Power Tour Side Trips

[corvettedad]

It was before noon...

The Hot Rod Reunion is in BG the same weekend. A few of us are staying until Sunday to watch the races.

BG also has Lost River Cave, a cave tour that is taken by boat.

The truck museum looks cool.

Hot Rod Reunion race's sounds like a good idea, I might better book an extra night!! Also the cave tour by boat sounds like something that John could enjoy.

[smalblock]

Hot Rod Reunion race's sounds like a good idea, I might better book an extra night!! Also the cave tour by boat sounds like something that John could enjoy.

If hotel's are booked up in Bowling Green, Franklin KY about 12-15 miles south has several hotels at a cheaper rate. This is a good area which also has restaurants close by. Beech Bend Drag strip also has covered grandstands. Hearing protection is HIGHLY recommended.

[dianeokie]

Post up things to see near the venues, or things to see or cool routes to take that may not be on the Official PT route.

Last time we went from Champaign to Madison, a few of us left early, drove 74 West up to Bloomington, then took Old Rt 66 all the way into St. Louis. The route crossed over a few times, but we ran 66 most of the way. I did not get to see everything I wanted to see, there is a good chance I will do a similar route again.

I think you might have left something there somewhere on the road.............I saw evidence

[Redline04]

Post up things to see near the venues, or things to see or cool routes to take that may not be on the Official PT route.

Last time we went from Champaign to Madison, a few of us left early, drove 74 West up to Bloomington, then took Old Rt 66 all the way into St. Louis. The route crossed over a few times, but we ran 66 most of the way. I did not get to see everything I wanted to see, there is a good chance I will do a similar route again.

I stuck to the "official Route" last time thru... I'm all in for a side trip along Rt 66!

[Redline04]

Hot Rod Reunion race's sounds like a good idea, I might better book an extra night!! Also the cave tour by boat sounds like something that John could enjoy.

Are the Races on Saturday or Sunday? I'm staying Friday night & was planning on leaving later on Saturday afternoon/evening. Might have to try to extend my room if the races are Sunday.

[smalblock]

Are the Races on Saturday or Sunday? I'm staying Friday night & was planning on leaving later on Saturday afternoon/evening. Might have to try to extend my room if the races are Sunday.

Hot Rod Reunion is over Saturday afternoon/night. It is nostalgia cars racing and car show. It's a fun event. I go to it if it does not conflict with HRPT.

[Cricket]

Honestly I find the "official" route to be maddening. PT is so large that the traffic on the official route is nuts to me. I prefer the side trips with a small group, or just blasting to the next stop and then enjoying that city.

[Damon23]

Hot Rod Reunion is over Saturday afternoon/night. It is nostalgia cars racing and car show. It's a fun event. I go to it if it does not conflict with HRPT.

Powertour is not in the cards for us this year but that is a event I might be able to get to.

[silver_bullet]

The truck museum looks cool.

It's a self guided tour and it is a large museum with some very rare pieces... Well worth it!

[200kss]

In 2010 we hit the I-80 truck stop and museum (and ate at the buffet) on our way to the start in Newton. My co-pilot at the time was a truck driver so he loved it. I'm willing to bet hundreds of tour folk will be at the Corvette Museum Saturday morning before heading home, and hundreds more will be at the track spectating at the HRR.

[Redline04]

If the weather is decent, I'll stick around for the HRR racetrack events, then roll north later in the afternoon/evening.

[jnight32]

Here is what I've scouted out so far.
Place to eat in KC:
Joe's Kansas City Barbecue
3002 W 47th St
Kansas City, KS
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CA2oFUwFmxz

On the way to Newton, IA:
High Trestle Trail Bridge
Mile Walk from parking area
Great Night Photo Op
Caution: Dirt Road
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/21KBaBqzDF52

South of Newton, IA:
Cordova Observation Tower
1293 Emerald Ave
Otley, IA
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/urggZbQXFf42

Already mentioned, but on the way to Davenport, IA:
Worlds Largest Truck Stop
755 W Iowa 80 Rd
Walcott, IA
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9zKwxWHWVJB2

North East of Davenport, IA:
Antique Archaeology
115 Davenport St
Le Claire, IA
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MFXFreX2L8k

On the way to Champaign, IL:
Wind Farm Lookout Platform
13682 North 2900 East Rd
Ellsworth, IL
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/GMLU7Pw7fjF2

If going down I-72 heading toward Madison, IL:
Chevrolet Hall Of Fame Museum
3635 U.S. Hwy 36
Decatur, IL
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/SyySsPzTGck

If going down I-57 to I-70 heading toward Madison, IL:
The Burger King
(not afiliated with the chain store Burger King)
1508 Charkeston Ave
Matton, IL
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/j8cBKHFaDa12

Restored 1910 Gas Station and
Mid America Motorworks
17082 US Hwy 45
Effingham, IL
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/1L9MT59apjt

For the relegious
America's Largest Cross
W. Knagge Rd
Effingham, IL
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rZG441VzHPT2

Quite a few things in the St. Louis area to see so I will just list a few:
The Arch
St. Louis Science Center
The Hill - Great Italian food
Scott Air Force Base Air Park
Dr Jazz - Local Food/Ice Cream Parlor in Lebanon IL

IMS Museum
4790 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2Jjc6r2XFyz

National Corvette Museum (sink hole)
350 Corvette Dr
Bowling Green, KY
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/LHpJmmFCdYq

[htrdharley]

Couple web sites I used last time for RT. 66. I will probably run the western most alignment this time. We ran the eastern side last time.

http://www.illinoisroute66.org/

http://www.historic66.com/illinois/

[Gwood74]

Don Schumacher Racing Brownsburg, IN

[59brook]

the st louis museum of transportation had some neat trains and stuff