Wilmington, Illinois
roadside giant
Gemini Giant
What it is
A 30-foot fiberglass spaceman, one of the most iconic muffler-man giants on Route 66, standing outside the former Launching Pad Drive-In.
Why it matters
One of the first major signs westbound travelers are really on Route 66; a survivor of the space-age roadside era.
Plan your visit
Practical notes
- Status
- Hours change out here — confirm locally before you go.
Nearby stops
- Polk-a-Dot Drive-InBraidwood, Illinoisdinerguide entry coming
- Ambler's Texaco StationDwight, Illinoisgas stationguide entry coming