Polk-A-Dot Drive In
Illinois, Land of Lincoln ... Where the Road Begins |
Most travelers seem to start their journey on Route 66 in Chicago, and head westbound. That is the direction we take on this website.
The beginning point of Route 66 in Chicago has changed over the years. Today, the starting point is at East Adams Street at South Michigan Avenue, and the end point is at East Jackson at South Michigan. One way streets in the area can be difficult to navigate for first-time Route 66 visitors!
From its beginning in Chicago, Route 66 headed southwest to Joliet, Wilmington, and into Braidwood.
The City of Braidwood is located in Will County, approximately 53 miles southwest of Chicago and 18 miles south of Joliet. Over 6,000 residents live in the city.
When in Braidwood, be sure to visit one of the most popular stops in town, the Polk-A-Dot Drive-In!
The Polk-A-Dot Drive-in ... Braidwood, Illinois
The Polk-A-Dot Drive-In, in business since 1956, is located at 222 N Front Street in Braidwood. The great atmosphere at this family-owned restaurant transforms visitors back to the 1950s. The Polk-A-Dot offers table side juke boxes, photo memorabilia of rock and roll stars, child and adult sized tables and booths. And a great menu! Popular with Route 66 travelers are the numerous photo opportunities, from Superman to the Blues Brothers to Elvis and Marilyn, and more! It is also the locale for numerous car shows and other events. Phone 815.458 .3377 or visit the Polk-A-Dot Drive-in on Facebook |
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Interactive Map of the Polk-A-Dot Drive-In
| Map showing the location of Braidwood on the route of U.S. Highway 66 in Illinois Alignments varied over time Click the map for current routing information  |
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