Route 66 Episode 5: Exploring Lincoln's Springfield, Illinois 🇺🇸

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Join us on an unforgettable journey through Springfield, Illinois, the heart of Abraham Lincoln history and a key stop along Route 66! 🚐

From vintage gas stations and the charming fairgrounds to the Lincoln Presidential Library, Lincoln's Home, Old State Capitol, and his final resting place, this episode is packed with historical landmarks, quirky roadside attractions, and good eats — including a Cinco de Mayo burrito!

We explore:
🔹 A nostalgic Route 66 gas station-turned-museum
🔹 Downtown Springfield and the stunning Illinois State Capitol
🔹 The Route 66 Experience at the fairgrounds
🔹 An immersive tour through the Lincoln Museum
🔹 A guided walkthrough of Lincoln’s beautifully preserved home
🔹 RV life, local brews, and where to stay with Harvest Hosts

If you're into American history, RV road trips, or just want to see what makes Springfield a gem on the Mother Road, this one's for you!

Research material: Moon Route 66 Road Trip: Drive the Classic Route from Chicago to Los Angeles https://amzn.to/4mLv0ll

🛣️ Stay tuned — next stop: St. Louis, Missouri!

🌟CHAPTERS:
0:00 Arrival in Springfield
0:34 Vintage Gas Station Museum
2:07 Harvest Host Stay + Main Gate Bar
2:33 Downtown Stroll + Beer Stop
6:04 Route 66 Experience
10:31 Surfshark VPN (sponsored)
12:37 Lincoln’s Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery
19:54 Inside the Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
27:39 Old State Capitol Tour
30:12 Exploring the Illinois State Capitol
33:20 Guided Tour of Lincoln’s Home
36:15 Epilogue

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