Route 66 begins with fried chicken

My Illinois Route 66 adventure officially kicked off today with a stop for lunch at the iconic Delray chicken basket in Willowbrook and it couldn’t have started on a better or tasty note.
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Unexpected murals in Bolingbrook

One of my favorite parts of traveling? The art you don’t expect to find!
While starting out on my route 66 adventure, I decided to pull in and grab an iced tea at the Dunkin’ Donuts drive-throughもっと詳しく
A Route 66 legend Lambert’s gas station

Took a long historic stretch of route 66 is a true American original – Lambert’s gas station, a family owned icon that’s been serving travelers for over 68 years.
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Route 66 Park in Joliet

This little park is a hidden gem for Route 66 travelers! Nest just off the historic Highway, the Route 66 parking in Joliet celebrates the spirit of America’s most iconic road with signage, murals,もっと詳しく
Ice cream and blues Brothers

Right in front of the Route 66 Park in Joliet, I made a sweet pitstop at the Richmond creamy ice cream stand – a nostalgic roadside gem serving up plastic cones with a side of iconic flare
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Roadside car at Dick’s towing

One of the most unexpected and totally awesome finds along my route 66 road trip was the bold and colorful car art display at Dick’s towing in Joliet.
It’s part gallery, part auto graveyard, andもっと詳しく
Route 66 Visitor Center in Joliet, Illin

There is no better way to begin or continue your route 66 adventure and with a stop at the Route 66 Visitor Center in Joliet. The spot is a clearing house of information, history, and photo op – theもっと詳しく