A couple of months ago Lil Nick, Tom Anderson and I found ourselves driving though Atlanta, IL. where we came across an interesting museum called 'Memories'. We had stopped for lunch and decided to check the place out before eating. The owner was just leaving for his own lunch break but graciously allowed us the run of the place while he was gone! The place is chock full of artifacts, and memorabilia from the glory days of the Mother Road. We saw vintage signs, furniture, bicycles, displays, and even a full sized Rolls Royce in the lobby. A visitors board showed that the museum had been visited by people from over Seventy Seven countries.
After we left museum we went to check out the Palms Cafe, a restaurant that opened in 1934 and was a Greyhound bus terminal. Inside you'll eat off heavy china plates, listen to 1930's & 40's music, Pay for your meal at the heavy brass cash register. The food is so good you'll find yourself driving back for another meal and who could blame you?
So when you find yourself bored and tired of being cooped up at home, consider a drive down old Route 66 and discover the treasures to be found in Atlanta.
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