Litchfield Region
Route 66 Attractions in the Litchfield Region
1. Art's Cafe and Motel - Grab a meal or stay for the night; Art's has been in business since 1937.
2. Our Lady of the Highways - Built in 1959, this shrine was created to remind motorists that the road could be a dangerous place.
3. Sky View Drive-In - Watch a movie at the last continuously operating drive-in theater on Illinois Route 66, first opened in 1950.
4. Niehaus Cycle Sales - A Route 66 themed cycle shop that has been operating on the Mother Road for more than 40 years.
5. Ariston Cafe - In business since 1924, enjoy an excellent meal at the oldest operating cafe on Route 66.
6. "Vic" Suhling Sign - Snap a photo of this classic symbol of a Route 66 service station, across the road from the Ariston.
7. Belevidere Cafe and Motel - See a vintage cafe and motel that served motorists beginning in the mid-1930s (now closed).
8. Union Miners Cemetery and Mother Jones Monument - Burial site of miners killed in the Virden Mine Riot and Mother Jones, a fierce advocate of labor rights.
9. Soulsby Service Station - Opened in 1926, explore one of the oldest service stations still standing on Route 66.
10. Henry's Ra66it Ranch - Pet a rabbit while you explore this emporium of Route 66 highway and trucking memorabilia.
11. DeCamp Junction Roadhouse - Drop in for a drink or meal at this historic tavern, a popular stop since 1931.
12. Pink Elephant Antiques - Experience an antique mall that sports larger than life sculptures inside and out,
13. Weezy's Bar and Grill - Originally called "Tourist Haven," this restaurant has been serving Route 66 truckers and travelers since 1937. Visit the exhibit across the street to hear a waitress share her memories. To learn more about Weezy's visit the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway website.
1. Art's Cafe and Motel - Grab a meal or stay for the night; Art's has been in business since 1937.
2. Our Lady of the Highways - Built in 1959, this shrine was created to remind motorists that the road could be a dangerous place.
3. Sky View Drive-In - Watch a movie at the last continuously operating drive-in theater on Illinois Route 66, first opened in 1950.
4. Niehaus Cycle Sales - A Route 66 themed cycle shop that has been operating on the Mother Road for more than 40 years.
5. Ariston Cafe - In business since 1924, enjoy an excellent meal at the oldest operating cafe on Route 66.
6. "Vic" Suhling Sign - Snap a photo of this classic symbol of a Route 66 service station, across the road from the Ariston.
7. Belevidere Cafe and Motel - See a vintage cafe and motel that served motorists beginning in the mid-1930s (now closed).
8. Union Miners Cemetery and Mother Jones Monument - Burial site of miners killed in the Virden Mine Riot and Mother Jones, a fierce advocate of labor rights.
9. Soulsby Service Station - Opened in 1926, explore one of the oldest service stations still standing on Route 66.
10. Henry's Ra66it Ranch - Pet a rabbit while you explore this emporium of Route 66 highway and trucking memorabilia.
11. DeCamp Junction Roadhouse - Drop in for a drink or meal at this historic tavern, a popular stop since 1931.
12. Pink Elephant Antiques - Experience an antique mall that sports larger than life sculptures inside and out,
13. Weezy's Bar and Grill - Originally called "Tourist Haven," this restaurant has been serving Route 66 truckers and travelers since 1937. Visit the exhibit across the street to hear a waitress share her memories. To learn more about Weezy's visit the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway website.
Route 66 in Litchfield
"Drive In" and Enjoy
Glowing neon signs lined Route 66 through Litchfield, beckoning travelers to stop at service stations, hotels, and restaurants. Local farmers woke at dawn to drive their trucks loaded with cattle to the East St. Louis Stockyards. Litchfield residents gathered in cafes to share news and socialize. These places nurtured a sense of community, which continues today.
The Ariston Cafe
Eat a delicious meal across the street at the Ariston, one of the oldest operating restaurants on Route 66. The neon signs still beckon travelers, as they did when it moved to its current location in 1935.
Sky View Drive In
Enjoy an outdoor movie at the Sky View Drive In, located just north of here along the 1940-1977 Route 66 alignment. Opened in 1950, it is the last original Route 66 drive-in theater in Illinois.
"Drive In" and Enjoy
Glowing neon signs lined Route 66 through Litchfield, beckoning travelers to stop at service stations, hotels, and restaurants. Local farmers woke at dawn to drive their trucks loaded with cattle to the East St. Louis Stockyards. Litchfield residents gathered in cafes to share news and socialize. These places nurtured a sense of community, which continues today.
The Ariston Cafe
Eat a delicious meal across the street at the Ariston, one of the oldest operating restaurants on Route 66. The neon signs still beckon travelers, as they did when it moved to its current location in 1935.
Sky View Drive In
Enjoy an outdoor movie at the Sky View Drive In, located just north of here along the 1940-1977 Route 66 alignment. Opened in 1950, it is the last original Route 66 drive-in theater in Illinois.
