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Things to do on Route 66

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Rich & Creamy

1. Rich & Creamy

Joliet, IL

Retro-style ice cream stand near Route 66 Park.

Food & Drink Ice Cream
Route 66 Park

2. Route 66 Park

Joliet, IL

Mini-park with benches, statues, and signs celebrating Route 66 history.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
First Dairy Queen

Historic site of one of the earliest Dairy Queens.

Food & Drink Ice Cream
Route 66 Food N Fuel

Gas station and food stop with Route 66 branding.

Gas & Services Gas Stations
Route 66 Old Alignment

Historic section of original Route 66 pavement.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Alignments
Route 66 Landmark

Historic Route 66 location in Elwood, Illinois.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Route 66 Raceway

7. Route 66 Raceway

Joliet, IL

Drag racing facility hosting major motorsports events.

Arts, Music & Entertainment Live Music Venues
Route 66 Sign - IL

Official Route 66 roadside sign for photos and navigation.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Riviera Memorial Place

Memorial site honoring the historic Riviera Roadhouse.

Landmarks & Icons Memorials
The Shop On Route 66

Local gift shop with Route 66 memorabilia, souvenirs, and charm.

Shops & Markets Gift/Souvenirs
Streetcar Diner

11. Streetcar Diner

Gardner, IL

Restored streetcar converted into a nostalgic diner on Route 66.

Food & Drink Diners
Dwight Banking Center

Architecturally significant building from the late 1800s still serving customers today.

Local Services Bank/ATMs
Chicago Alton Depot

Restored early 1900s train station in Dwight.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Dwight Sign

14. Dwight Sign

Dwight, IL

Welcome sign with Route 66 branding popular for selfies.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Old R66 Family Restaurant

Local diner serving family meals with Route 66 décor.

Food & Drink Diners
Atlanta Museum

16. Atlanta Museum

Atlanta, IL

Local museum showcasing town and Route 66 heritage.

Museums Local History
Route 66 Arcade Museum

Vintage arcade machines in a museum setting.

Museums Specialty/Niche
Route 66 Park & murals

Outdoor murals and mini park celebrating Route 66.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Logan County Tourism Bureau

Visitor bureau in historic Lincoln, IL, Route 66 town.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Lincoln City Hall

20. Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln, IL

Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings