Neon lights guide the way to Litchfield along Route 66. The restored neon lights at Ariston Café invites you to sit and dine with a wide variety of options like southern soul food, western delights and Italian classics. Don’t miss the salad bar and the table side dessert tray that nourishes body and soul.

Staunton's at Decamp Station serves up fresh hot food just like it did decades ago when the Mother Road led travelers through its doors. In the mood to try something different? Order a serving of frogs legs. With sand volleyball courts and a adjacent baseball diamond this charming roadhouse is the perfect place to stop and stretch those legs while waiting to refuel with lunch or dinner.

For a quick and satisfying refuel, Weezy’s Route 66 Bar and Grill in Hamel is the perfect stop. Its streamlined menu of classic burgers and fries pairs perfectly with vintage signs to read while you wait. This hidden gem attracts both car and motorcycle travelers.

In Edwardsville, The Stagger Inn Again is housed in a building rich with century-old charm. Grab a wholesome meal, enjoy live music, and listen closely, you might just hear a story or two from the bartender and regulars who help keep the spirit of Route 66 alive.

Teri’s Route 66 Diner in Granite City captures true old-school diner charm, serving local recipes like the Kiddie Burgers that take you back to a time when diners fed the nation and counter stools held the stories of the road.

Just outside Saint Louis, sits McDill’s Irish Pub in Collinsville. This pub holds a special place for all looking for a unique stop along Route 66, with 18 beers on tap, a wide arrange of menu options and even coffee brewed from their own house made blend. Stop and stay for a while or hit this spot for a quick bit before crossing your first state off the list of Route 66.

Doc’s Just Off 66 in Girard brings classic soda fountain charm to Route 66 with phosphate drinks, sundaes, ice cream flights, and hearty sandwiches. Once a small-town drugstore, it’s now a beloved Girard staple, sharing generations of stories while welcoming locals and Mother Road travelers alike.

Jubelt’s Bakery & Restaurant has been baking bread and sweet treats for over a century and as the third generation of the Jubelt family now serves breakfast and lunch this is the perfect place for a quick stop to load up on the sweet treats.

A stop for ice cream is ALWAYS necessary on a road trip. A time to stretch legs and sugar up for the next leg of your trip. Route 66 Creamery in Hamel has everything you need from a simple cone or cup to sundaes, floats and malts that will have you channeling the 1950s vibes of Route 66.

The Pink Elephant Antique Mall housed in the old Livingston High School is a Route 66 compound you must see to believe. From larger-than-life outside statues to an antique mall with over 50 dealers, The Twistee Tree Diner and Mother Road Fudge n Candy, this Mother Road icon has something for everyone to enjoy along the Main Street of America.