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Things to do on Route 66
1. Historic Route 66 End Sign
Chicago, IL
The western terminus marker for Route 66 in downtown Chicago.
2. Route 66 California Gateway
Needles, CA
Welcome marker at western edge of Route 66 entering California.
4. Luna Lodge
Albuquerque, NM
Historic motel with distinct neon, now closed and decaying.
5. Polk-A-Dot Drive In
Braidwood, IL
Classic 1950s-style drive-in with kitschy Route 66 statues.
6. Luna Cafe
Granite City, IL
Historic bar and grill known for its neon sign and Route 66 past.
7. Conoco Tower Station
Shamrock, TX
Restored Art Deco gas station and Route 66 visitor center.
8. Totem Pole Trading Post
Rolla, MO
Historic Route 66 souvenir and gas stop still operating.
9. Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Willowbrook, IL
Fried chicken institution and Route 66 staple since 1946.
10. Two Cell Jail
Gardner, IL
Tiny historic jail from the early 1900s — quirky and popular roadside photo stop.
11. Missouri History Museum
St. Louis, MO
Museum showcasing Missouri’s diverse history, including Route 66 and STL heritage exhibits.
12. Gardenway Motel Sign
Villa Ridge, MO
Historic Route 66 motel sign in Villa Ridge.
13. The Mar Theatre
Wilmington, IL
Vintage cinema with small-town charm still in operation.
14. Abraham Lincoln Watermelon Monument
Lincoln, IL
Monument marking Lincoln’s famous watermelon christening.
15. Dead's Man Curve
Towanda, IL
Notorious historic curve once considered dangerous on Route 66.
16. Eagle Hotel building
Wilmington, IL
Historic hotel structure with 19th-century roots.
17. Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Joliet, IL
Preserves and showcases Illinois' rock music history.
18. Old Joliet Prison
Joliet, IL
Former penitentiary turned attraction.
19. Joliet Area Historical Museum
Joliet, IL
City history museum with interactive Route 66 exhibits.
20. Steak & Egger
McCook, IL
24-hour classic diner with hearty meals and Route 66 vibes.