Friday, June 22, 2012

Route 66 Sites - Lexington - Staunton, IL

Route 66 Pontiac Illinois Best Western Motel
The view from our 1st floor room in the Best Western Motel.
No fancy accommodations or great views, but the Best Western Motel in Pontiac served just fine as an overnight pit stop.










Route 66 Memorey Lane Lexington Illinois
Memory Lane in Lexington - an original section of Route 66
pavement that has been set aside as a walking trail with
period billboards.
Route 66 Funks Grove Illinois
Took a break from the road at Funk's Grove & bought some
maple sirup! Boofle & Lil Dude Troll relaxing.

Route 66 Funks Grove Store
The wonderful ladies working in the Funk's Grove store.

Route 66 Tall Paul giant muffler man Atlanta Illinois
"Tall Paul," one of the famous giant "muffler men" that were
all over the country at one time. This one, holding a hot
dog, is in Atlanta, Illinois.



















Route 66 Atlanta Illinois
Walking around Atlanta and found this guy in front
of a tire shop. Anyone know who he is?
Abraham Lincoln tomb
Not right on Route 66, but a good side-
trip is a visit to Abe Lincoln's tomb.



Abraham Lincoln tomb statue
They say if you rub the nose, you'll have
good luck. Lot's of people have
rubbed his nose.





















Route 66 Cozy Dog Drive In Springfield Illinois
The Cozy Drive In, Springfield, Illinois, home to the original
corn dog. A Route 66 institution since 1949.
Route 66 Henry's Rabbit Ranch Staunton Illinois
Old gas station at Henry's Rabbit Ranch
in Staunton, Illinois



















Route 66 old neon sign Henry's Rabbit Ranch Staunton Illinois
Henry's Rabbit Ranch is home to rabbits, old neon signs, trucks,
and...

Route 66, buried cars Henry's Rabbit Ranch Staunton Illinois
...half-buried cars!
Collinsville Illinois worlds largest catsup bottle
A good way to end the day is a side trip to Collinsville to
see the world's largest catsup bottle!















Be sure to check out the human's blog of the trip here!


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