📍 Chicago
Route 66 Begin Sign
Snap a picture at the iconic "Begin Route 66" sign near Adams St. & Michigan Ave.
Lou Mitchell’s Restaurant
A legendary diner serving travelers since 1923. Famous for its fluffy pancakes and fresh doughnut holes.
Berwyn’s Route 66 Car Spindle (Replica)
While the original car-stacked spindle is gone, Berwyn still celebrates its quirky past.
📍 Joliet
Route 66 Welcome Center at the Joliet Museum
Dive into the history of the Mother Road in Illinois.
Rialto Square Theatre
One of the most beautiful historic theaters in the U.S.
📍 Wilmington
Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad Drive-In
One of the coolest Muffler Men statues on Route 66.
📍 Dwight
Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station
A beautifully restored vintage gas station.
📍 Odell
Odell Standard Oil Gas Station
A historic 1930s station turned into a visitor stop.
📍 Pontiac
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Tons of memorabilia, plus Bob Waldmire’s famous VW bus and road map art.
Pontiac Murals
The town is packed with vibrant Route 66 murals, perfect for photos.
📍 Atlanta
Bunyon’s Giant Hot Dog Muffler Man
A must-see for classic Route 66 kitsch.
📍 Lincoln
The Railsplitter Covered Wagon
The world's largest covered wagon, complete with a giant Abraham Lincoln statue.
📍 Springfield
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
If you're a history buff, this is a must.
Cozy Dog Drive-In
The birthplace of the corn dog on a stick!
Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill
A great place for food, Route 66 memorabilia, and a cool outdoor car display.
📍 Litchfield
Ariston Café
One of the oldest continually operating Route 66 restaurants, since 1924.
📍 Cahokia Mounds (Slight detour)
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
A fascinating pre-Columbian Native American city worth visiting.
📍 Chain of Rocks Bridge (St. Louis Border)
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
A famous Route 66 Mississippi River crossing with a unique 30-degree bend.
Final Stop: The Missouri Border
Take one last snapshot before heading into Missouri for more Route 66 adventures!