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Route 66 stops in Springfield, IL

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Route 66 Sign Museum at Ace Sign Co.

1. Route 66 Sign Museum at Ace Sign Co.

2540 S 1st St, Springfield, IL

Collection of historic and restored signs celebrating Springfield, Route 66, and roadside businesses.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Motorheads Bar & Grill

2. Motorheads Bar & Grill

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

A one-of-a-kind Route 66 stop for great food, classic cars, and live entertainment.

Restaurants & Food Bar & Grills Casual Dining Diners
Route 66 Motorheads Museum

3. Route 66 Motorheads Museum

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

Museum attraction within the Motorheads complex, featuring motoring and roadside memorabilia.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Illinois Route 66 Experience

4. Illinois Route 66 Experience

801 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Outdoor, self-guided exhibit at the Illinois State Fairgrounds exploring communities and attractions along Illinois Route 66.

Experiences Route 66 Experience Centers
Dana-Thomas House

5. Dana-Thomas House

300 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home with original furnishings.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Bill Shea's Gas Station

6. Bill Shea's Gas Station

2075 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL

Historic Route 66 gas station associated with Bill Shea and roadside memorabilia displays.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Museum exploring Abraham Lincoln's life, presidency, and legacy.

Museums Specialty / Niche Museums
Mahan's Filling Station

8. Mahan's Filling Station

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Tiny early filling station moved from Middletown and preserved in Springfield as a Route 66 roadside photo stop.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Gas Stations
Abraham Lincoln Tomb

9. Abraham Lincoln Tomb

1500 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL

Abraham Lincoln's tomb and memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Union Station

10. Union Station

500 E Madison St, Springfield, IL

Historic former railroad station in downtown Springfield.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Stations / Depots
Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)

11. Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)

413 S 8th St, Springfield, IL

Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Districts
Hoogland Center for the Arts

12. Hoogland Center for the Arts

420 South Sixth St, Springfield, IL
Arts, Music & Entertainment Cinemas Live Music Venues Theaters
Statehouse Inn

13. Statehouse Inn

101 E Adams St, Springfield, IL

Boutique hotel near the Capitol offering historic vibes and modern comforts.

Lodging Hotels
The Railyard

14. The Railyard

2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL

Outdoor food court with local eats on Route 66.

Restaurants & Food Family-Friendly
Cozy Dog Drive In

15. Cozy Dog Drive In

2935 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Birthplace of the Cozy Dog corn dog, a Route 66 icon.

Restaurants & Food Diners Drive-In / Drive-Up Historic Eateries Hot Dogs
Robert's Automotive

16. Robert's Automotive

4440 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL

Springfield auto repair and service center.

Gas, Auto & Travel Services Auto Repair
The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill

17. The Stadium Smokehouse Bar and Grill

2300 N. Peoria Road, Springfield, IL

A family-friendly Route 66 smokehouse serving hearty American favorites

Restaurants & Food Casual Dining
Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

18. Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Longtime local pizza spot along the Route.

Restaurants & Food Pizza
Illinois State Capitol

19. Illinois State Capitol

401 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

Landmarks & Historic Sites Historic Buildings/Structures
Illinois State Museum

20. Illinois State Museum

502 S Spring St, Springfield, IL

Museum exploring Illinois' natural history, people, art, and cultural heritage.

Museums Regional Museums
Bales Pioneer Motel

21. Bales Pioneer Motel

4321 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL

Route 66-era lodging option.

Lodging Motels
Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

22. Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

109 N 7th St, Springfield, IL

Main info hub for visitors near historic downtown attractions.

Community & Visitor Services Visitor Centers
Maldaner's Restaurant

23. Maldaner's Restaurant

222 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Restaurants & Food Fine Dining