Not that I’m complaining.
Illinois is frequently cited as the best-signed state for those who want to follow old Route 66. I’ve driven the Mother Road from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River, and you don’t even need a map except for the rare spot where a sign is stolen. Even the older, obscure alignments are well-marked.
Well, Illinois’ stature is going to go up a bit more in that regard. According to an article in the Bloomington Pantagraph, the City of Pontiac is adding more signs so that tourists can better find local landmarks, including the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum. Apparently Pontiac has a bunch of one-way streets that can be confusing for travelers.
What Pontiac is doing seems fundamental and common sense. But you’d be surprised how many towns along the Mother Road don’t do this. For instance, if I were one of the city fathers of Erick, Okla., I’d not only have a slew of signs near the interstate guiding travelers to the Roger Miller Museum, but also to the Sandhills Curiosity Shop. It’s hard for potential visitors to enjoy the Harley & Annabelle Experience if they don’t know it’s there.
Hey Ron, been enjoying your blog for awhile now! We just drove a great deal of 66 in Illinois, and it is very well marked. Check out some of our pictures of the road, (taken last week) if you get a chance! Our son has been into CARS lately, so we tried to drive some of Ilinois 66 for him while visiting family. Our Route 66 link is on our main page. Thanks for the great 66 stories and photos! I check in each day.
That’s a very nice site you have. I’ve added it to the Web Sites listing.
Thanks for reading, too.