01 · Wilmington, Illinois
Gemini Giant
A restored 30-foot roadside icon and an essential Illinois Route 66 photo stop.
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Icons worth the detour.
Giant statues, limestone landmarks, living museums and neon after dark—the places that make the Illinois drive unmistakable.
02 · Joliet, Illinois
Old Joliet Prison
Limestone walls, cinematic history and guided tours at the gateway to the First Hundred Miles.
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03 · Pontiac, Illinois
Route 66 Museum
Mother Road stories, memorabilia, murals and a classic downtown photo stop.
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04 · Springfield, Illinois
Legends Neon Park
Recreated signs from beloved roadside businesses glowing again at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
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05 · Atlanta, Illinois
Bunyon Giant
A towering fiberglass icon holding a hot dog above historic downtown Atlanta.
Open on map ↗06 · Litchfield, Illinois
Ariston Café
A landmark restaurant serving Route 66 travelers since the road's earliest years.
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