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IT IS YOUR TIME TO Route 66 is the most famous road in the world! The road’s iconic status was amplified by the unprecedented volume of books, music, and film that artistically Beginning in Chicago, you will discover incredible museums and classic centered it at the helm of America’s highway culture. eateries. It does not stop there! Work your way down the Illinois Route 66 Red 7 TRAVEL THE MOST Carpet Corridor, visiting the amazing attractions in Joliet, Wilmington, Dwight, Created in 1926, Route 66 became the preferred road in traveling westward. It Pontiac, Lexington, and many other communities in the northern part of the state. may not be as old as Yellowstone or the Lincoln Highway, but it quickly gained notoriety as the shortest, year-round route between the Midwest and the West Illinois is the only Route 66 state that travels through the Abraham Lincoln Coast. A national transformation took place as Route 66 turned an isolated National Heritage Area, located in the central portion of the state. Spend famous western frontier into an economically vital region of the country. Now easily time visiting the various Abraham Lincoln attractions in Bloomington-Normal, accessible on four wheels, this road passed through the fabled landscape of the Lincoln (the only city named in person by Abraham Lincoln), and Springfield, 6 American Southwest. which hosts the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Lincoln’s Home, Lincoln’s Tomb, and is the state capital. road Beginning with Ford Model T’s plodding through rutted dirt, to the rise of the monolithic American Interstate Highway System, Route 66 witnessed a Starting south? The southern portion of Illinois Route 66 offers beautiful scenery transportation evolution. During its heyday, Route 66 mirrored the mood of and bountiful shopping. Grab your camera to spot some iconic Mother Road IN THE WORLD! the nation. During the Great Depression, it became the Road of Flight for farm memorabilia. Can you say Giant Pink Elephant? Then, keep working your families escaping the Dust Bowl. Post-World War II people flocked to California’s way up to the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center to take Small bands of light break the horizon; the air is crisp. You pack the last of your booming job market. Travelers took two-week vacations and ventured up in a variety of historical attractions like Soulsby’s Service Station, Cahokia travel bags into the car and slowly close the trunk. You are about to hit the road. and down The Mother Road to see the wonders of the western half of the Mounds, and the Million Dollar Courthouse in Carlinville. Plan to dine in Our beloved National Highway System and our love for road trips to somewhere country. In the ‘60s, the “Hippie” counterculture lured thousands of the nation’s some famous eateries while you are exploring all the southern Route 66 sites. new would not exist without Route 66. Today, we celebrate the past by living disenfranchised youth west on Route 66 as they hitchhiked and packed into 5 adventurously in the present—enjoying miles of open road. The Illinois Route microbuses. For many, now Route 66 represents one of dreams and newfound 66 Scenic Byway represents the best of our diverse American culture. Turn inspiration, and embodies freedom. after turn, you are experiencing the longevity of history in the same way as generations before—on the open road. When you drive The Mother Road, you Many tangible relics of the old road have been preserved for the visitor will soon know that vacations are made in the hours between pit stops and experience. On September 22, 2005, Illinois Historic Route 66 was designated final destinations. The ride to your destination can be just as memorable as the a National Scenic Byway. Since its establishment, organizations, like the journey it takes to get there, and for many, Illinois Route 66 is the destination. Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway have dedicated time to developing historic Route 66 becomes alive as you hop in the car to visit the iconic places located route markers, visitor guides, museums, and interpretive exhibits to highlight all along this extraordinary Byway. With famous roadside attractions, museums, attractions. Experience a renaissance of true, pedal-to-the-metal travel as restaurants, and other cool places, you will find it hard to decide on your favorite people look to bring the vibrant history of Route 66 into present day. moment. Will it be driving down the open road or meeting all those new faces along the way? 4 Search ‘Explore Illinois Route 66’ in the App Store or on Google Play. Planning the perfect trip along historic Illinois Route 66 just got easier! The new Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway website features an interactive map and the new mobile app outlines all of the stops you must see along the way! Explore hotels, 2 popular restaurants, events, historic stops, and more. 1 3 1 Ambler/Becker Texaco Station, Dwight 2 Sonrise Donuts, Springfield 3 Rt. 66 Shield Mural, Pontiac 4 Bunyon’s Statue, Atlanta 5 Ariston Cafe, Litchfield 6 Historic Brick Road, Auburn 7 McLean County Museum, Bloomington illinoisroute66.org Eat & Drink From north to south, you will find so many eclectic choices to get your grub on and learn a bit more about the eateries and watering holes located on the road. 90 Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant & Bakery, Chicago 1 Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket, Willowbrook 2 Polk-A-Dot Drive-In, Braidwood Let’s Hit The 3 DESTIHL, Bloomington-Normal 90 Fat Jack’s Bar, Bloomington 39 Maldaner’s, Springfield CHICAGO Fulgenzi’s/Mahan’s Filling Station, Springfield Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery, Springfield Cozy Dog, Springfield Mother CHICKEN 88 BASKET Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum, Springfield Sangamo Brewing and Breweriana Museum, Springfield 88 1 Doc’s Soda Fountain, Girard BERWYN Ariston Cafe, Litchfield Road! Jubelt’s Bakery & Restaurant, Litchfield Weezy’s Bar & Grill, Hamel JOLIET 2 Explore The open road is an adventure in itself, but you will want to explore 80 the countless destinations along the way. Joliet Historical Museum, Joliet 4 Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, Pontiac 39 7 McLean County Museum, Bloomington DWIGHT The Mill on 66 Museum, Lincoln 4 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield Ace Sign Museum, Springfield 5 Litchfield Museum, Litchfield Illinois Coal Museum, Gillespie 74 Shop 57 Bring some goodies home with you, courtesy of the unique PONTIAC boutiques all along The Mother Road.
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