Route 66 stops in Illinois

Outdoor mural showcasing Route 66 themes.

Museum honoring individuals and locations tied to Route 66 history.

Historic pedestrian footbridge offering scenic views.

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

Museum featuring classic Pontiacs and memorabilia.

Historic Pontiac police station with Route 66 connections.

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

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

Roadside stop with benches and interpretive signs for travelers.

Walking trail with Route 66 memorabilia and signs.

Roadside marker denoting Route 66 heritage.

Family-owned pizzeria serving locals and Route 66 travelers.

Classic Route 66 arrow-style directional sign.

Local store and Route 66 memorabilia stop.

Vacant gas station structure adding to nostalgic Route 66 feel.

A lively Route 66 bar and grill in Towanda, IL, with cold drinks, live music, and classic bar bites.

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

Historic Route 66 stop with memorabilia and photo opportunities.

Famous snack company store with factory view.

Museum and visitor center blending Route 66 with Lincoln history.

Family maple sirup business on historic Route 66.

Nature center with educational programs and trails.

Historic maple grove and natural area on Route 66.

Local museum celebrating McLean’s history and culture.

Route 66 icon and historic roadside location.

Historic Route 66 location in McLean.

Route 66 diner serving comfort food.

Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.

Historic Route 66 fiberglass giant.

Local museum showcasing town and Route 66 heritage.

Historic Route 66 location in Atlanta, IL.

Displays and artifacts of Route 66 past.

Local sweets and snacks shop on Route 66.

Outdoor murals and mini park celebrating Route 66.

Vintage arcade machines in a museum setting.

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

Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.

One of the world’s largest covered wagons.

Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.

Historic abandoned motel site.

Historic cemetery near the Route 66 corridor.

Historic civic building in Elkhart.

Local dining spot in a small Route 66 town.

Eclectic café and boutique on Route 66.

Outdoor murals with local and Route 66 themes.

Iconic directional sign pointing travelers westward.

Classic restored gas station from Route 66 days.

Route 66-era lodging option.

Historic Phillips 66 station.

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

Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.

Main info hub for visitors near historic downtown attractions.

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.

Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.

Small museum showcasing local railroad history.

One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.

Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.