Shea's Route 66 Museum, Springfield

Name: Shea's Route 66 Museum
Address: 2075 N Peoria Rd, Springfield, 62702-1837, United States
Telephone: +1 217-522-0475

#25 among attractions in Springfield

Museum, Historical place

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Shea's Route 66 Museum (address: 2075 N Peoria Rd) is a place located in Springfield (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of museum, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 587 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 39°49'44"N latitude and 89°38'18"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack (sport, 15 min walk), Illinois State Fairgrounds (neighbourhood, 17 min walk), Nelson Center (park, 18 min walk).

Coordinates: 39°49'44"N, 89°38'18"W

Address

2075 N Peoria RdNorth End Association Take TwoSpringfield 62702-1837 United States

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+1 217-522-0475

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Shea's Route 66 Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial.

1 miSW
Memorial site, Memorial
Lincoln Tomb, Springfield
26 min walk • The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln; his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln; and three of their four sons, Edward, William, and Thomas. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield
30 min walk • Oak Ridge Cemetery is an American cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The Lincoln Tomb, where Abraham Lincoln, his wife and all but one of their children lie, is here, as are the graves of other prominent Illinois figures.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum, Springfield
26 min walk • The Springfield and Central Illinois African-American History Museum is a museum of African-American history and culture located in Springfield in the U.S. state of Illinois. The museum was founded in 2012 by historical educator Douglas King, and moved to a permanent location adjacent to Springfield's Oak Ridge Cemetery in March 2016.
1.4 miSW
Memorial
World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial, Springfield
36 min walk • The World War II Illinois Veterans Memorial is the official memorial of the U.S. state of Illinois maintained in honor of veterans of the war, as well as those bereaved during the course of the conflict.
0.7 miW
Park
Nelson Center, Springfield
18 min walk • The Franklin P. Nelson Recreation Center is a 2,100-seat multi purpose ice arena and recreational facility located in Springfield, Illinois. The ice arena has two NHL regulation-sized ice sheets.
1.2 miSW
Queen Anne architecture
John F. Bretz House and Warehouse, Springfield
31 min walk • The John F. Bretz House and Warehouse are a pair of historic buildings located at 1113 North Fifth Street in Springfield, Illinois. The house was built circa 1886 for contractor John F. Bretz.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
17 min walk • The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
0.8 miS
Baseball, Sport, Sport venue
Lanphier Park, Springfield
21 min walk • Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park is a stadium in Springfield, Illinois. It is primarily used for baseball. It originally opened in 1928 as Reservoir Stadium and was renovated in 1977. It holds 5,200 people.
0.6 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, Springfield
15 min walk • Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, the state capital. It is frequently nicknamed The Springfield Mile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shea's Route 66 Museum?

Nearby attractions include Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield (17 min walk), Nelson Center, Springfield (18 min walk).