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Begin Historic Route 66
Absorb Route 66 History
- 4.622 reviews
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Begin Historic Route 66 marks the iconic starting point of the Mother Road with interpretive signs, historic plaques, and a lively urban backdrop. Visitors come for photo opportunities, a palpable sense of Americana, and easy access to nearby museums and walking routes—expect outdoor displays and casual sightseeing rather than extensive facilities.
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
55°
Overcast
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 7%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
57° - 11am59°
- 12pm59°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Begin Historic Route 66
- 2 Orchestra Hall the Club · 1 min
- 3 Chicago Symphony Orchestra · 1 min
- 4 Happy Monday Coffee · 2 min
- 5 Crown Fountain · 4 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 22 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Lively
- Tourists
- Family friendly
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Orchestra Hall the ClubLive music · 1 min walk
Chicago Symphony OrchestraLive music · 1 min walk
Good nowHappy Monday CoffeeCafé · 2 min walk
Good nowCrown FountainSight · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 11 am. Light layer from 11 am.
JacketUntil 11 am
Light layerFrom 11 am