Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

A "Cowlossus of Roads" - larger-than-life fiberglass rendering of a rural milk machine. Local landmark restored to prominence among stores and development along the highway.
~52 miles from Oregon.

The fiberglass mascot of Harvard's "Milk Day" is on the job year-round at a busy street intersection, "The Milk Center of the World."
~47 miles from Oregon.

Buck Guthrie's rural mini-train world occupies the inside of a real barn, with lots of animated accessories. Outside, a mini-train takes visitors around Buck's 18 hilly acres.
~52 miles from Oregon.

The town that was used for location exteriors in "Groundhog Day" relives that same day every year. Walking tour to movie sites -- see the "Bill Murray Stepped Here" sidewalk plaque.
~50 miles from Oregon.

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