Things to do on Route 66

Nature center with educational programs and trails.

Route 66 icon and historic roadside location.

Route 66 diner serving comfort food.

Historic Route 66 location in McLean.

Local museum celebrating McLean’s history and culture.

Historic Route 66 location in Atlanta, IL.

Historic Route 66 fiberglass giant.

Displays and artifacts of Route 66 past.

Local sweets and snacks shop on Route 66.

Tribute mural honoring local service members who gave their lives.

Collection of outdoor murals depicting local and national history.

Historic cabins from Route 66’s heyday, now decaying.

Solemn roadside memorial honoring the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Steel truss bridge with deep Route 66 heritage.

Former resort cabins by the river, now closed but nostalgic.

BBQ joint known for smoky meats and friendly roadside service.

Roadside attraction with candy, museum displays, quirky gifts, and selfie spots.

Once a functioning roadside weld shop, now a rustic Route 66 relic.

Official visitor center offering maps and Route 66 resources.

Painted boulder shaped like a frog, local icon and quirky photo stop.