After leaving the Schenk's, the took the superslab, I-55, around Bloomington-Normal. The old 66 bypass, Veterans Parkway, is a major SHS (Standardized Homogenized Stuff--Wal Marts, Home Depot, TGIF, etc) and very slow going. Lots of stoplights and traffic.
The original 66, which follows US-51 through the cities is hard to follow especially north of town where there is now a huge subdivision. We have gotten lost many times trying to get through it, so don't much bother any more.
Plus, of all the Route 66 towns, Bloomington-Normal seems to be the least interested in pushing their 66 heritage. I am, however, happy to see that a former gas station is being transformed into a tourist center, cafe, and bed and breakfast, so, maybe things are changing.
Here's Hoping Bloomington-Normal Gets on the 66 Bandwagon. -RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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