Roscoe, IL: Historic Auto Attractions Museum — NOT just autos!

The Historic Auto Attractions Museum is not just a museum filled with old cars. Yes, it has autos that belonged to many different historical figures, but there is so much more. You can see various items that belonged to various people; such as the entire living room set from the … Continue reading

Braidwood, IL: Polk-a-Dot Drive In

Neat looking 50’s style drive-in that is along old Route 66. Being as the restaurant was closed when I was there, I can’t tell you how their food tastes. Even closed, my daughter & granddaughters enjoyed this as a place to stretch their legs & take pictures. There are various … Continue reading

I-74 E – (between Peoria & Galesburg, IL): Walk on Covered Bridge & Climb a Lookout Tower at Rest Area

Spoon River rest area has a couple of nice features. Follow the path to walk across a covered bridge & you will find a lookout tower. You can climb the lookout tower to look at the view. A good stretch the legs stop. This rest area can be found along … Continue reading