Illinois Route 66

Pontiac Region Attractions Metro East Region Attractions Lincoln Region Attractions Springfield Region Attractions Joliet Region Attractions Chicagoland Attractions Chicago Attractions

Other

These attraction fall under the category of “Other,” but that does not make them any less interesting – or less worthy of a visitor’s attention. Devotees and students of religion will enjoy a visit to Darien’s Nation Shrine of St. Therese and Castle Eden. Sitting on 50 acres of land, it is home to a beautiful statue of Therese that was damaged in a 1976 fire at St. Clara’s Church in Chicago. It has since been restored and her Therese’s lovely gaze comforts pilgrims in her restful Darien home. Another location that prompts deep contemplation is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, operated by the Veterans Administration, in Ellwood. In 2005, then Senator Barrack Obama gave a speech on the grounds and spoke eloquently of the sacrifices made by those servicemen and women lying beneath the facility’s verdant grounds. Please take a moment and explore our “Other” options. There can be no doubt you’ll find more than a few other reasons to visit Illinois Route 66 soon!

Pontiac Region Attractions

Metro East Region Attractions

Lincoln Region Attractions

Springfield Region Attractions

Joliet Region Attractions

Chicagoland Attractions

Chicago Attractions

Lewis & Clark State Historic Site Visitors Center
This state-of-the-art interpretive center is located at the winter camp area of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
The largest Pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico and a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Springers Creek Winery
Serving locally-produced wine, this charming winery is housed in an historic 1910 storefront grocery and an adjacent historic house.

Washington Park Botanical Gardens and Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
A domed conservatory with tropical foliage and more, and one of the largest carillons in the world.

Illinois State Museum
Houses interactive exhibits that tell the story of the land, life, people, and art of Illinois.

Illinois State Capitol
Murals, plaques, paintings and statues depict significant people and events in Illinois history.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This impressive 200,000 square foot complex includes an Archive, Library, and Museum honoring the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

War Memorials: WWII, Korean and Vietnam
Open for viewing year-round to honor the brave veterans of Illinois.

Dargon Park Sculptures
Large metal sculptures depict the changes that humans experience while growing.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Established in 1999 on 982 acres of the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, the cemetery has many monuments and garden niches.

Stateville Correctional Center
This prison, with a history of infamous prisoners, is still in operation.

National Shrine of St. Therese and Castle Eden
Castle Eden, built in 1903, is a 1/10 scale model of the White House.

Lincoln College Museum
A repository of a large collection of manuscripts, artifacts, and other memorabilia relating to the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Smiley Water Tower
Atlanta's bright yellow water tower with a smiley face painted on it is an inviting welcome to Route 66 travelers.

Funk Gem and Mineral Museum
The museum interprets the Funk Brothers Seed Company, and houses fossils, Native American artifacts and other items collected by Lafayette Funk II during his travels around the world.

Grant Park/Millennium Park
This park stands at the beginning of The Mother Road.

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