🎸 Rockin’ the Mother Road 🛣️
Welcome to a spot where two Illinois legends collide — Route 66 and Rock & Roll!
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum celebrates the incredible musical history of the Land of Lincoln, from the Chicago blues to the countless musicians, performers, and music pioneers who helped shape the soundtrack of America.
And what better place to hide a geocache than along the Mother Road?
Route 66 has always been about the journey — discovering interesting places, meeting interesting people, and finding unexpected treasures along the way. That's pretty much the definition of geocaching!
As you search for this stage, take a moment to check out the impressive GIGANTAR and the museum surrounding you. The names represented here are a reminder that Illinois has played a HUGE role in the history of American music.
At your feet near the entranceway to the museum, it reads:
if BIG VIBES -go to N 41° 31.613′ W 88° 04.824′
if WHITE STORE -go to N41° 31.494' W 88° 04.792'
if BAND OF LINCOLN -go to N 41° 31.609′ W 88° 04.944′
The Museum gift shop and first floor exhibit gallery is open Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:00pm and Sunday: 9am - 2pm.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this cache adds another memorable stop to your Route 66 adventure.
Happy caching!