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Miller Park Zoo

Miller Park Zoo

Bloomington, Illinois

Public park with a lake, zoo, pavilion & bandstand, war memorials, mini-golf & railroad items.

The Mill Museum on Route 66

The Mill Museum on Route 66

Lincoln, Illinois

History museum featuring artifacts and photos of the local area and Route 66.

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria, Illinois

Multifaceted art & science museum with a sculpture garden, giant-screen theater & planetarium.

The Peoria PlayHouse

The Peoria PlayHouse

Peoria, Illinois

Colorful kids' museum featuring interactive exhibits & play areas relating to art, science & music.

Spurlock Museum

Spurlock Museum

Urbana, Illinois

Museum with artifacts from ancient cultures & geographic areas, including ancient Egypt & East Asia.

Illinois Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairground

Illinois Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairground

Springfield, Illinois

Visitors say this exhibit offers a well-done and informative display of Route 66 history, featuring numerous old signs, photos, and details about towns along the route. They also …

Coliseum

Coliseum

Springfield, Illinois

Tourist attraction featuring draft horses and shows.

Air Combat Museum

Air Combat Museum

Springfield, Illinois

Restored aircraft museum, featuring WWII-era planes, free tours and a cockpit to sit in.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

Springfield, Illinois

Museum featuring oral histories & exhibitions on the local African-American experience.

Edwards Place Historic Home

Edwards Place Historic Home

Springfield, Illinois

Historic home dating to 1850s featuring period furnishings & fixtures, plus tours & special events.

Illinois State Military Museum

Illinois State Military Museum

Springfield, Illinois

Free-admission military history museum with a variety of artifacts, including taxidermy.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln museum with historical exhibits, full-size replicas of life scenes & original artifacts.

Union Square Park

Union Square Park

Springfield, Illinois

This small, urban park features grassy areas, benches & a gazebo, plus statues of Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln Depot

Lincoln Depot

Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

Petersburg, Illinois

Reconstruction of the village where Abraham Lincoln spent his young adulthood, with camping & more.

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois

Restored former capitol building featuring 19th-century period details & educational exhibits.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois

Popular national historic site offering tours of Lincoln's period-furnished, Greek-Revival home.

Illinois Governor's Mansion

Illinois Governor's Mansion

Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Statue

Lincoln Statue

Springfield, Illinois

Free-admission exhibit with historical displays, bronzes of Abraham Lincoln, and his tomb.

Illinois State Museum

Illinois State Museum

Springfield, Illinois

Educational venue dedicated to the culture, history, geology, anthropology & art of Illinois.

Washington Park

Washington Park

Springfield, Illinois

Green space featuring a playground, a bell tower, a botanical garden & 2 ponds with ducks & geese.

Beach Park

Beach Park

Springfield, Illinois

Recreational area offering fishing and a boat ramp, plus sunset views.

Southern View Community Park

Southern View Community Park

Southern View, Illinois

Park and green space featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, and a pond.

Amazing Xscapes

Amazing Xscapes

Springfield, Illinois

Family-friendly escape room center featuring Egypt-themed and haunted hotel-based adventures.

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center

Springfield, Illinois

100-acre woodland & prairie garden honoring Abraham Lincoln, with trails, bridges & a pond.

Knight's Action Park

Knight's Action Park

Springfield, Illinois

Multiamusement venue with rides & attractions, water-park features & 2 drive-in movie screens.

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Homer Lake Forest Preserve

Homer, Illinois

Clayville Town Historic Site

Clayville Town Historic Site

Pleasant Plains, Illinois

Historic Sugar Creek Covered Bridge

Historic Sugar Creek Covered Bridge

Glenarm, Illinois

Historic bridge featuring intricate construction in a park setting.

Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

Oglesby, Illinois

Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.

Forest Park

Forest Park

Shelbyville, Illinois

Park featuring athletic fields, a playground, picnic areas, a swimming pool, and seasonal light displays.

Two Story Outhouse

Two Story Outhouse

Gays, Illinois

Historic site with a 2-story outhouse and other memorials, plus free admission.

Historic Thompson Mill Covered Bridge

Historic Thompson Mill Covered Bridge

Cowden, Illinois

Local landmark consisting of a covered bridge from the days of Abraham Lincoln.

Gemini Giant

Gemini Giant

Wilmington, Illinois

Visitors say this roadside attraction features a beautifully restored Gemini Giant statue, which is a classic Route 66 icon and a great photo opportunity. They also highlight the …

World's Largest Pitchfork

World's Largest Pitchfork

Casey, Illinois

Oversized pitchfork at Richard Farms that also has a popular restaurant and offers free admission.

World's Largest Mailbox

World's Largest Mailbox

Casey, Illinois

Stairs lead up into this gigantic mailbox, a whimsical yet functioning place to mail postcards.

World's Largest Rocking Chair

World's Largest Rocking Chair

Casey, Illinois

Weighing in at over 46,000 pounds, this rocking chair took over 2 years to build & actually rocks.

Kaskaskia Dragon

Kaskaskia Dragon

Vandalia, Illinois

Dragon made of steel that breathes fire, accessible by the highway.

Phillips Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo

Aurora, Illinois

Year-round animal park since 1915 with 40+ native species of mammals, reptiles & birds.

The Naperville Riverwalk

The Naperville Riverwalk

Naperville, Illinois

Family-friendly green space with scenic trails along the DuPage River, plus fountains and a playground.

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