U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — holds a special place in American consciousness. Its name commonly evokes images of simpler times, mom-and-pop businesses, and the icons of a mobile nation on the road. Travelers on Highway 66 today can easily experience this past, as many of the motels, gas stations, cafés, parks, trading posts, bridges, and roadbeds remain along the thoroughfare. These historic resources are reminders of our past and evidence of the origins of our current automobile-influenced society.

Midwest Classics on 66

Midwest Classics on 66 has been a 10 year dream of Mike Bell & Jeff Hubrich. We finally got the opportunity to purchase the old Ben Franklin building right on Route 66 in the heart of the Midwest. Our dream was to have a modern facility to show or passion to the Wilmington locals and the many tourist from around the world traveling old Route 66.
706 West Baltimore St.
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
(815) 926-2542
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The Launching Pad

The Launching Pad Drive-In, Gift Shop, and Welcome Center is our official name. For those who are wanting to know and understand our business plan, or first order of business is to renovate the outside of the property, restore the look and shine of the Gemini Giant, and to open the front end of the restaurant for a welcome center and gift shop in order to raise capital to invest into the rest of the repairs, renovations, and remodeling of this iconic, well-loved restaurant on Route 66 in a fantastic little town outside of Chicago, Illinois called Wilmington. The restaurant will be phase three and we hope to accomplish all within the next year and a half.
810 East Baltimore Street
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
​(828) 726-9554

Sincerely, Salli's

They specialize in vintage, collectibles but have much miscellaneous. New inventory arriving daily! They have vendors and, also, do take consignment. Bookcase space is now available to rent. (5 shelf bookcase $30 per mo plus 10% consignment.) Put your name on their waiting list for booth space, too! (Booths starting at $56) plus 10%. Consignment 50% of selling price.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENT UNTIL APRIL.
118 North Water Street, Wilmington Il. 60481
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
(708) 715-4010

Rick's Relics on 66

116 North Water Street
Wilmington, Illinois 60481
​(815) 260-4602

Route 66 Antiques, Wilmington, IL

​They are a Veteran Owned Business specializing in Antique and Vintage items. In addition to this, they also carry a variety of Authentic Irish items made in Ireland and many other new products as well. Their goal is to offer a big selection of products for all different types of consumers while giving exceptional customer service. 603 W. Baltimore Wilmington, Illinois 60481
​(815) 926-2230

Polka Dot Drive In, Braidwood , IL

​Nostalgic 1950s-style roadside diner known for burgers, malts & chili-cheese fries. General Managers Judy Chinski and Cathy Dixon 222 N Front St, Braidwood, IL 60408
​Call (815) 458-3377