Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Join host Darley Newman for an unforgettable journey along Historic Route 66 in Illinois, from Chicago to St. Louis! In this all-new episode of Travels with Darley, Darley explores the iconic Mother Road, uncovering the rich history, quirky roadside attractions, delicious eats, and inspiring people who keep Route 66 alive and thriving.
✨ What you'll discover in this episode:
📍 Start at the Historic Route 66 Sign in downtown Chicago
🌊 Snap a selfie at Buckingham Fountain
🧒 Fun at the Route 66 Playground in Burr Ridge
🍗 Famous fried chicken at White Fence Farm with owner Laura Hastert
🔐 Tour the eerie Old Joliet Prison with Greg Peerbolte
🚘 Ride in a classic car past the Gemini Giant to the Polk-a-Dot Drive In
⛽ Explore the restored Ambler Becker Service Station
🎨 Check out Route 66 murals & meet locals in Pontiac and Normal
🌭 Devour a Cozy Dog in Springfield & explore Lincoln’s home
🎡 Dive into nostalgia at the Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds
🍔 Dine at the legendary Ariston Café, the oldest restaurant on Route 66
🐘 Visit the quirky Pink Elephant Antiques Mall & World's Largest Catsup Bottle
🍻 Discover horseradish brews at Old Herald Brewery in Collinsville
🏍️ Ride in a motorcycle sidecar in Edwardsville
🏞️ End your journey at Cahokia Mounds & the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
🎥 Watch now to travel through time and discover how Route 66 is being preserved and reinvented for modern road trippers. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a Route 66 regular, this episode gives you fresh reasons to visit and revisit America’s most legendary highway.
📺 Watch Travels with Darley on PBS, YouTube, and streaming platforms
🎙️ Subscribe to the Travels with Darley podcast on iHeart, Spotify, Apple, Audible & more
🌐 Learn more at darley-newman.com. Get the Route 66 Travel Itinerary tinyurl.com/mryrr3mx
👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more travel adventures!
Join host Darley Newman for an unforgettable journey along Historic Route 66 in Illinois, from Chicago to St. Louis! In this all-new episode of Travels with Darley, Darley explores the iconic Mother Road, uncovering the rich history, quirky roadside attractions, delicious eats, and inspiring people who keep Route 66 alive and thriving.
✨ What you'll discover in this episode:
📍 Start at the Historic Route 66 Sign in downtown Chicago
🌊 Snap a selfie at Buckingham Fountain
🧒 Fun at the Route 66 Playground in Burr Ridge
🍗 Famous fried chicken at White Fence Farm with owner Laura Hastert
🔐 Tour the eerie Old Joliet Prison with Greg Peerbolte
🚘 Ride in a classic car past the Gemini Giant to the Polk-a-Dot Drive In
⛽ Explore the restored Ambler Becker Service Station
🎨 Check out Route 66 murals & meet locals in Pontiac and Normal
🌭 Devour a Cozy Dog in Springfield & explore Lincoln’s home
🎡 Dive into nostalgia at the Route 66 Experience at the State Fairgrounds
🍔 Dine at the legendary Ariston Café, the oldest restaurant on Route 66
🐘 Visit the quirky Pink Elephant Antiques Mall & World's Largest Catsup Bottle
🍻 Discover horseradish brews at Old Herald Brewery in Collinsville
🏍️ Ride in a motorcycle sidecar in Edwardsville
🏞️ End your journey at Cahokia Mounds & the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
🎥 Watch now to travel through time and discover how Route 66 is being preserved and reinvented for modern road trippers. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or a Route 66 regular, this episode gives you fresh reasons to visit and revisit America’s most legendary highway.
📺 Watch Travels with Darley on PBS, YouTube, and streaming platforms
🎙️ Subscribe to the Travels with Darley podcast on iHeart, Spotify, Apple, Audible & more
🌐 Learn more at darley-newman.com. Get the Route 66 Travel Itinerary tinyurl.com/mryrr3mx
👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more travel adventures!
