Illinois Retailers on Route 66

Chicago

Architectural Artifacts, Inc. Retail Antiques

Contact information: 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: 773-348-0622 Email: sales@architecturalartifacts.com Description: Architectural Artifacts, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Stuart Grannen. The focus has always been on pieces of intrigue, objects of a lost world, the aesthetic and the beautiful. Now, with the expansion of the showroom from 30,000 square feet to 80,000 square feet and the upcoming completion of our 15,000 square foot Museum of Historic Chicago Architecture, the chance of seeing something that you've never seen before is even greater. Web site: www.architecturalartifacts.com

Bridgeport Antiques Retail Antiques

Contact information: Genny Peterson 2963 South Archer Avenue Chicago, IL 60608-5539 Phone: 773-927-9070 Email: c7grd@aol.com Description: Antique mall with 29 sellers at present date, a few mall spots remain. Selling general merchandise and Antiques, lots of Jewelry both sterling and gold. Web site: www.bridgeportantiquemallchicago.org

Superdawg Drive-In Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Laura Ustick 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60646 Phone: 773-763-0660 Email: laura@superdawg.com Description: In May of 1948, Superdawg Drive-In was established at the corner of Milwaukee, Devon and Nagle in Chicago. Superdawg continues to be family owned and operated in the same location today, along with a second location in Wheeling, IL. Superdawg serves our internationally known and special recipe Superdawgs, along with hand-cut Superfries, Superburgers, and Supershakes. Thanks for stopping!! Web site: www.superdawg.com

The Savvy Traveller Retail Bookstore

Contact information: Sandye Wexler Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 773-525-9300 Email: mailbox@thesavvytraveller.com Description: An online travel store with a significant selection of published materials about Route 66. Web site: http://www.thesavvytraveller.com

Crestwood

Cicero

Berwyn

Lyons

McCook

Countryside

Willowbrook

Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Patrick Rhea 645 Joliet Road Historic Route 66 Willowbrook, IL 60527 Phone: 630-325-0780 Email: chickson66@aol.com Description: World Famous Fried Chicken Baked Macaroni & Cheese The Best Buffalo Wings in Chicago Fried Chicken Gizzards & Livers Sauteed Chicken Livers Cajun Chicken & Dumplings Web site: www.chickenbasket.com

Indian Head Park

Romeoville

Plainfield

Lockport Street Gallery Retail Picture Framing

Contact information: John Bates 24028 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Phone: 815-436-0370 Email: lockportstreetgallery@comcast.net Description: Fine hand made American gifts and crafts. Glass, lamps, jewelry, pottery, art of the wall, clocks, antiques plus much more. Also we carry etchings by Louis Icart. Web site: www.lockportstreetgallery.com

Lockport

Joliet

Al's Steak House & Banquets Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Amanda Daskalakis 1990 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 Phone: 815-725-2388 Email: alssteak@sbcglobal.net Description: Restaurant-in business Joliet for 55 years. Featuring Steak, Fresh Fish chops, and more. Web site: http://alssteaks.com

Frankfort

Elwood

Wilmington

Milltown Market Retail Antiques

Contact information: Gary Ernst 508 N Kankakee St. Wilmington, IL 60481 Phone: 815-476-0386 Email: milltownmarket@hotmail.com Description: Antiques, Collectibles, Consignments Web site: http://milltownmall.com

Braidwood

Godley

Braceville

Gardner

Gardner Chronicle Antiques & Gifts Retail Gift Shop

Contact information: Cathy Tidyman 214 Division St. PO Box 164 Gardner, IL 60420 Phone: 815-237-2727 Email: tidy001@sbcglobal.net Description: Come step into a historic building in downtown Gardner, IL and see our collection of country, primitives, folk art, shell art and much much more! New & vintage handmade jewelry too.

Dwight

Odell

Pontiac

Garrels Honda Retail Outdoor Recreation

Contact information: 1101 E. Howard St. Hwy 116 East Pontiac, IL 61764 Phone: 815-842-3175 Email: gpsports@mchsi.com Description: Full Service Honda Powersports Dealer since 1981, Sales-Parts-Service. Web site: www.garrelshonda.com

Old City Hall Shoppes Retail Antiques, Gift Shop, Art Gallery, Historic Site, Museum

Contact information: Joyce Cole 321 North Main Street Pontiac, IL 61764 Phone: 815-842-1343 Email: harbincole@gmail.com Description: Vintage charm for modern times! Our shop features vintage and antique furniture and accessories, gift items, artwork and Route 66 souvenirs. Located in Pontiac's historic old City Hall/Firehouse building with the Route 66 Museum and the Livingston County War Museum, we have something for everyone to enjoy. There is even an art exhibit in the old jail cells! See you soon! Web site: http://oldcityhallshoppes.blogspot.com

Chenoa

Lexington

Towanda

Normal

Fusion Brew Food and Drink Coffee Shop

Contact information: Hovar 503 S Main St Normal, IL 61761 Phone: 309-454-9300 Email: info@fusionbrew.com Description: At Fusion Brew, we serve a variety of Milk Teas, Flavored Teas, Slushes and Snows. We also have a large selection of Chais (hot, iced, or blended), Loose-Leaf Tea, and Iced-Blended Coffee and a full Espresso menu. We have a great selection of pastries cinnamon rolls and brownies (including an amazing Black Cat espresso brownie) as well as bagels, cookies and muffins. For a quick lunch, we offer a hummus plate complete with pita, hummus, and veggies. We also offer a chicken salad plate with your choice of pita or a bagel, chicken salad, and veggies. Web site: www.fusionbrew.com

Bloomington

Main Gallery 404, Inc. Entertainment Art Gallery

Contact information: Martha Burk 404 N Main St. Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 309-828-9500 Email: mjburk@ilstu.edu Description: We are a local art gallery representing 45 area artists in a wide variety of media. Much of our work has a local, Route 66 flavor. Web site: www.maingallery404.com

Shirley

Funks Grove

McLean

Atlanta

Lincoln

Broadwell

Elkhart

Williamsville

Williamsville Rt. 66 Antiques Retail Antiques

Contact information: L. Spann 105 N. Old Route 66 Williamsville, IL 62694 Phone: 217-566-3442 Email: cubspann@sbcglobal.net Description: Antique mall 50 vendors rebuilt after the tornado of 2009 destroyed the original mall that was in the same location for 9 years. Just reopened May 1st. 2012. Web site: http://Williamsvilleantiques.com

Sherman

Springfield

Charlie Parker's Diner Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Mike Murphy 700 North Street Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-241-2104 Email: mike@charlieparkersdiner.net Description: Charlie Parker's Diner was established in 1991. The current owners, Mike and Cindy Murphy, are the fifth owners of the restaurant. Mike and Cindy purchased Charlie Parker's Diner January 1, 2009. Charlie Parker's Diner is a proud, locally owned, independent restaurant that has been in the same location since 1991. In October of 2007, Guy Fieri, visited Charlie Parker's Diner to film an episode for Diners Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network. The episode aired for the first time in March of 2008 and has been shown repeatedly over the years. Since that time, Charlie Parker's Diner has received many other national and local awards and citations. We were featured in the Chicago Tribune in 2009, WGN's Skydives, 2010, Wall Street Journal, 2010, Food Network Magazine, Best Breakfasts 2010, Popular Plates Quick Eats magazine, 2011 (Best of the U.S. Top 125 Road Stops). Where the Locals Eat, 2010 and 2011, and Talk of the Town (4.5 star rating Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, 2010 and 2011). Local awards include Illinois Times Best Breakfast Specials (2009), Best Place to Meet Friends for Breakfast (2009), Best Breakfast (2010, 2011), Best Restaurant Off the Beaten Path (2011), Best Hangover Food (2011). The State Journal Register Best Breakfast (2009, 2010, 2011). Customers are always curious about our building, a Quonset hut. Between 150,000 to 170,000 Quonset huts were manufactured during World War II. Quonset huts were meant to house people and protect materials at far-flung bases. The building needed to be inexpensive, lightweight, and portable so it could be shipped anywhere and put up quickly using hand tools. A crew of six experienced men could build a hut in a day. After the war, the U.S. military sold the surplus Quonset huts to the public for around $1000 each. We are not sure when the Quonset hut arrived at this location, but it has not always been a restaurant. It was home to Woodside Township Maintenance shed, trucking company, plumbing and heating business and even a bait shop for a short period. We think it's perfect as a restaurant and are happy to be here. Come by and see us anytime Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Web site: www.charlieparkersdiner.com

Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II Retail Art Gallery

Contact information: 2 South Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 217-544-2727 Email: galleryii@att.net Description: Art Gallery: Painting, Photography, Jewelry, Prints, Glass, Sculpture, Ceramics, Notecards, Gifts. Web site: www.prairieart.org

Riverside Stables Entertainment Outdoor Recreation

Contact information: Connie Mulcahy 2310 Chinchilla Lane Springfield, IL 62702 Phone: 217-522-7702 Email: connieriversidestables@yahoo.com Description: Trail Rides, Riding Lessons, Horse Camp, Canoe & kayak Rentals, Private Parties, Birthday Pony(delivered to your door) Field Trips, Horse Boarding Facility, and Extreme Haunted Hayrides In Riverside Park. Web site: www.riversidestable.com

The Blue Door Retail Art Gallery

Contact information: Jan Boucher 214 S. Sixth Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 217-753-0262 Email: bluedoorart@yahoo.com Description: An artist gallery that is home to approximately 40 artists who sell an eclectic variety of work, including jewelry, pottery, wood, glass, and fiber art. Web site: www.bluedoorart.com

Widow at Windsor Antiques Retail Antiques, Gift Shop, Furniture, Jewelry

Contact information: Tom Kushak 711 South Fifth Street Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-744-3735 Email: tkushak@aol.com Description: The Widow travels the globe in search of unique, unusual and distinctive treasures. From the famous French antique markets in Paris - to seldom found antique warehouses in Belgium... to private estates in hidden corners of Europe... and even remote provinces of China... the Widow's relentless pursuit of antiques knows no boundaries. Thousands of marvels abound. Elegant furniture, art work, vintage jewelry, stained & leaded glass, sterling, chandeliers, urns, iron gates, antique time pieces, old books, and one-of-a-kind surprises await your visit. The Widow's unique and eclectic inventory of antiques, architecturals and accents is showcased in a charming 1920's Mediterranean Revival building, located at the corner of Fifth and Cook in Springfield. Web site: www.widowatwindsorantiques.com

Zanne Avenue Custom Jewelry Retail Jewelry

Contact information: Suzanne Schmid 214 S. Sixth Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 530-908-9580 Email: zanneavenue@gmail.com Description: One of several artists represented at the Blue Door Gallery, Zanne Avenue Jewelry specializes in innovative repurposing, giving new life to antiques and more common objects like maps and necklaces made from eyeglasses. Check out her GENUINE BACON jewelry! Web site: www.zanneavenue.com

Chatham

Auburn

Thayer

Virden

Girard

Waggoner

Nilwood

Carlinville

Cherry Tree Treasures & Gifts Gift Shop Souvenirs, Collectibles, Jewelry, Furniture, Antiques

Contact information: Ron Young 236 East Side Square Carlinville, IL 62626 Email: cherrytree236@gmail.com Description: Gifts for everyone and unique treasures for the collector.

Magnolias Restaurant Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Todd Hoffman 531 S West St Carlinville, IL 62626 Phone: 217-854-7167 Email: toddh920@frontiernet.net Description: Magnolias is a neat place to relax and have a great meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are located in a historic building with loads of character. Web site: www.magnolias531.com

Magnuson Grand Hotel and Conference Center Lodging Hotel

Contact information: Jim Armentrout I-55 & Route 108 Exit 60 P.O. Box 377 Carlinville, IL 62626 Phone: 217-324-2100 Email: ossmagnuson@hotmail.com Description: We are a full Service Hotel, Restaurant, Lounge, Banquet Rooms, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Business Center. A country setting on 10 acres. Web site: www.magnusongrandhotel.com

Gillespie

Benld

Staunton

Henry's Ra66it Ranch Attraction Visitor Center

Contact information: Rich Henry 1107 Historic Old Route 66 Staunton, IL 62088-4361 Phone: 618-635-5655 Email: route66@midwest.net Description: Quirky 66 tourist attraction, selling everything from signs, t-shirts, key chains, maps, guides, Route 66 sodas, pens, magnets, and the list hops on. Web site: www.henrysroute66.com

Hamel

Glenarm

Divernon

Farmersville

Litchfield

Stacey's Route 66 Cafe Food and Drink Restaurant

Contact information: Stacey White 318 South Old Route 66 Litchfield, IL 62056 Phone: 217-324-2771 Email: staceyw8@gmail.com Description: Good old-fashioned homestyle cafe. Quaint and casual, with extremely LOW prices!

Mt. Olive

Edwardsville

BingShop, Inc. Retail Outdoor Recreation

Contact information: Chris Burnett 211 E. Vandalia Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 618-407-0150 Email: admin@bingshop.com Description: Retail store selling; Paintball Equipment, Airsoft Equipment, Skateboards, R/C Equipment. Web site: www.BingShop.com

Green Earth Grocery Retail Grocery Store

Contact information: Heather Hudzik 441 S. Buchanan Suite A Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 618-975-5829 Email: hmhudzik@gmail.com Description: We are a full health food and supplement store. We carry the highest quality vitamins and supplements available as well as a wide variety of popular and unique health food products including organic produce. We also carry many wonderful lines of health and beauty products! Come visit us! We are a locally owned family business that has been in Edwardsville for over 30 years! Web site: www.greenearthgrocer.com

The Quilted Garden Retail Art and Craft Supplies

Contact information: Jenice Belling 1310 N Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: 618-656-6538 Email: quiltedgarden@quiltedgarden.com Description: Beautiful designer fabrics, books, patterns, notions, classes and supplies for sewing and quilting for the beginner to advanced sewer. Web site: www.quiltedgarden.com

Granite City

Mitchell

Not on Route 66, but sells appropriately themed merchandise:

Antioch

Sand Dollar Specialty Soaps Retail Internet Only

Contact information: Chris Blankenship Antioch, IL Phone: 224-321-6578 Email: chrissanddollar@yahoo.com Description: Natural handcrafted soaps and skin care. Web site: http://Sanddollarspecialtysoaps.com

Belleville

Collinsville

Gurnee

Reid Foods Food and Drink Specialty Food

Contact information: Maria Reid P.O. Box 406 Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: 847-625-7912 Email: reidfoods@yahoo.com Description: All Natural & No Preservatives line of Gourmet jams, salsas, pasta sauces, dry soups, condensed soups, dessert topping, dip and Huckleberry products that can also be Private Labeled. Web site: www.reidfoods.com

Hartford

Maryville

Picard Creative Retail Internet Only

Contact information: Paula Picard 26 W Perry St. Maryville, IL 62062 Phone: 314-308-2053 Email: picardcreative@yahoo.com Description: Handmade, hilarious magnets made from up-cycled tin can and canning lids. I also have a line of funny greeting cards, trinket/pill boxes, tooth fairy boxes as well as pin back buttons- all featuring vintage images. My items are 100% handmade by me in my home in Maryville, Illinois. All of my silly things retail for less than $10. I pair old vintage photos with funny captions. They make the perfect gift for any occasion. I also do custom orders - feel free to contact me. Web site: www.etsy.com/shop/picardcreative?ref=si_shop

Peoria

Pleasant Plains

Pearl's Vintage Retail Antiques

Contact information: Penny Zimmerman-Wills 7943 State Route 125 Pleasant Plains, Illinois 62677 Phone: 217-494-8987 Email: pennyzw@aol.com Description: Recycled, upcycled vintage birdfeeders, garden art and holiday items. Available at Studio on 6th, downtown Springfield, and by appointment only. Web site: www.pearlsvintagebirdfeeders.com

Quincy

Route 66 & Beyond Entertainment Historic Site

Contact information: Ross Bunch 2535 Lake Drive S. Quincy, IL 62305 Phone: 217-223-3045 Email: bunch51@yahoo.com Description: I am the creator of an educational and entertaining, weekly comic strip feature series: "Route 66 & Beyond." The strip is 'accurate' in it's rendering and information and covers the entire US Route 66 as well as Germany's 5 Route 66's, Canada's 1, and many more. The weekly comic strip, "Route 66 & Beyond" would go well with any newspaper, website,advertising, or promotion.

Rockford

Round Lake

Villa Park

Chicago Motorcycle Rental Automotive Motorcycling

Contact information: Tim Farrell 120 West North Avenue Villa Park, IL 60256 Phone: 630-834-6571 Email: t.farrell@windyctiyhd.com Description: Specializing in Route 66 Harley-Davidson motorcycle rentals. Featuring all new 2015 motorcycles, available for local and long term rentals. One-way drop off on the West Coast available. Personal service, knowledgeable staff and the lowest rental rates on the Mother Road! Web site: www.ChicagoMotorcycleRental.com

Wheeling

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