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Things to do on Route 66
1. Maldaner's Restaurant
Springfield, IL
Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.
2. Illinois State Museum
Springfield, IL
Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.
3. Illinois State Capitol
Springfield, IL
French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.
4. Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum
Springfield, IL
Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.
5. Old Route 66 Alignment
Atlanta, IL
Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.
6. Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
Glenarm, IL
One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.
7. Chatham Railroad Museum
Chatham, IL
Small museum showcasing local railroad history.
8. Brick Route 66 Alignment
Auburn, IL
Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.
9. Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways
Raymond, IL
Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.
10. Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Raymond, IL
Full-service hotel and event venue near Route 66.
11. Art's Motel
Farmersville, IL
Classic roadside motel along Route 66 offering simple accommodations.
12. Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
Litchfield, IL
Small museum showcasing Litchfield history and Route 66 heritage.
13. Ariston Cafe
Litchfield, IL
One of the oldest Route 66 restaurants, serving American and Mediterranean fare.
14. Belvidere Cafe
Litchfield, IL
Former roadside diner now closed, retaining vintage appeal.
15. Belvidere Motel
Litchfield, IL
Vacant mid-century motel structure next to Belvidere Cafe.
17. Ron's Red Bird Cafe
Girard, IL
Casual small-town diner serving breakfast and lunch.
18. Turkey Tracks on Route 66
Girard, IL
Quirky roadside feature where turkey tracks are embedded in the concrete.
19. Carlinville Plaza
Carlinville, IL
Shopping plaza near downtown Carlinville with local businesses.
20. Mother Road Antique Mall
Carlinville, IL
Antique mall on the Carlinville Square offering vendor-filled booths and Route 66 memorabilia.