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CDTRAVEL 1111111111111COZY DOGDRIVE INLocated along Route 66,this quaint spot is hometo the original hot dog ona stick - aka a corn dog(or cozy dog, as it's calledhere). The drive-in is alsoknown for its fries,burgers and homemadedoughnuts. "It just bringsa smile to your face whenyou go in," Beadle says. :.:uiu: V '"'u29UJ§zo'C.VIVI0z 0::; inO'.UJ z O'."'u1-ii::i wO'."':::,"'V) in Jlz0;::zw z0ugw§zii:QV)iii:gOl 2 zw (0: ::;:0i;: :r"-ri:\ D'ARCY'S PINT If you go to Springfieldand don't eat a "horseshoe," youdidn't really go to Springfield.D'Arcy's Pint is home to oneof the best: two pieces of toasttopped with burger patties andfries, then smothered in cheesesauce. "It's a real gut-buster;'Beadle admits, "but once in awhile you have to have one."MAHAN'S FILLINGSTATIONAcross the way from the Illinois StateFairgrounds, this is said to be one ofthe oldest filling stations in existence,dating back to 1917. However, don'tplan to fuel up here, as it's purely anattraction now. Stop in to the family owned Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta rightnext door after snapping photos.tLJ ACE SIGN CO. SIGN MUSEUMThis family-owned businesssells everything fromstickers to hugeoutdoor signage.Stop into the freemuseum to checkout some of theamazing antiquesigns they'vecollected overthe years,includingneon ones.IL\ ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY\::VAND MUSEUMExhibits range from Mary Todd Lincoln's dresses to a rare copy of the GettysburgAddress in Lincoln's own hand, but the Ghosts of the Library holographic theater where Lincoln himself seems to appear onstage - is one of its greatest treasures.ilfbpartners.com 21

TRAY.EL [:.OCAL FU.VClR. 1111111111111 .Forks UpFrom indulgent horseshoes topancakes the size of a pizza, CharlieParker's Diner serves home cookin'with a side of nostalgiaThings can get alittle - or a lot cheesy at CharlieParker's Diner, dependingon the size of yourappetite. A mainstay forSpringfield locals sinceit opened in an old WorldWar II Quonset hut in1992, this breakfast andlunch spot is famous forits breakfast versionof the region's iconichorseshoe. It comeswith two pieces of toastlayered with eggs cookedany style, a protein (ham,bacon or sausage patties),potato (fries, tater tots orhashbrowns) and cheese- ooey, gooey, rich cheesethat brings it all together.If cheese isn't your thing,you can substitute gravy;or even request both.Not for the health conscious diner, thehorseshoe is a top seller."It probably makes up80% of our orders," saysWilliam (Bill) Pope.who's owned therestaurant since 2017.Guy Pieri helped make iteven more popular whenhe ate one on an episodeof Food Network's"Diners, Drive-Ins andDives" 11 years ago.But people don't onlycome for the horseshoe.More than just fillingbellies, Charlie Parker'sfills a little bit of yoursoul, too."People like thenostalgia," Pope says."That's what a lot ofthem come in for."For example, kidswho've never seen arecord before spot themcovering the walls andthink it's the greatestthing ever. There's an oldcoffee maker from the1960s that regulars love.And the old neon signbehind the counter thatbears the restaurant'sname transports youI , -:.rl. · \1 U:i.back in time.The old adage "theearly bird gets the worm"holds true here, as you'llhave a hard time scoringa table between the hoursof 8 and 10 a.m., withup to an hour waiton weekends. Poperecommends arrivingearly, when the dineropens at 6, to get yourchoice of eight counterstools or a booth.If you're feeling upfor a challenge, CharlieParker's has a longstandingcontest: Consume all fourof the 16-inchhotcakes onthe giant pancake platter(they're the size of a largepizza) and you'll win aT-shirt and a gift card.According to Pope, onlythree people in the historyof the diner have actuallyfinished it.- Kelsey Ogletreeilfbpartners.com 23

pancakes the size of a pizza, Charlie Parker's Diner serves home cookin' with a side of nostalgia T hings can get a little - or a lot - cheesy at Charlie Parker's Diner, depending on the size of your appetite. A mainstay for Springfield locals since it opened in an old World War II Quonset hut