A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
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READ ON!Are you dreaming of adventure on the open road? Getting out to explore new places while creating new memories, but cold temperatures are making it difficult to leave home?
Winter doesn’t have to stop you from planning your next road trip.
Explore “The Mother Road” virtually with the Rolling Route 66 Car Show produced by Two Lane America. Kick your feet up and follow along with each video as they take you through different road stops and locations along the way, helping you create the perfect road trip to come.
Featuring "The First Hundred Miles,” this is where your adventure begins. As you tune in, you’ll hear about several stops in our area that are worth visiting when the time comes:
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
The Launching Pad Restaurant
Ambler’s Texaco Station
O’Dell’s Standard Oil Station
Pontiac-Oakland Museum
These are just a few of the gems we have in the first hundred miles. Visit our website to add more roadside attractions and stops to your list, so you can discover much more! Sit back, relax, grab a notebook and begin planning your unforgettable trip, down Route 66!
For more information, visit www.rollingroute66show.com/illinois.