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Greater Livingston County Arts Council

PONTIAC | The Greater Livingston County Arts Council is more than just a great place to take an art class in downtown

Pontiac, it’s also home to a beautiful open space gallery. Located inside a historic building, the Greater Livingston

County Arts Council gallery features a rotating selection of original framed art, sculpture and pottery, all crafted by local artisans that live along the Route 66 corridor.

Countryside Village

BRAIDWOOD | This hidden gem, located just off Route 66, specializes in gifts, home décor, gourmet foods, wine, quilting supplies and much, much more. This sprawling and eclectic store features over 9,000 square feet of quality gifts, offered at reasonable prices. Pick up some thoughful souvenirs or a nice bottle of wine to celebrate a successful first day’s journey on Route 66.

Looking to really experience the quaint towns that line The First Hundred Miles of Route 66? Park the car and spend an afternoon exploring the boutique and artisan retailers that populate these thriving main streets and shopping districts. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect vintage item for your collection or to stock up souvenirs, there are plenty of exciting niche retailers to browse along The First Hundred Miles.

Apparel

BETTY’S #

104 W. Washington St. Morris, IL 60450 815-693-4464 www.facebook.com/bettys104 ITISAMAZING #

76 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-582-4995 www.itisamazing.biz JILLEY'S BOUTIQUE

117 Stephen St Lemont, IL 60439 630-914-5895 www.facebook.com/jilleysboutique WEETA’S BOUTIQUE #

1134 N. 27th Road Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-1587 www.facebook.com/WeetasBoutique-695707497181991/ Art

GALLERY SEVEN

200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor) Lockport, IL 60441 815-483-4310 www.galleryseven.net GREATER LIVINGSTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL #

209 W. Madison Street Pontiac, IL 61764 815-419-2472 www.pcartcenter.com Bookstore

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS #

712 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4233 www.rockpaperscissors.toys PRAIRIE FOX BOOKS #

719 La Salle Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-7323 www.prairiefoxbooks.com Fishing Shop

APPLEBEE’S BAIT SHOP

2956 N. Route 178 Utica, IL 61373 815-667-7036 Gifts, Antique & Speciality Shops

229 “ESTATES”

229 West Main Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9201 www.229estates.com A MESS OF THINGS #

726 LaSalle Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-481-2389 www.facebook.com/messofthings CLARKS RUN ANTIQUES #

215 North Division Street Utica, IL 61373 815-667-7190 www.clarksrunantiques.com CLARKS RUN CREEK WINE & GIFTS #

143 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373 815-691-8047 www.clarksruncreek.com COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE #

1540 N. Division Street Braidwood, IL 60408 815-458-2191 www.countrysidevillagegifts.com H & H MERCANTILE/ VERANDA #

314 E. Main Street Streator, IL 61364 815-992-2424 www.facebook.com/ HnHmMercantile314 HORNBAKER GARDENS, INC. #

22937 1140 N. Avenue Princeton, IL 63156 815-659-3282 www.hornbakergardens.com IDA'S GARDEN PARADISE / DAHL LANDSCAPING

14960 W. 159th Street Homer Glen, IL 60491 815-838-7811 www.idasgardenparadise.com JOBST MONUMENTS & GIFTS

402 West Main Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0310 www.jobstmonument.com K’S SECRET GARDEN #

215 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364 815-672-9733 www.KsSecretGarden.com LOCK 16 CAFE & GIFT SHOP #

754 First Street LaSalle, IL 61301 815-223-1851 www.lasallecanalboat.org MABEL’S MARKET

307 Canal Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-0901 www.mabelsmarket.com MILLTOWN MARKET #

508 N. Kankakee Street Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-0386 milltownmall.com

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940 S State St., Lockport, IL 60441 815•836•8735

true north

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PARAPHERNALIA ANTIQUES

112 N. Water Street Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-9841 www.facebook.com/ paraphernaliaantiques ROUTE 66 KITES AND BOARD GAMES

222 N. Main Street Pontiac, IL 61764 815-953-8303 www.route66kites.com SMOKEY ROW ANTIQUES SHOP

112 Stephen Street Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1112 www.facebook.com/Smokey-RowAntique-Shop-720424081328706/ TRUE NORTH #

539 Bedford Rd. Morris, IL 60450 815-705-0161 www.shoptruenorth.com Gourmet Food

HOLLINGWORTH CANDIES, INC. #

926 N. State St. Lockport, IL 60441 800-807-2275 www.hollingworthcandies.com SWEET TOOTH

108 Washington Street Morris, IL 60450 815-942-1003 www.facebook.com/SweetTooth-220642897593/

Grocery

HANDY FOODS #

604 W. Main Street Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2300 www.handyfoodsiga.com Home Furnishing

SHERI LAW ART GLASS

12551 W. 159th Street Homer Glen, IL 60491 708-301-2800 www.sherilaw.com

Malls

LOUIS JOLIET MALL

3340 Mall Loop Drive Joliet, IL 60431 815-439-1000 www.shoppinglouisjolietmall.com Pottery

FINE FIELD POTTERY COMPANY #

215 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364 815-878-1284 www.finefieldpottery.com Sewing & Quilting

THIMBLES

940 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60441 815-836-8735 www.thimblesquilts.com

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