6
of the BEST
ILLINOIS
ATTRACTIONS Enjoy the freedom of the open road with a
b 34 Midwest adventure, writes Jeannine Williamson
igger isn’t always better, except when it comes to Chicago. The Windy City is the largest in Illinois, gateway to a Midwestern state that’s part of the Great Lakes region and has the world’s biggest
area of freshwater lakes and rivers, including the mighty Mississippi. It’s also the starting point for the famed Route 66, and while the US might be
off-limits right now, interest in this eternally popular route never seems to fade. A fly-drive will enable your clients to explore the region’s quirky attractions, small towns, presidential history and great places to eat and drink – with a few retro soda fountains along the way to prove this is true Americana territory.
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1 JOURNEY TO JOLIET
Route 66 runs through the town of Joliet, 40 miles southwest of Chicago. The welcome centre at Joliet Area Historical Museum is the perfect place to get an introduction to the highway before hitting the road. The museum is packed with eclectic exhibits charting the history of the area, including the chance to sit between statues of The Blues Brothers characters (pictured). In the cult film, ‘Joliet’ Jake Blues is imprisoned at Joliet’s incredible castle-like prison, and die-hard fans can even take a tour of the down-at-heel jail, bookable at the museum. The jail was also the setting for TV series Prison Break. There are some great souvenirs too. The museum is open daily, priced $8 for adults and $5 for children.
jolietmuseum.org
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