Roscoe, Illinois: Historic Attractions

Probably the largest collection of JFK assassinationabilia on the planet, in a massive mix of pop culture and you-are-almost-there history. Also: Bonnie and Clyde's death hats!

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JFK and Jackie in wax.

Historic Auto Attractions

What this place is doing in my little town is beyond me, but Historic Auto Attractions is essentially a warehouse of pop culture and automotive artifacts that must've cost millions upon millions of dollars to acquire. Among the highlights: the Grateful Dead's infamous tour bus, one of John Dillinger's Studebakers that was used in an Indiana robbery (as well as the gun that killed him), Hitler's personal staff car, a plethora of Presidential Limousines, three Batmobiles, a Ghostbusters' car.

An entire exhibit dedicated to the JFK's assassination is the museum's centerpiece, with parts of the grassy knoll fence and the secret service car behind the president's in the motorcade, among others.

Lots of personal cars and accessories from celebrities as well -- Elvis, Johnny Cash, Howard Hughes, Buddy Holly, Al Capone. It's a lot of highly valuable stuff you always thought was in Chicago or Washington ... not in lowly Roscoe.

[Andy, 06/02/2008]

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Historic Attractions

Address:: 13825 Metric Drive, Roscoe, IL
Directions:: I-39/I-90 exit 3. West on Rockton Rd, then after one mile look for the small oval Historic Auto Attractions sign on the right. Turn right onto Metric Drive. At the end of the street, on the right.
Hours:: Tu-Th 9-5, F-Sa 9-6, Su 10-5. Fewer hours and days off-season. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 815-389-7917
Admission:: Adults $28.
RA Rates:: The Best