Guidebook for Pontiac, Illinois
City/town information
Pontiac has become a popular visitor destination for many reasons. We are home to four wonderful museums and some interesting exhibits - all of them donation only admission. We have a fabulous collection of outdoor painted murals, nine Looking For Lincoln heritage sites, five Route 66 heritage sites, and of course, our three unique swinging pedestrian bridges.
Browse through our website and see what we offer.
http://visitpontiac.org/2152/Attractions
Pontiac
Pontiac has become a popular visitor destination for many reasons. We are home to four wonderful museums and some interesting exhibits - all of them donation only admission. We have a fabulous collection of outdoor painted murals, nine Looking For Lincoln heritage sites, five Route 66 heritage sites, and of course, our three unique swinging pedestrian bridges.
Browse through our website and see what we offer.
http://visitpontiac.org/2152/Attractions
Food scene
Italian Restaurant featuring Italian and American cuisine. Famous for the pasta and fried chicken!! Stop by downtown on the square.
Bernardi's II
123 N Mill StItalian Restaurant featuring Italian and American cuisine. Famous for the pasta and fried chicken!! Stop by downtown on the square.
Freshest, most delicious coffee in town!! And their sweet treats can't be beat either!!!
The Cup and the Scone
213 W Madison StFreshest, most delicious coffee in town!! And their sweet treats can't be beat either!!!
If you have a hankerin' for some smoked meat, this IS THE place to go. Daily Specials offered.
Bob & Ringo's Grill & Smokehouse
223 West Madison StreetIf you have a hankerin' for some smoked meat, this IS THE place to go. Daily Specials offered.
The BEST cinnamon rolls around!!! The other sweet confections are scrumptious as well. Can't go wrong with any choice you make at this iconic downtown establishment.
Pfaff's Bakery
313 N Mill StThe BEST cinnamon rolls around!!! The other sweet confections are scrumptious as well. Can't go wrong with any choice you make at this iconic downtown establishment.
Mario's Pizza
748 W Madison StOne of Pontiac's top pizza places! Dine in, carry-out or delivery
This lovely little pizza place is located in the old Amtrack Station, be sure to stop by. Best deep dish pie south of Chicago!! They also offer carry out and delivery.
Joe's Station House Pizza
721 W Washington StThis lovely little pizza place is located in the old Amtrack Station, be sure to stop by. Best deep dish pie south of Chicago!! They also offer carry out and delivery.
Sightseeing
Pontiac
Enjoy a tour of lovely town as you ride around on our very own trolley!!
Check out one of Pontiacs fine parks, you'll find disk golf, and an awesome playground set for the kiddos!! There are also pavilions with tables for a quiet little picnic or, fish off the bank of the Vermillion River, conveniently located on the otter ridge of the park.
Chautauqua Park
100 East Park StreetCheck out one of Pontiacs fine parks, you'll find disk golf, and an awesome playground set for the kiddos!! There are also pavilions with tables for a quiet little picnic or, fish off the bank of the Vermillion River, conveniently located on the otter ridge of the park.
Enjoy a walk along the river, across the swinging bridge. A great playground set for the kids. Also check out our outdoor concerts most weekends. And for the kids....... a SPLASH PARK!
Humiston-Riverside Park
400 West Water StreetEnjoy a walk along the river, across the swinging bridge. A great playground set for the kids. Also check out our outdoor concerts most weekends. And for the kids....... a SPLASH PARK!
Nostalgic relics from The Mother Road, such as shield murals, photos, license plates & more.
Temple de la renommée et musée de l'Association Route 66
110 W Howard StNostalgic relics from The Mother Road, such as shield murals, photos, license plates & more.
A beautiful and spacious dog park, located in Pontiac IL. out at the Rec Plex. This park has two areas, one for large dogs and one for smaller. It is equipped with shaded bench seating on both sides, push button cold water supply for our furry friends to drink from and waste bags to clean up after yourselves. Just a very nice and fun place to bring your four legged friends, to meet and play with others and for us "parents" to sit and watch as our "kids" play and interact with one another. Also, recently added ... a very clean porta potty for the two legged visitors.
Draco Park
2104 South Old Airport RoadA beautiful and spacious dog park, located in Pontiac IL. out at the Rec Plex. This park has two areas, one for large dogs and one for smaller. It is equipped with shaded bench seating on both sides, push button cold water supply for our furry friends to drink from and waste bags to clean up after yourselves. Just a very nice and fun place to bring your four legged friends, to meet and play with others and for us "parents" to sit and watch as our "kids" play and interact with one another. Also, recently added ... a very clean porta potty for the two legged visitors.
A unique and exciting journey into the past where you get to see items that are millions of years in the making. Test your luck and take a turn at the mining sluicing table!!
Jurassic Gemstones
117 West Madison StreetA unique and exciting journey into the past where you get to see items that are millions of years in the making. Test your luck and take a turn at the mining sluicing table!!
24 hour gym with cutting edge equipment!!
Staffed hours are as follows:
Monday-Thursday: 6am-1pm and 3pm-7pm
Friday: 6am-1pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
24 hour gym with cutting edge equipment
Get Yourself Motivated
Vermillion Plaza24 hour gym with cutting edge equipment!!
Staffed hours are as follows:
Monday-Thursday: 6am-1pm and 3pm-7pm
Friday: 6am-1pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
24 hour gym with cutting edge equipment
We’re Pontiac Doll & Toy Museum, and we’ve been a museum and toy store here in Pontiac, IL, since 2021. We boast a Barbie room with over 300 barbies on display and we have a wide selection of items in the museum, as well as for sale, including dolls, toys, games, music boxes, and more. We started this business because we wanted to provide a unique experience in our community, and there isn't anyone in the area that has the types of items that we do in the condition they're in. We’re looking forward to partnering with Dwight, Chenoa, and Bloomington consumers to continue to offer a premier toy museum experience. We’d like to personally invite you to stop by to view our selection of porcelain dolls, today!
Pontiac Doll & Toy Museum
218 North Main StreetWe’re Pontiac Doll & Toy Museum, and we’ve been a museum and toy store here in Pontiac, IL, since 2021. We boast a Barbie room with over 300 barbies on display and we have a wide selection of items in the museum, as well as for sale, including dolls, toys, games, music boxes, and more. We started this business because we wanted to provide a unique experience in our community, and there isn't anyone in the area that has the types of items that we do in the condition they're in. We’re looking forward to partnering with Dwight, Chenoa, and Bloomington consumers to continue to offer a premier toy museum experience. We’d like to personally invite you to stop by to view our selection of porcelain dolls, today!
We sell art by local artists and we offer an assortment of art classes for children and adults.
Pontiac Community Art Center
209 W Madison StWe sell art by local artists and we offer an assortment of art classes for children and adults.
We carry kites and board games. We also offer a wide range of toys, games, disc golf, flags, spinner, windchimes and route 66 souvenirs.
Route 66 Kites And Board Games
222 North Main StreetWe carry kites and board games. We also offer a wide range of toys, games, disc golf, flags, spinner, windchimes and route 66 souvenirs.
Pops Pop Up Shop is a specialty shop dealing with repurposed antiques, Route 66 guides,rock collections, and custom lighting. Open daily 11:00-4 at 517 W Howard Street in Pontiac, Illinois
Pops Pop Up Shop
517 West Howard StreetPops Pop Up Shop is a specialty shop dealing with repurposed antiques, Route 66 guides,rock collections, and custom lighting. Open daily 11:00-4 at 517 W Howard Street in Pontiac, Illinois
True Essence Tranquility is more than Pontiac's local day spa, it is an escape from the pressure of life. Treat yourself or a friend, to a treatment our carefully curated menu or maybe a little retail therapy is just what you were looking for.
True Essence Tranquility
725 West Madison StreetTrue Essence Tranquility is more than Pontiac's local day spa, it is an escape from the pressure of life. Treat yourself or a friend, to a treatment our carefully curated menu or maybe a little retail therapy is just what you were looking for.
PK UnKorked is a wine shop and tasting room. Pontiac Il. 826 North ladd. Wine , Food.
Closed Monday
Tues Wed Thurs11:30 -8
Fri Sat 11:30 -10
Sun 11:30 5
PK UnKorked Wine Shop & Tasting Room
826 S Main StPK UnKorked is a wine shop and tasting room. Pontiac Il. 826 North ladd. Wine , Food.
Closed Monday
Tues Wed Thurs11:30 -8
Fri Sat 11:30 -10
Sun 11:30 5
Have any of you been to Wally’s? It’s located in Pontiac, IL off Route 66. It’s a crazy cool gas station, mega convenience store, camping store, BBQ eatery, popcorn shop, jerky shop, tchotchkes and more! It’s such a fun road stop!
Wally's
1 Holiday RoadHave any of you been to Wally’s? It’s located in Pontiac, IL off Route 66. It’s a crazy cool gas station, mega convenience store, camping store, BBQ eatery, popcorn shop, jerky shop, tchotchkes and more! It’s such a fun road stop!
Convenience
County Market
Deli, Floral, Hot Food and more!
Casey's
703 East Howard Street
R.P. Home & Harvest of Pontiac
4301 Franklin Street
Walmart Supercenter
1706 West Reynolds Street
Walgreens
1001 West Reynolds Street1001 W Reynolds St Pontiac IL
CVS
1034 West Reynolds Street1034 W Reynolds St