Frequently Asked Questions
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Have a few questions before embarking on the Great American Road Trip? Or do you just want to make sure you hit all the right spots along the way? We’ve got the answers you need! Check out some of the most frequently asked questions we hear and plan your weekend accordingly.
What are some must-see Route 66 attractions?
Each community along the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor is full of can’t-miss sites and curios that represent the remarkable history of the Mother Road in Illinois. For more information on each community and their attractions, visit the Communities page.
Does the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival include a passport program?
Download the Illinois Route 66 mobile app by searching “Explore Illinois Route 66” in the App Store or on Google Play. Tap “Passports” to participate by entering the code available at each location. Check in via the mobile app at all 15 locations and you will be entered to win a prize package worth more than $225!
Where will giveaways be available?
Each community along the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor will give away a unique, commemorative sticker honoring the respective community’s connection to the Mother Road. Collect them all by visiting the designated pickup locations listed below during the festival weekend.
Joliet
Jitters, 178 N. Chicago St.
Elwood
The corner of Mississippi Ave. and Douglas St.
Wilmington
Saturday: Chamber Tent near 220 N. Water St.
Sunday: The Landing Pad Souvenir Shop
Braidwood
The Braidwood Lions Club booth across from the Polk‑A‑Dot Drive‑In
Godley
Saturday: Route 66 Mining Museum, 150 S. Kankakee St.
Sunday: The Stumble Inn, 201 S. Kankakee St.
Braceville
Village Hall, located at the corner of South Mitchell St. and Historic Route 66 / IL‑53
Gardner
The Two‑Cell Jail
Dwight
The Historic Ambler‑Becker Texaco Station
Odell
The Historic 1932 Standard Oil Gas Station
Pontiac
The Art Center, 209 W. Madison St.
Chenoa
Redbird Park, 205 S. Morehead Dr.
Lexington
City Hall
Towanda
The booth at the main Towanda intersection (Route 66 and North 1900 E Road), near Rapid Rocky’s
Normal
Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service, 305 Pine St.
Bloomington
Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and Gift Shop, located inside the McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St.
Stickers are limited and are available in each community while supplies last.
Additionally, limited-edition water bottles are available for pre-order. Water bottles may be picked up between 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 1, at either Joliet City Square (105 N. Chicago St., Joliet) or the Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center at the McLean County Museum of History (200 N. Main St., Bloomington).