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"A Geographical Journey" Parkway Beginning

Towanda, IL

The Parkway is a 1.6 mile stretch of Route 66 (an abandoned lane of the 1954 four-lane alignment) with educational kiosks that interpret each state along the road. The walking tour has fliers pri...

"A Geographical Journey" Parkway End

Towanda, IL

A 1.6 mile stretch of Route 66 (an abandoned lane of the 1954 four-lane alignment) with educational kiosks that interpret each state along the road. The walking tour has fliers printed in several...

121 Tavern Mural

515 Broadway Street

Lincoln, IL

The 121 Tavern sign depicts the Griesedieck Brothers vintage logo which advertised a light lager beer brewed between 1850 and 1977 in St. Louis. Artist, Brian O'Prey of Dublin, Ireland.

13 Star Flag Barn Painting

South of Nilwood on Illinois Route 4

Nilwood, IL

This 13-star "Betsy Ross" flag has been a photo favorite on Route 66 for years. This faded barn painting can be found in books, on websites, and photo albums around the world. This is a prime e...

217 Roadhouse Bar-n-Grill

800 Southwest Arch Street

Atlanta, IL

Located in a former Standard Oil gas station on Route 66, the 217 Roadhouse Bar-n-Grill now serves up delicious brew and bar food, featuring both lunch and drink specials.

360°Chicago

875 N Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor

Chicago, IL

Located along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile®, 360 Chicago soars 1000 feet above Lake Michigan and the city’s skyline to offer visitors breathtaking views from one of the tallest buil...

5th Annual Route 66 Miles of Possibility Conference

100 N University St.

Normal, IL

Mark your calendars! The fifth annual Route 66 Miles of Possibility conference will be held in Normal, Illinois, from October 17-20, 2019. The theme is the circus, as Bloomington-Normal was home ...

A Road Well Traveled Wayside Exhibit

Berwyn, IL

From Indian trails, wooden planks, brick roads, and pavement follow the history to created the most famous road in the world. The Ogden Avenue Corridor. This corridor was a gateway into the count...

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