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THE PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM
Chicago
Museums
This museum presents nature in a very interactive way. Within its walls, ...Read more
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MUSEUM OF THE GILDING ARTS
Pontiac
Crafts to discover
Established by the International Society of Gilders, this museum presents ...Read more
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CHICAGO DETOURS
Chicago
Guided bus and train tours
Here's a friendly, alternative guided tour that explores Chicago's art, ...Read more
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ST. REGIS CHICAGO
Chicago
Towers to visit
Located on the south side of the Chicago River, the St. Regis Chicago ...Read more
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THE PALMER HOUSE
Chicago
Places associated with famous people to visit
Built by Potter Palmer for his wife, "The Palmer" was destroyed only 13 ...Read more
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CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
Chicago
Art gallery exhibition space foundation and cultural center
The Cultural Center holds a special place in the hearts of the residents. ...Read more
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The Mill Museum on 66
Lincoln
Local history and culture
This replica of a Dutch windmill was first a restaurant opened in 1929, The ...Read more
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THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Chicago
Operas and theaters to visit
The Auditorium Theatre was designed by architects Louis Sullivan and ...Read more
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CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN
Chicago
Fountains to see
The Centennial Fountain is located along the Chicago River. It can be ...Read more
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ROOKERY BUILDING
Chicago
Mansion to visit
Built by architects Daniel Burnham and John Root from 1885 to 1888, it ...Read more
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PALMOLIVE BUILDING
Chicago
Mansion to visit
Art Deco style building, built between 1927 and 1929 by Holabird and Root, ...Read more
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CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM
Chicago
Monuments to visit
Clarke House, built in 1836, is now the oldest house in Chicago, after ...Read more
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SOULSBY SERVICE STATION
Mount Olive
Local history and culture
Henry Soulsby built this station in 1926 at the advent of Route 66 and ...Read more
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RICH & CREAMY
Joliet
Local history and culture • €
The Blues Brothers Jake and Elwood are waiting for you at the entrance to ...Read more
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LITCHFIELD MUSEUM & ROUTE 66 WELCOME CENTER
Litchfield
Tourist office
David Jackson, editor of the Litchfield News Herald, wanted Litchfield to ...Read more
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THE SULLIVAN CENTER
Chicago
Mansion to visit
This building was constructed by Louis Sullivan in 1899, during the era of ...Read more
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CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER – VISITOR CENTER
Chicago
Tourist office
This visitor center managed by Choose Chicago is the ideal place to get ...Read more
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UNTOUCHABLE TOURS - GANGSTER TOUR
Chicago
Themed tours and activities
Explore the Chicago of the 1920s and 1930s during Prohibition when Al ...Read more
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SEASON OVEN
Chicago
Works of art to see
This 21-meter-long "Four Seasons" mosaic, placed in front of the curved ...Read more
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ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - IIT
Chicago
Schools colleges and universities to visit
Go back to school for a while, and discover this great campus. Built ...Read more
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BROOKS CATSUP BOTTLE WATER TOWER
Collinsville
Monuments to visit
The world's largest ketchup bottle stands proudly on SR-159, just south of ...Read more
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LAUTERBACH GIANT
Springfield
Columns and statues to see
Lauterbach Giant is the last of the three Illinois Muffler Men on Route 66 ...Read more
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URBAN KAYAKS
Chicago
Water tours and activities
This is an original, sporty and fun way to discover the city. Through a ...Read more
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HISTORIC ROUTE 66 BEGIN SIGN
Chicago
Street square and neighborhood to visit
The sign announces the starting point of the legendary Route 66, which ...Read more
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FUNK'S GROVE PURE MAPLE SIRUP
Funks Grove
Agriculture and viticulture
The making of pure maple syrup is an attraction for the small town of ...Read more
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JOLIET AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM & WELCOME CENTER
Joliet
Museums
A visit to the Joliet Historical Museum is a journey through time and ...Read more
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THE BOB WALDMIRE MEMORIAL
Pontiac
Monuments to visit
This long mural depicts the entire length (66 feet, or around 20 metres) of ...Read more
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CHICAGO PORTAGE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Lyons
Local history and culture
The Chicago Portage National Historic Site marks the western end of the ...Read more
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HOFMANN TOWER
Lyons
Towers to visit
The Hofmann Tower is one of the most impressive historic sites in suburban ...Read more
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POSTVILLE COURTHOUSE
Lincoln
Museums
The Postville Courthouse is a reproduction. Built in 1840, the original ...Read more
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RUBY STREET BRIDGE
Joliet
Works of art to see
This bridge which connects the two banks of the Des Plaines River was built ...Read more
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CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
Chicago
Public buildings to visit
Founded in 1848, the Chicago Stock Exchange is one of the oldest stock ...Read more
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PRAIRIE AVIATION MUSEUM
Bloomington
Specialized museum
The Bloomington Aviation Museum is run by volunteers. The collection on ...Read more
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FISHER BUILDING
Chicago
Towers to visit
Commissioned by Lucas Fisher, who made his fortune in the paper industry, ...Read more
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ROUTE 66 TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATRE
Springfield
Local history and culture
A typical 1950's outdoor cinema where you watch the movie from your car or ...Read more
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AMBLER's TEXACO GAS STATION
Dwight
Local history and culture
This former gas station built in 1933 was owned by different families until ...Read more
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LIVINGSTON COUNTY WAR MUSEUM
Pontiac
Specialized museum
Next to the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame Museum, this military museum ...Read more
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PONTIAC-OAKLAND AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Pontiac
Specialized museum
Inaugurated in July 2011, this museum is a true paradise for lovers of the ...Read more
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WILDEY THEATRE
Edwardsville
Operas and theaters to visit
Opened in 1909 as the city's opera house, the Wildey closed in 1984 after a ...Read more
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paul BUNYAN'S STATUE
Atlanta
Columns and statues to see
This giant is the second one that we meet on the Route 66 from Chicago. It ...Read more
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ATLANTA MUSEUM
Atlanta
Specialized museum
This small museum, formerly located in the basement of the Public Library, ...Read more
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DAVID DAVIS MANSION
Bloomington
Mansion to visit
Completed in 1872 for Judge David Davis and his wife, this magnificent ...Read more
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CHICAGO IN FRENCH
Chicago
Guided tours
This French agency, which offers tours in several major cities in the ...Read more
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NEW GLARUS TOURIST INFORMATION
New Glarus
Tourist office
The tourist office of New Glarus is located in the old train station, near ...Read more
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DESTINATION MADISON
Madison
Tourist office
Destination Madision is managed by the Greater Madison Convention and ...Read more
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DEVIL'S LAKE STATE PARK
Baraboo
Natural site to discover
It is the most visited park in Wisconsin, and you can see why when you ...Read more
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SANCTUARY RIDGES
Bailey'S Harbor
Parks and gardens
A nature reserve of wild flowers in a geologically very interesting ...Read more
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PENINSULA STATE PARK
Fish Creek
Parks and gardens
Located on the west shore of the Door County Peninsula, Peninsula State ...Read more