Category:Has custom bannerAtlanta is a small city in Logan County, Illinois along historic Route 66. It had a population of 1,669 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Atlanta was incorporated in 1853.

Understand

It was founded as Xenia but changed its name when it was incorporated in 1855, Atlanta sits between Springfield, the capital of Illinois, and Bloomington-Normal, a large metropolitan area and the home of Illinois State University. Atlanta is surrounded by country roads and farmland growing mostly corn and soybeans. Route 66 runs through Atlanta, resulting in the eye-catching Paul Bunyan Statue holding a hot dog, a famous Route 66 photo opportunity.

Get in

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Map of Atlanta (Illinois)

Get around

Car is the easiest way to get around in Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Walking is viable in downtown Atlanta but once downtown clears out, it becomes much more difficult to traverse the streets.

See

• 40.260851-89.2314711 Paul Bunyan StatueCategory:Has map markers, 122 SW Arch St (exit I-55 and head west on E South street; take a right onto SE vine street then turn left onto SW Arch St.; the statue will be on your left). A popular Route 66 stop. The statue is 19 feet tall.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260355-89.2323572 Atlanta Public Library & MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 100 SE Race St, ☏ +1 217 648-2112. M W F 10AM-3PM, Tu Th 10AM-6:30PM, Su 10AM-2PM. A library and museum built in 1908 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is also a Clock Tower next to the library and must be hand-wound.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260613-89.2313753 Route 66 Arcade MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 108 SW Arch St. F Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 1PM-8PM. An arcade and Route 66 theme museum Games operate on quarters.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.259879-89.2352064 Smiley Water TowerCategory:Has map markers, 407 SW 2nd St (exit I-55 and head west on E South Street; turn right onto S Race street, left on SW Second St.; the water tower will be to the left). A large yellow water tower with a smiley face painted on it.  (updated Mar 2022)

Do

• 40.267931-89.2251111 North Greens Golf CourseCategory:Has map markers, 901 NE First St, ☏ +1 217 648-5500. An 18-hole, family-friendly course. Starting at $11 for 9 holes.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.265149-89.2379022 Atlanta ParkCategory:Has map markers, 102 8th St. Sunrise-sunset daily. A park with a playground, pavilion, and two basketball courts  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260741-89.2310743 Xenia ParkCategory:Has map markers, 104 SW Arch St. Sunrise-sunset. A small patch of grass in downtown Atlanta with a few trees for shade and a picnic table.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260599-89.2321314 Atlanta Fall FestivalCategory:Has map markers, Atlanta Memorial Park. This 4-day festival is typically scheduled for the second weekend in September and runs Thursday-Sunday in Atlanta Memorial Park. Each day is full of events for adults, children, and families.  (updated Mar 2022)

Buy

• 40.26045-89.2300291 The Gift BoxCategory:Has map markers, 301 SE Vine St, ☏ +1 309 660-5323. W 10AM-6PM, Th-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. A great gift shop with locally sourced products.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.261185-89.2307532 Arch Street ArtisansCategory:Has map markers, 103 SW Arch St, ☏ +1 217 648-5077.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260578-89.2313673 The WisteriaCategory:Has map markers, 112 SW Arch St. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12:30-4PM. Antique shop.  (updated Mar 2022)

Eat

• 40.259142-89.2270091 Country-Aire RestaurantCategory:Has map markers, 606 E South St, ☏ +1 217 648-5330. A locally owned an operated restaurant that serves diner food. Sa-Th 5:30AM-8PM, F 5:30AM-9PM.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.260475-89.2314212 The Palms Grill CafeCategory:Has map markers, 110 SW Arch St, ☏ +1 217 648-2233. A diner and café specializing in breakfast foods.  (updated Mar 2022)

Drink

• 40.266559-89.2234271 217 Roadhouse Bar and GrillCategory:Has map markers, 800 SW Arch St, ☏ +1 217 648 2899. Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-2AM. A small bar and grill that serves good food and drink.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.261182-89.2310722 Chubby's Bar & GrillCategory:Has map markers, 111 SW Arch St, ☏ +1 217 648-2615. M-Th 10AM-midnight, F Sa 10AM-1AM, Su noon-9PM. A bar and grill with a focus on fried foods.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.261651-89.2323053 KornerCategory:Has map markers, 100 1st St, Atlanta, ☏ +1 217 648-2745. Su-Th 9AM-midnight, F Sa 9AM-1AM.  (updated Mar 2022)

Sleep

• 40.259187-89.2240391 Atlanta InnCategory:Has map markers, 103 Empire St, ☏ +1 217 648-2322, fax: +1 217 648-5071. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM.  (updated Mar 2022)
• 40.262663-89.2332222 The Colaw Rooming HouseCategory:Has map markers, 204 NW Vine St, ☏ +1 217 671-1219. A nice B&B in the center of town.  (updated Mar 2022)

Go next

• Bloomington-Normal
• Springfield
• Lincoln

Bloomington ← McLean ←	N  S	→ Lincoln → Springfield
Springfield ← Lincoln ←	W  E	→ McLean → Bloomington