Route 66 Stops Nobody Knows About But Are Totally Worth Seeing
By Nick Robertson
VACATIONS
Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago offers more cultural value than almost anywhere else along Route 66, hosting paragons by Picasso, van Gogh, Rembrandt, Seurat, and Dalí.
Lincoln Home
Springfield, Illinois, hosts the former home of President Abraham Lincoln. Visitors can join a tour for free and see the antique-filled rooms where he rose in politics.
Meramec Caverns
This Missouri cave network is full of intricate stalactites and rock formations. The 80-minute tour is a family-friendly escapade and a respite from summer heat.
Gillioz Theatre
This theater in Springfield, Missouri, is a landmark of Spanish Colonial Revival style. It hosts events like classic film screenings, stand-up comedy, and concerts.
Mother Road Market
Tulsa, Oklahoma's Mother Road Market is a modern gathering space featuring varied food vendors, live music, artisanal souvenirs, a mini-golf course, and bars.