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Things to do on Route 66

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O'Brien Tire & Auto Care

1. O'Brien Tire & Auto Care

Granite City, IL

Long-running local business and Route 66 photo op.

Gas & Services Auto Repair
Mr Twist Ice Cream

2. Mr Twist Ice Cream

Granite City, IL

Retro ice cream stand popular with locals and travelers alike.

Food & Drink Ice Cream
Route 66 Sign - IL

3. Route 66 Sign - IL

Granite City, IL

Official Route 66 roadside sign for photos and navigation.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
It's Electric - Neon Sign Park

Outdoor neon sign park celebrating mid-century Americana and Route 66 signage.

Signs & Neon Classic Neon
McKinley Bridge

5. McKinley Bridge

Venice, IL

Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen

6. Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen

Webster Groves, MO

Southern-style roadhouse offering BBQ, blues, and regional comfort food.

Food & Drink BBQ
Carl's Drive In

7. Carl's Drive In

Brentwood, MO

Tiny vintage drive-in known for flat-top burgers, root beer, and a retro vibe.

Food & Drink Drive-In / Drive-Up
Meramec River U.S. 66 Bridge

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
Rte 66 Visitor Center

Local visitor center providing Route 66 information, history, and rest stops.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Route 66 State Park

Park with trails, picnic areas, and Route 66 memorabilia at the visitor center.

Parks & Outdoors State Parks
Lions Lake

11. Lions Lake

Dwight, IL

Scenic lake and recreational area near Route 66, good for picnics and photos.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Mobile Gas Station

Vintage gas station structure, now a preserved Route 66 stop.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Odell Pedestrian Tunnel

Historic pedestrian tunnel beneath Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Structures
Bridge Ruins

14. Bridge Ruins

Pontiac, IL

Remains of an original Route 66 bridge over the Vermilion River.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Bridges
M&R Tire & Auto

15. M&R Tire & Auto

Braidwood, IL

Small-town garage with vintage vibes and service station throwback feel.

Gas & Services Auto Repair
Union Roofing

16. Union Roofing

Chenoa, IL

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

Landmarks & Icons Route 66 Historic Properties
Chenoa Pharmacy

17. Chenoa Pharmacy

Chenoa, IL

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

Local Services Pharmacies
Chenoa Resting Area

Roadside stop with benches and interpretive signs for travelers.

Parks & Outdoors Picnic Areas
Route 66 Memory Lane

19. Route 66 Memory Lane

Lexington, IL

Walking trail with Route 66 memorabilia and signs.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Uncle Vait's Pizza

20. Uncle Vait's Pizza

Lexington, IL

Family-owned pizzeria serving locals and Route 66 travelers.

Food & Drink Pizza