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Things to do in Illinois
1. Wildey Theatre
Edwardsville, IL
Restored 1909 movie house hosting concerts and performances.
2. Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL
Ancient Native American site dating to around 700 A.D.
3. Oatman Home
Collinsville, IL
Historic home tied to early Collinsville history.
4. Apple Valley Motel Sign
Granite City, IL
Weathered neon sign from a long-closed motel.
5. Greenway Motel
Granite City, IL
Modest, budget-friendly motel catering to Route 66 travelers.
6. Route 66 Flea Market and Cafe
Granite City, IL
Indoor market with eclectic finds and attached cafe.
9. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Granite City, IL
Historic pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River on Route 66.
10. O'Brien Tire & Auto Care
Granite City, IL
Long-running local business and Route 66 photo op.
11. Mr Twist Ice Cream
Granite City, IL
Retro ice cream stand popular with locals and travelers alike.
12. Route 66 Sign - IL
Granite City, IL
Official Route 66 roadside sign for photos and navigation.
13. It's Electric - Neon Sign Park
Granite City, IL
Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.
14. McKinley Bridge
Venice, IL
Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.
15. Lions Lake
Dwight, IL
Scenic lake and recreational area near Route 66, good for picnics and photos.
16. Mobile Gas Station
Odell, IL
Vintage gas station structure, now a preserved Route 66 stop.
17. Odell Pedestrian Tunnel
Odell, IL
Historic pedestrian tunnel beneath Route 66.
18. Bridge Ruins
Pontiac, IL
Remains of an original Route 66 bridge over the Vermilion River.
19. M&R Tire & Auto
Braidwood, IL
Small-town garage with vintage vibes and service station throwback feel.
20. Union Roofing
Chenoa, IL
Classic old-style building with rooftop signage popular on Route 66.