Pontiac, Illinois: Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

For those who can't get enough of Route 66 in Illinois by driving on it -- a collection of memorabilia. Outside is Bob Waldmire's School Bus Road Yacht, and a drive-up Route 66 mural photo-op for your vehicle.

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Town Plans Largest Route 66 Mural

Pontiac, Illinois, plans to put itself on the map with a Route 66 mural. At 25 feet tall, according to some experts, it will be the largest Route 66 in the world (although we know of ones that are longer).

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Route 66 Museum and Hall of Fame

Artifacts of Hall of Fame Members. See the Team PR ILSUM Solar Car. Route 66 Farm Arch. Travel the highway by visiting Route 66 towns on our flip-rack library.

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Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum

Address:: 110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, IL
Directions:: I-55 exit 197. Follow Hwy 116 about two miles east into town. Turn right onto Howard St. The museum is about one mile east, on the corner of Howard and Main Sts, on the south side, in an old firehouse. There may be a giant Route 66 sign painted on the south side of the building.
Hours:: Summer M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am - 4 pm, fewer hours off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 815-844-4566
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour