Roadside Attractions in Wilmington

1 place worth pulling over for in Wilmington, Illinois.

Gemini Giant

Wilmington, Illinois

Standing 30 feet tall along historic Route 66, this iconic Muffler Man is dressed as an astronaut holding a silver rocket. Named after the Gemini space program, he has been welcoming road trippers to Wilmington since 1965. It remains one of the most photographed landmarks on the Mother Road.