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Things to do on Route 66

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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

7. 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

9. Ariston Cafe

Litchfield, IL

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

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Belvidere Cafe

10. Belvidere Cafe

Litchfield, IL

Former roadside diner now closed, retaining vintage appeal.

Food & Drink Diners
Belvidere Motel

11. Belvidere Motel

Litchfield, IL

Vacant mid-century motel structure next to Belvidere Cafe.

Lodging Motels
Shaw's Bar 1926

12. Shaw's Bar 1926

Litchfield, IL

Former Prohibition-era bar, currently closed.

Nightlife Bars
Ron's Red Bird Cafe

Casual small-town diner serving breakfast and lunch.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Turkey Tracks on Route 66

Quirky roadside feature where turkey tracks are embedded in the concrete.

Roadside Attractions Photo Ops Quirky Classics
Carlinville Plaza

15. Carlinville Plaza

Carlinville, IL

Shopping plaza near downtown Carlinville with local businesses.

Shops & Markets Boutiques
Mother Road Antique Mall

Antique mall on the Carlinville Square offering vendor-filled booths and Route 66 memorabilia.

Shops & Markets Antique/Vintage
Macoupin County Courthouse

Historic courthouse known for its massive size and architecture.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor

Small chili parlor famous for its unique recipe and local roots.

Food & Drink Mexican
Carlin Villa Motel

19. Carlin Villa Motel

Carlinville, IL

Modern roadside motel near historic Route 66.

Lodging Motels
Old Bridge - IL

20. Old Bridge - IL

Dorchester, IL

Remnant of early Route 66 bridge and photo spot.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges