We pick up our Illinois Route 66 journey in Atlanta, Illinois. There's a wonderful Octagonal Public Library which has it's own Clock Tower. The library is my idea of perfect.
Also in town, the Grain Elevator Museum.
We stayed the first night of our trip in Lincoln, Illinois. All I've posted so far was seen in our first day on the road :)
Our next stop was Springfield, Illinois.
We hoped to tour inside of Lincoln's Tomb, but it wasn't open when we came through, though signs indicated it should be. My impressions of this site are mostly of the flowers.
In Springfield, this interesting alley where the game of fives, favored by Lincoln was played.
We were not allowed to visit inside the Lincoln library. The guard them directed us to the Lincoln Museum across the street instead. I just have to say, I never like libraries that can't be entered.
The Lincoln museum was a winding set of rooms depicting various times in Abraham Lincoln's life. It was fascinating. The audio portions during the Civil War were heartbreaking.
Henry's Rabbit Ranch, Staunton Illinois
It's the Volkswagen cars. There were a few actual rabbits in a large cage.
Henry
Last stop in Illinois, the Chain of Rocks Bridge. No cars allowed, you do a bit of backtracking, then walk in.
From here we drove to St. Clair, Missouri to stay the night and visit the Meramac Caverns the next day. Onward, Missouri!
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