HistoryHidden gem
Ambler's Texaco Gas Station
Dwight, Illinois
Restored Texaco station that pumped gas for 66 years and now doubles as a visitor centre.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 20 min
Ambler's Texaco, also called Becker's Marathon, sold fuel continuously until 1999 and is said to be the longest-running gas station on Route 66. It was restored between 2005 and 2007 and reopened as a Route 66 visitor centre. Stop for the brick-and-pump photos and a chat with whoever is on the desk.
Good to know
- Opening is seasonal and volunteer-run, so check ahead
- The old icehouse beside it is part of the site
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
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