Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable! · Best Landmarks · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Landmarks near Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Discover the best landmarks near Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best landmarks near Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

illinois/central-illinois/landmark/historic-route-66

Historic Route 66

Explore Historic Route 66, the legendary highway that embodies the spirit of American adventure and nostalgia, featuring charming towns and historic landmarks.

Old Rte 66, McLean, IL 61754
5 Excellent 3 reviews
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/historical-marker

Historical Marker

Explore McLean's Historical Marker – a captivating glimpse into the past that shaped the community's rich heritage.

260 Dixie Rd, McLean, IL 61754
4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/union-illinois-illinois-traction-depot

Union, Illinois, Illinois Traction Depot

Step back in time at the Illinois Traction Depot in Union, IL, and discover the history of early 20th-century interurban rail travel.

Union Illinois, corner of 255th Street and, 125th Avenue, Emden, IL 62635
5 Excellent 1 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/lincoln-heritage-museum

Lincoln Heritage Museum

Explore the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln through rare artifacts and exhibits at the Lincoln Heritage Museum in Lincoln, Illinois.

1115 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.7 Excellent 95 reviews
illinois/lincoln-home-national-historic-site/landmark/hoblit-house

Hoblit House

Discover the architectural beauty and historical significance of the Hoblit House, a landmark in Lincoln, Illinois, showcasing Italianate elegance.

505 College Ave, Lincoln, IL 62656
illinois/northern-illinois/landmark/lincoln-watermelon-monument

Lincoln Watermelon Monument

A quirky roadside attraction in Lincoln, Illinois, commemorating Abraham Lincoln's unique christening of the town with a watermelon.

101 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL 62656
3.6 Good 7 reviews
illinois/northeastern-illinois/landmark/niebuhr-family-of-theologians-historical-marker

Niebuhr Family of Theologians Historical Marker

Honoring the Niebuhr family, influential theologians from Lincoln, Illinois, who shaped American religious thought and social justice.

204 7th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
illinois/central-illinois/landmark/postville-courthouse-state-historic-site

Postville Courthouse State Historic Site

Discover the legacy of Abraham Lincoln at the Postville Courthouse State Historic Site in Lincoln, Illinois, a must-visit for history lovers.

914 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.4 Very Good 62 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/deskins-tavern-state-historic-site

Deskins Tavern State Historic Site

Step back in time at the Deskins Tavern site, where Abraham Lincoln once lodged while riding the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

900-1098, I-55BL, Lincoln, IL 62656
4 Very Good 1 reviews
illinois/western-illinois/landmark/postville-park-state-historic-site

Postville Park State Historic Site

Explore an authentic 1840s Illinois courthouse and village where Abraham Lincoln practiced law; a journey into the past awaits!

1300-1398, I-55BL, Lincoln, IL 62656
4.3 Very Good 3 reviews
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