Photos of the Chain of Rocks Route 66 Experience Hub in Madison, Illinois
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to the Chain of Rocks Route 66 Experience Hub in Madison, Illinois, here are some things to know before you go.
What are the Route 66 Experience Hubs?
The Route 66 Experience Hubs are a series of large, interpretive kiosks installed along Illinois Route 66 designed to help travelers explore the Mother Road in a more interactive way. Each hub typically stands about nine feet tall and features colorful panels that welcome visitors to Illinois, share local Route 66 history, and highlight nearby attractions worth visiting. You can find more Route 66 Experience Hubs across Illinois.
What can visitors learn at an Experience Hub?
Each kiosk includes interpretive panels with Illinois Route 66 history, community-specific stories, and a map pointing out nearby attractions—helping travelers build a self-guided Route 66 itinerary as they go.
Where can you find the Chain of Rocks Route 66 Experience Hub?
The Chain of Rocks Route 66 Experience Hub is located near the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on Chain of Rocks Road (4205 Chain of Rocks Road) in Madison, Illinois, just north of St. Louis. It sits along the historic Route 66 corridor as one of the final Illinois interpretive hubs before the Mother Road crosses the Mississippi into Missouri.
Where to Stay Near the Chain of Rocks Route 66 Experience Hub
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest on your road trip with a stay at one of these St. Louis hotels near Route 66.
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
An icon since 1894, the St. Louis Union Station is a vintage gem wrapped in elegant archways and décor. Admire the famous Grand Hall, experience all the on-site attractions, enjoy 3D light shows and a 100-foot waterfall, and access the fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool. All just a mile from downtown St. Louis and a short drive to Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at The Arch
If you want to find a hotel close to the Gateway Arch, you can’t do any better than the Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at The Arch. This St. Louis hotel is located less than a five-minute walk to the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium, at the heart of downtown. Enjoy 37-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and hot tub, and a free hot breakfast.
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
Listed on the National Historic Register, Magnolia St. Louis was originally built in 1924 as the Mayfair Hotel by Charles Heiss, with a hospitality and sophistication in mind. This hotel is known as the birthplace of “chocolates on a pillow,” a tradition influenced by actor Cary Grant’s tryst within his suite.
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