Best Places to RV in Illinois

Illinois is a historic and vibrant state square in the middle of the Midwest. One of its most notable aspects is the starting place of America’s most well-known highway: Route 66.

Many an RV explorer have traveled this road, and we at Mark Wahlberg RV want to help you make the most of your Route 66 journey. Check out all the major stopping points you have to add to your itinerary below!

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Stop 1: Chicago, Illinois

Where to Park the RV: Camp Ground Road Woods

Chicago, Illinois, is the starting point of Route 66, and there’s plenty to see here before you hit the road. Check out these Chi-town highlights:

• Navy Pier with dinner cruises, the Chicago Children’s Museum, and a Ferris Wheel.
• The Art Institute of Chicago and The Field Museum.
• Various art installations like the famed silver bean at Millennium Park.

See Chicago from a different angle at 360 Chicago located on the 94th floor of the iconic John Hancock Building. After taking in the whole city from more than 1,000 feet up, head one floor up for some dinner at The Signature Room at the 95th.

Stop 2: Starved Rock State Park

Where to Park the RV: LaSalle / Peru KOA Journey

Though petite comparatively, this state park has been voted the #1 attraction in the state of Illinois for its incomparable sights. Starved Rock State Park offers 13 scenic miles of trails that meander through canyons and around waterfalls. Most notable of the bunch are LaSalle Canyon and French Canyon.

At nearby Starved Rock Lodge, you’ll find a wealth of additional activities to enjoy under the park’s canopy of leaves. Take a trolley tour or explore the park by water on a river cruise. Get a massage at the lodge spa after a long day of hiking and wind down the night with a live music show on the Veranda.

Stop 3: Springfield, Illinois

Where to Park the RV: Illinois State Fair Campground

As the state capital of Illinois, Springfield is overflowing with history and things to see. Learn more about the 16th president of the United States at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. You can also visit the home he shared with Mary Todd Lincoln at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

Springfield is where the Illinois State Fair, home of the 500-pound butter cow, is held every year. Get up close with some real cattle in the livestock barns, chow down on a bucket of sugary fried mini donuts, and rock out at the Grandstand which has hosted the likes of Toby Keith and George Thurgood.

Ready to Hit Route 66?

If you’re gearing up for an epic adventure down Route 66, get your RV prepped at Mark Wahlberg RV. Our expert team of RV service technicians will make sure your rig is ready for what’s ahead on your Route 66 adventure.

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