Joliet Area Historical Museum

Housed in the former Ottawa Street Methodist Church, this is a good place in Joliet to get Route 66 background and see how the town grew around limestone, steel and the prison. It sits a short walk from the Route 66 park in the old downtown. A good first stop to get your bearings before the long run to Pontiac.

Good to know

• Ask staff about Route 66 sights in town
• Walk to the Rialto Theatre afterwards

Getting there

Downtown street parking

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.