Bloomington, Illinois Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Bloomington and the surrounding area. In central Illinois, offers several museums, historic Lincoln lawyer spots, and its fair share of roadside statues.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
Hot Dog Muffler Man
Atlanta, Illinois
An iconic figure from mid-20th century Cicero, Illinois, the Hot Dog Muffler Man has stood along Route 66 in Atlanta since 2003.
Texaco Big Friend: Former Home Giant
Atlanta, Illinois
Texaco Big Friend stood for years as the jaunty "Home Giant" in the Nevada desert. Restored and moved here in May 2024.
World's Largest Covered Wagon and Big Lincoln
Lincoln, Illinois
12-foot-tall Abe on a 24-foot-tall covered wagon -- the largest in the world.
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
Pontiac, Illinois
Exhibits on the memorable attractions, businesses and the colorful characters of the Mother Road, including Bob Waldmire's Road Yacht.
In and Around Bloomington
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Illinois attractions.
- Pontiac: Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
- Atlanta: Hot Dog Muffler Man
- Bloomington: Abe Breaks Up A Fight Statue [tips]
- Bloomington: McLean County Museum of History: Park Bench Abe [tips]
- Bloomington: Concrete Giantess and Whale Shark [tips]
- Bloomington: Wizard Of Oz Dorothy Grave and Statue [tips]
- Bloomington: Longest Epitaph In Granite [tips]
- Bloomington: Front Yard Civil War Monument [tips]
- Bloomington: Courthouse Dome [tips]
- Bloomington: House on Garling: Industrial Yard Art [tips]
- Normal: Sprague's Super Service: Restored 1930s Gas Station [tips]
- Normal: Carl: Ice Cream Muffler Man [tips]
- Bloomington: Animal Hospital Line-Up [tips]
- Bloomington: Prairie Aviation Museum [tips]
- Covell: Charles Lindbergh Crash Site #2
- Towanda: Dead Man's Curve [tips]
- Hudson: World's Largest Square Knot [tips]
- Shirley: Funk's Grove Maple Sirup Farm [tips]
- Ellsworth: Wind Farm Lookout Platform [tips]
- Lexington: Crazy Presidential Elephant [tips]
- Gridley: Telephone Museum of Gridley [tips]
