Part of the allure of a road trip is not the destination itself but the stops you make along the way. Roadside attractions can be fascinating, some are a bit kitschy, but all in all, they are tons of fun to stop at and take photos! Illinois is filled with incredible roadside attractions and not just along historic Route 66. Throughout the state, you can even find numerous large-scale tourist stops that are worth a detour.

This large-scale attractions road trip is best done over the course of two or three days and would be a fun thing to do over a weekend. You can use this interactive Google map link for directions and to change the route or add your own stops if you’d like.

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Are you ready to hit the road? What large-scale tourist attractions would you add to this list? Let us know your favorite Illinois roadside attractions in the comments!

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