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Things to do on Route 66

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The Mill Museum on Route 66

Former restaurant turned Route 66 museum.

Museums Route 66 Museums
Railsplitter Covered Wagon

One of the world’s largest covered wagons.

Roadside Attractions Photo Ops Roadside Sculptures
Pioneer's Rest Motel

3. Pioneer's Rest Motel

Broadwell, IL

Historic abandoned motel site.

Lodging Motels
Elkhart Murals

4. Elkhart Murals

Elkhart, IL

Outdoor murals with local and Route 66 themes.

Murals & Public Art Murals
Wild Hare Cafe & Horsefeathers

Eclectic café and boutique on Route 66.

Food & Drink Cafes
The Blue Moon

6. The Blue Moon

Elkhart, IL

Local dining spot in a small Route 66 town.

Food & Drink Casual Dining
Elkhart Cemetery

7. Elkhart Cemetery

Elkhart, IL

Historic cemetery near the Route 66 corridor.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Village of Elkhart

8. Village of Elkhart

Elkhart, IL

Historic civic building in Elkhart.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Rte66 Direction Sign

9. Rte66 Direction Sign

Williamsville, IL

Iconic directional sign pointing travelers westward.

Signs & Neon Iconic Signs
Old Shell Station - IL

10. Old Shell Station - IL

Williamsville, IL

Classic restored gas station from Route 66 days.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Bales Pioneer Motel

11. Bales Pioneer Motel

Springfield, IL

Route 66-era lodging option.

Lodging Motels
Phillips Service Station

Historic Phillips 66 station.

Roadside Attractions Historic Gas Stations
Abraham Lincoln Tomb

13. Abraham Lincoln Tomb

Springfield, IL

Resting place of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by a beautiful park.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Union Station

14. Union Station

Springfield, IL

Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Springfield Visitors Center

Main info hub for visitors near historic downtown attractions.

Community & Visitor Centers Visitor Centers
Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)

Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts
Maldaner's Restaurant

17. Maldaner's Restaurant

Springfield, IL

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Food & Drink Fine Dining
Illinois State Museum

18. Illinois State Museum

Springfield, IL

Museum of Illinois heritage, natural history, and culture.

Museums Local History
Illinois State Capitol

19. Illinois State Capitol

Springfield, IL

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Buildings
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.

Food & Drink Family-Friendly