Angela E. is a travel writer from the Chicagoland area who has visited all 50 states in the US and has traveled extensively around the world. She is passionate about exploring the great outdoors and hiking in particular. Her love for nature has taken her to some of the most beautiful locations on the planet. She has written extensively about her travels on her own website, Dang Travelers, and has been published in collaboration with other travel websites and multiple visitor bureaus around the country.
I always thought the Illinois portion of Route 66 would be a rather boring, po-dunk sort of experience, but you guys really bring it to life as an interesting drive full of curious little places to stop and check out along the way!
Many of the stops definitely ARE still po-dunk, but interesting none the less. It made for a fun change to what was our regular commute. We left earlier than usual and planned to kill the day on the drive down. It’s funny how many things you pass without knowing it when you stay on the interstate.
Chris travels
I always thought the Illinois portion of Route 66 would be a rather boring, po-dunk sort of experience, but you guys really bring it to life as an interesting drive full of curious little places to stop and check out along the way!
Dang Travelers
Many of the stops definitely ARE still po-dunk, but interesting none the less. It made for a fun change to what was our regular commute. We left earlier than usual and planned to kill the day on the drive down. It’s funny how many things you pass without knowing it when you stay on the interstate.
Ally Gator
Been done many times before and documented. Glad you finally discovered it.
Dang Travelers
Last year we hit the road and spent 50 days getting out to LA via 66; it was an unforgettable trip! https://www.dangtravelers.com/chicago-route-66-adventures/
Jeff Woodard
Great article. I’m surprised you didn’t get to the Crusin’ with Lincoln on 66″ Visitors Center located int he the old courthouse on Museum Square.
http://cruisinwithlincolnon66.org/