Both A Restaurant And Museum, Motorheads Is A One-Of-A-Kind Destination Along Illinois' Route 66
By Melissa Mahoney|Published August 30, 2021
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
If you love places that evoke a sense of nostalgia along Illinois’ Historic Route 66, a visit to Motorheads Bar, Grill, & Museum is a must. A visit here is s step back in time to another era, a place where you can view plenty of memorabilia from the good ol’ days, and grab a delicious bite to eat.
Located in Springfield, Motorheads is a destination for both car enthusiasts and those who love all things Route 66. This one stop has a lot to offer travelers on the most famous road in America.
Occupying what was once the old Stuckey's Truck Stop, Motorheads is home to the world's largest Route 66 sign, something every traveler along the Mother Road should stop and see for themselves.
You'll have to set aside several hours to explore all that Motorheads has to offer and to enjoy a bite to eat! The menu, referred to as the "Owners Menu," has an array of choices for hungry travelers.
All around the 7,000-square-foot bar and grill are vintage signs and other memorabilia from the good ol' days of Route 66. The sense of nostalgia is palpable here.
Serving mostly pub-style food, you can feast on anything from jumbo pretzels, pickle fries, and quesadillas from the "Start Your Engines" appetizer section to pizza from the "High-Performance Pizza" section. There's something for everyone!
The museum, inside the building with the Texaco facade, is open seven days a week starting at 7 a.m. each day. Enjoy viewing a variety of retro signage and classic cars, including a 1915 Ford Race Car.
Since opening, Motorheads has become quite the destination for travelers. There's quite a bit to see here, offering a peek into Route 66's past through a wide variety of memorabilia.
Have you stopped by the restaurant and museum at Motorheads Bar and Grill before? What was it like? Do you have another favorite stop on Illinois’ Route 66? Please share in the comments!
For more information on Motorheads Bar & Grill, visit the website and follow them along on Facebook.
