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Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet kicks on 66, and so can you. Stop at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois to stretch your legs, get some ice cream, admire a historic prison, and maybe sing the blues.

Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet Route 66 Park is a small roadside park with big ties to the Mother Road. First stop at the Rich and Creamy Ice Cream stand for a cool treat and to admire the Blues Brothers statues on the roof. Next check out the vintage gas pump and informative (albeit aging and fading) signs.

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Take a walk through the park to stretch your legs after the first leg of your Route 66 road trip. Take a peek and look over the historic Joliet Prison, a site featured in the 1980 movie, “The Blues Brothers.” And don’t forget to take some souvenir selfies in front of the giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 shield sign.

After strolling through the park, drive across the street to see Dick’s on 66 before continuing on the rest of your journey!

Stop by to grab an ice cream treat and stroll through the park for many great photo opportunities. The Rich and Creamy Ice Cream stand is the highlight of Route 66 Park, having served travelers for years. Be sure to look up and see Jake & Elwood Blues dancing on the roof top! As you walk Through the park see the giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign and overlook the historic Joliet Prison features in "The Blues Brothers." There are also Information kiosks on all the great attractions in Joliet.
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Route 66 Park

Stop by to grab an ice cream treat and stroll through the park for many great photo opportunities. The Rich and Creamy Ice Cream stand is the highlight of Route 66 Park, having served travelers for years. Be sure to look up and see Jake & Elwood Blues dancing on the roof top! As you walk Through the park see the giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign and overlook the historic Joliet Prison features in “The Blues Brothers.” There are also Information kiosks on all the great attractions in Joliet.
Rich & Creamy in Joliet, Illinois - Route 66 Ice Cream Shop
Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop
Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois
Giant Joliet Kicks on Route 66 sign at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet Route 66 Park

Address: 920 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL 60435
Cost: Free to See

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Joliet kicks on 66, and so can you. Stop at Route 66 Park in Joliet, Illinois to stretch your legs, get some ice cream, admire a historic prison, and maybe sing the blues. Stop at Rich & Creamy Ice Cream, see the Blues Brothers and Joliet Prison, and take selfies at the Joliet Kicks on 66 sign.  #RoadTrips #RoadTripStop #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #IllinoisRoute66 #Illinois #IllinoisRoadTrip #IllinoisRoadsideAttractions #RoadsideAttractions #RoadsideAttraction #RoadsideAmerica #RoadTrip

VALerie BROMANN

Founder & Head Road Tripper

Val is the founder and head road tripper at Silly America. Having grown up near Berwyn's famed car kabob, The Spindle, and a restaurant with a cow on its roof, her fascination with roadside attractions started early. Today, Val has visited hundreds roadside attractions across the United States and is constantly on the lookout for the next BIG thing!

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.