Illinois Holidays
Things to see and do
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Cozy Dog Drive In, Route 66- Illinois
The Cozy Dog Drive-In restaurant in Springfield is a shrine to Route 66 and itself! Packed with mementoes, clippings, old signs and kitsch Mother Road souvenirs for sale it is a definite must-stop.
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The Mother Road Festival, Route 66 - Illinois
Each September, the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival brings the streets of Springfield alive with the rumble of engines from hot cars, cool trucks, vintage motorcycles, street rods, customs and everything in between.
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Chicago Festivals
From May to September, the lakefront, Grant Park and various neighborhoods come alive with festivals nearly every weekend.
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"The Ledge" at the Willis Tower, Route 66 - Illinois
The Skydeck’s new ‘Ledge’ attraction is now open atop the Willis Tower! (formerly Sears Tower). Only for the brave!
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See Chicago With A Cop
Yes – you read that correctly! Since 1999, Off-duty (active and retired) Chicago Police officers have been giving visitors the inside track on Chicago.
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Al Capone and The Burnham Hotel
Sure, you’re heard of Al Capone. In the late 1920s and 1930s he ran organised crime rings in Chicago, moving about the city as quickly and mysteriously as a crate of bootlegged gin.
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Destination - Illinois and the history of Route 66....
Route 66 defined a remarkable era in the growth of the USA. As it threaded its way across eight states, it left its indelible mark on the nation's physical, historical and cultural landscape...
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The Launching Pad Drive-In, Route 66 - Illinois
Situated in the small town of Wilmington, The Launching Pad Drive-In has been feeding Route 66 travellers since it first opened its doors in 1960....
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Route 66 - Illinois
Dedicated to the life and legacy of the16th President of the United States, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum brings together the world’s largest collection of documentary material related to the life of Abraham Lincoln.
View Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Route 66 - Illinois
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Drive In Theatre, Route 66 - Illinois
Route 66 Drive In Theatre – What’s more iconic of America’s 1950s heyday than going to a drive in movie?
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