Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

Now restricted to pedestrians and bicycles, but considered a vital Route 66 Pilgrimage Spot.
~27 miles from Highland.

Large bronze "Nijinski Hare" was sculpted by artist Barry Flanagan in 1996, and depicts a rabbit in mid-martial arts (or ballet) stance. Across street from human sports celeb statues.
~29 miles from Highland.

Landscaper Dan Schmidt turned the front yard of his suburban home into a year-round miniature world, with operating trains, waterfalls, and a mini-drive-in theater.
~36 miles from Highland.

Mr. Pollard can't seem to throw anything away, including the plane crashed in his back yard. Outsider art at its goofy best.
~40 miles from Highland.

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