Wilmington, Illinois: Gemini Giant - Space Age Muffler Man
A fiberglass giant is outfitted for space travel, clutching a rocket far too small for his size. The burger-hot dog-ice cream Launching Pad Drive-In has served Route 66 since 1960.Results 6 to 10 of 15...[Previous 5 items] Page of 3 [Next 5 items]
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Years ago some kids stole the rocket. It was all over the papers and a few months later it was found in the woods nearby.
[Stephanie, 01/23/2010]
Gemini Giant All is well with the big guy, and not a for sale sign in sight.
[Leslie, 09/11/2009]
Gemini Giant I visited the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, IL on my way back from an assignment in Mt. Vernon, IL (where I also visited the Uniroyal Gal). He is in fine shape and there is no For Sale sign that I could locate.
[Jennifer, 09/24/2007]The Gemini Giant -- America's Space Age Muffler Man -- may leave Wilmington, Illinois for a new home -- but we're hoping not. Owners Jerry and Sharon Gatties have put their Launching Pad Restaurant and its mascot up for sale, planning to retire.... [12/31/2006] Complete News Story
Muffler Man - Gemini Giant We visited on Memorial Day and the Gemini Giant is in great shape. Also, we ate at the Launching Pad restaurant and the food was great. Only cost eight bucks for me and my wife for lunch.
[Dennis Wagner, 06/14/2006][Previous 5 items] Page of 3 [Next 5 items]
Gemini Giant - Space Age Muffler Man
Launching Pad Drive-In
- Address:
- 810 E. Baltimore St., Wilmington, IL
- Directions:
- Launching Pad Drive-In. East edge of town, on the north side of Baltimore St./Hwy 53.
- Phone:
- 815-476-6535
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Patriotic Metal Figures, Wilmington, IL - 3 mi.
- Ammo Plant Dead Statue, Elwood, IL - 6 mi.
- Diamond Mine Disaster Monument, Diamond, IL - 6 mi.
- In the region: Childrens Memorial to Amtrak Crash, Bourbonnais, IL - 17 mi.
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