From Route 66 to hiking trails, Illinois has a lot to offer those looking for a Memorial Day weekend trip. Tourism Director Daniel Thomas shared road trip destinations to fit all types of travelers.
From Route 66 to hiking trails, Illinois has a lot to offer those looking for a Memorial Day weekend trip.Our Chicago: Memorial Day weekend and summer travel
Daniel Thomas, deputy director for the Illinois Office of Tourism, said one of the best destinations to visit on a weekend trip is The park has 40 miles of trails for walking, hiking or biking. There are also opportunities to kayak. Starved Rock is a popular local spot, but Thomas said that two nearby parks are equally enjoyable destinations."Children are traveling not only with their parents, but their grandparents. Family Travel Association has got some really great research that 54% of grandparents are actually booking and planning their travels," Thomas said.Pontiac is home to the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, which features thousands of pieces of historical memorabilia and artifacts.
In Springfield, Shea's Gas Station is one of the original gas stations on the route, and has been preserved over the years."There's a lot happening in Millennium Park; we've got some anniversary celebrations going on there, and, of course, outdoor festivals have been released," Thomas said.
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