Interstates 55 and 57 slice south through the Corn Belt of
central Illinois
from Chicago. Parallel to I-55, the legendary
Route 66
began its run here, cutting through the state and onto the Pacific Coast - you might try to catch a glimpse of it, as some old-time diners and other Americana still stand. One worthwhile stop, reachable by either interstate, is the state capital,
Springfield
, which interestingly commemorates President and former resident
Abraham Lincoln
. Otherwise, if you're on your way south, the college towns of
Bloomington-Normal
and
Champaign-Urbana
are the only rational urban stops, while if you're heading west from Chicago it's well worth pausing at the delightful old river town of
Galena
.
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