- Our list of the best things to do in Pontiac, Illinois, features the top 9 nearby activities — including 5 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Pontiac, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Pontiac, IL
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205 N. Mill Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
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The Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum is dedicated to the Pontiac brand, and features a collection of vehicles and memorabilia. The store sells accessories, hats, shirts, books, and signs.
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110 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Thousands of artifacts and memorabilia are found at the IL Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum, all of them connected in some way to Route 66.
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The artifacts and exhibits from the Livingston County War Museum can be traced back to as far as World War I. It has a big collection of uniforms.
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217 North Mill St, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Opened in 2010, the International Wall Dog Mural & Sign Art Museum is dedicated to preserving the outdoor painted advertising signs, which were used before the electronic mass-media appeared. Artworks from all around the county can be purchased from here.
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A live music venue and bar, Freakster's Roadhouse hosts a variety of bands, primarily playing rock. The facility features a large beer garden and a 1000 person capacity ballroom in addition to two performance stages.
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Crescent Cinemas first opened its doors in the 1920's. Once a single-screen house, Crescent now is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. Movies are shown in digital projection and Dolby digital surround sound.
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The bowling alley, Fiesta Lanes, features competitive bowling leagues throughout the week and 'moonlight bowling'. The alley also has a lounge that is fitted with a full bar as well as arcade games.
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A fairground and camping site, Livingston County 4-H Park provides RV sites with water and electrical hookups, a basketball court and playground equipment. The park can be used for picnics, wildlife viewing and tent camping.
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The Illinois Rt 66 Museum is a showcase and celebration of the famous Route 66 highway. Visitors can view thousands of historic items collected over several decades, including memorabilia, antiques and murals, and hear stories from the road's glory days.
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Named after former mayor Walt Bittner, Walt Bittner Park is a neighborhood park featuring a quarter mile walking trail and large open fields. The park also maintains a playground as well as several half-court basketball courts.