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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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Hampton Inn Pontiac
2000 Grand Prix Drive Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-4400
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When you're on a road trip, like traveling down Historic Route 66 - you'll get to experience some different and unique things. When it comes to where you sleep, sometimes, the familiar comforts are the best. When you stay at the Hampton Inn in Pontiac, you get all the comforts and conveniences of this national Hotel chain.

The location is just off of Interstate 55, not too far away from the amazing Route 66 downtown that Pontiac is known for. Check out the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum, and get a great meal at Edinger's Filling Station.

Some of the great benefits of staying at the Hampton Inn - Pontiac include: free hot breakfast buffet (6-10am), fitness center, indoor heated pool, business center, and 24-hour TREATS shop.

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What's Nearby?

  • Greater Livingston County Arts Council

    The Greater Livingston County Arts Council is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2016 to provide opportunities for education, growth and app...read on

  • Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum

    Get a complete Route 66 Experience all under one roof! The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features thousands of artifacts a...read on

  • Pontiac Oakland Museum and Resource Center

    The Pontiac-Oakland Museum & Resource Center in Pontiac, Illinois features antique and classic cars and automotive artifacts. In the heart of Rout...read on

  • The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center

    The newly renovated Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center first opened in December of 1939 as a movie house. Its first movie was The Wizard of O...read on

  • Old Log Cabin

    Old Log Cabin in Pontiac, Illinois is one of the oldest restaurants located on Historic Route 66. Enjoy the quaintness of the dining room or sit out o...read on
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    Easter Egg Hunt

    Our Easter Egg Hunt is April 19th, at 10 AM, at Humiston-Riverside Park! The event is free and there is no registration. The Easter Bunny will be in a...read on
  • May
    17

    Pontiac Cruise Night

    You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown P...read on
  • June
    21

    Pontiac Cruise Night

    You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown P...read on
  • July
    19

    Pontiac Cruise Night

    You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown P...read on
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    16

    Pontiac Cruise Night

    You're invited to join us for our 2025 Cruise Season. Pontiac Cruise Nights are the 3rd Saturday of each month, May through August, located Downtown P...read on

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