Freeport, Illinois: Pretzel City USA
An upright rock slab has painted on it, "Pretzel City USA," along with an outline of a pretzel -- one of America's favorite road trip snacks.
- Address:
- S. West Ave., Freeport, IL
- Directions:
- Northeast corner of W. South St. and S. West Ave. To park, drive north one block on S. West Ave., turn right onto Youngs Lane, then right again into the parking lot.
- Admission:
- Free
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Freeport has claimed the Pretzel City title since 1895. Its school sports teams are named the Pretzels.