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Things to do in Illinois

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Phillips Service Station

1. Phillips Service Station

Springfield, IL

Historic Phillips 66 station.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Abraham Lincoln Tomb

2. Abraham Lincoln Tomb

Springfield, IL

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

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Union Station

3. Union Station

Springfield, IL

Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Springfield Visitors Center

Main info hub for visitors near historic downtown attractions.

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

Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Maldaner's Restaurant

6. Maldaner's Restaurant

Springfield, IL

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Food & Drink Fine Dining
Illinois State Museum

7. Illinois State Museum

Springfield, IL

Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.

Museums Local History
Illinois State Capitol

8. Illinois State Capitol

Springfield, IL

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

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

Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.

Food & Drink Family-Friendly
Old Route 66 Alignment

Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge

One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Chatham Railroad Museum

Small museum showcasing local railroad history.

Museums Transportation/Auto
Brick Route 66 Alignment

Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.

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

Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.

Roadside Attractions Historic Markers
Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Full-service hotel and event venue near Route 66.

Lodging Hotels
Art's Motel

16. Art's Motel

Farmersville, IL

Classic roadside motel along Route 66 offering simple accommodations.

Lodging Motels
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center

Small museum showcasing Litchfield history and Route 66 heritage.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Ariston Cafe

18. Ariston Cafe

Litchfield, IL

One of the oldest Route 66 restaurants, serving American and Mediterranean fare.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Belvidere Cafe

19. Belvidere Cafe

Litchfield, IL

Former roadside diner now closed, retaining vintage appeal.

Food & Drink Diners
Belvidere Motel

20. Belvidere Motel

Litchfield, IL

Vacant mid-century motel structure next to Belvidere Cafe.

Lodging Motels