The Route 66 Travelogue

Neon Sign: Lexington, IL

Back in the heyday of Route 66, neon signs were used for advertising everything from tires to diners. In Lexington,

These sights are just one of the many little attractions that make Route 66 charming. Just down the street from

Near the Mazon River, you can find this historic diner on the southeastern side of the route. The Riviera Roadhouse

The earliest historical site located within Gardner is the Two Cell Jailhouse. Built in 1906 and was in operation until

Ambler’s Texaco Station was built in 1933 by Jack Shore. It featured the common architectural gas station design know as

Rolling down the streets of the sleepy little town of Odell, IL it is hard to believe that the Route

Big Al’s Hot Dogs. I really don’t know much about this establishment. I could have swore it was opened last

Cayuga, IL is one of those places that can be describe as forgettable. There isn’t much to this tiny town

I decided to head to the town of Gardner, IL; home the famous Streetcar Diner. The current location was not

As a child, I grew up seeing the “Historic Route 66” signs up around town. I would ask my dad,