

46. Route 66 Historical Marker

Historic U.S. 66, Lexington, IL

Roadside marker denoting Route 66 heritage.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Markers
Lexington Arrow Sign

47. Lexington Arrow Sign

1103 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Classic Route 66 arrow-style directional sign.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Thrift Avenue

48. Thrift Avenue

1103 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Local store and Route 66 memorabilia stop.

Shops & Markets Novelty Shops
Service Station - IL

49. Service Station - IL

1002 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Vacant gas station structure adding to nostalgic Route 66 feel.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Fairbury Speedway Cars

50. Fairbury Speedway Cars

600 S 3rd St, Fairbury, IL

Display of vintage race cars popular for photos.

Roadside Attractions Photo Ops
Historic Rte 66 Trail

51. Historic Rte 66 Trail

Historic Rte 66 Trail, Towanda, IL

Walking trail on former Route 66 alignment with murals and signs.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Old Log Cabin Inn

52. Old Log Cabin Inn

18700 Old Rte 66, Pontiac, IL

Log cabin–style diner known for rustic charm and hearty meals.

Restaurants Diners
Rte 66 Hall of Fame Museum

53. Rte 66 Hall of Fame Museum

110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL

Museum honoring individuals and locations tied to Route 66 history.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Route 66 Wall - IL

54. Route 66 Wall - IL

321 N Main St, Pontiac, IL

Outdoor mural showcasing Route 66 themes.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum

55. Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum

205 N Mill St, Pontiac, IL

Museum featuring classic Pontiacs and memorabilia.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Livingston County Clerk

56. Livingston County Clerk

112 W Madison St, Pontiac, IL

Government building in historic area, part of Route 66 heritage.

Local Services Community Facilities
Swinging Bridge

57. Swinging Bridge

Riverview Dr, Pontiac, IL

Historic pedestrian footbridge offering scenic views.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Old Police Station

58. Old Police Station

15551 Historic Hwy 66, Pontiac, IL

Historic Pontiac police station with Route 66 connections.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Old Bridge - IL

59. Old Bridge - IL

1125 N Division St, Pontiac, IL

Remnant of an early Route 66 bridge and popular photo spot.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Ryburn Place

60. Ryburn Place

305 Pine St, Normal, IL

Historic Route 66 stop with memorabilia and photo opportunities.

Shops & Markets Gift/Souvenirs