Illinois

Feb 2, 20232 min read

The "Goat" lives on at the Pontiac Oakland Museum

Pontiac, the brand, may be dead, but the legacy of Pontiac lives on in stunning fashion at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, IL.

Oct 13, 20202 min read

Casey, Illinois: a "gigantic" good time in this small town

With an impressive collection of the "world's largest" things, Casey, IL is a must-see for anyone road tripping across the midwest......

Feb 15, 20185 min read

Rest in retro style at these remarkable Route 66 motels and hotels

A state-by-state guide to the very best and very coolest Route 66 hotels and motels... The boom-days of Route 66 brought with it a slew...

Jan 9, 20172 min read

Chicago's Palmer House is the most extravagant wedding gift of all time

What did you get your spouse when you wed? We're betting you didn't give them the grandest hotel in the world. Potter Palmer did when he...

Nov 15, 20164 min read

These 8 Route 66 gas stations epitomize the Mother Road

Nothing captures the essence of Route 66 quite like an old filling station. These are some of our favorite old gas stations along...

Sep 9, 20152 min read

Stopping by the real firehouse and "Molly's Bar" from Chicago Fire

We go in search of Dawson, Casey, and the gang from Chicago Fire on the streets of Chicago...