Get Your Fill on Route 66
Do you have a favorite food destination you always stop at when on a road trip? Do you get a burger and shake, or maybe some other succulent treat? The roadside diners you love originally sprouted up on Historic Route …
Roadtripping Route 66 in Illinois
Thinking about taking a trip along Route 66 in Illinois? We sent four Mile Markers, Nathan Michael, Grant Legan, John Stoffer and Dan Kelleghan, on an epic road trip along the Mother Road over the course of three days. Discover …
Explore the Amish Countryside
If you’re seeking a unique cultural experience in Illinois, Rockome Gardens, located in Arcola in the state’s Amish countryside, is a great destination to explore! Rockome offers an Amish country tour, guiding visitors through a variety of destinations in the …
Grab a taste of Route 66 at the Palms Grill Café
Do you have fond memories of stopping at roadside diners with your family on trips? Delicious burgers? Creamy chocolate shakes? French fries that melt in your mouth? What many people don’t know is that roadside diners originally sprouted up on …
Museums, murals, and Muffler Men: Day 3
Since we had plenty of time to cruise Route 66 on our way home, we backtracked to Gardner to get our trading card we missed the day before. At this point, we cheated and took the interstate back to Pontiac to make better …