Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

Statue commemorates the local factory women who painted radium on wristwatch dials in the 1920s, and suffered the horrible effects of its potent radiation. The 2011 bronze is by sculptor William Piller.
~33 miles from Channahon.

For those who can't get enough of Route 66 in Illinois by driving on it -- a collection of memorabilia and Bob Waldmire's School Bus Road Yacht.
~44 miles from Channahon.

A half-size replica of Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, perfectly executed, right down to the lean.
~46 miles from Channahon.

A children's attraction with an ax-wielding Muffler Man lumberjack and a humongous cow.
~60 miles from Channahon.

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