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Iconic 28-foot fiberglass astronaut statue, Illinois' most photographed Route 66 landmark. Named by a local student in 1965 during the Space Race. Only surviving astronaut Muffler Man. Saved from auction for $275,000 in 2024 and relocated to South Island Park.
Everything that was here
- 1965–present · still open
Gemini GiantRoadside Attraction / Landmark
Iconic 28-foot fiberglass astronaut statue, Illinois' most photographed Route 66 landmark. Named by a local student in 1965 during the Space Race. Only surviving astronaut Muffler Man. Saved from auction for $275,000…
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Nearby history
The Launching Pad Drive-In
810 E Baltimore St · 747 m away
Polk-a-Dot Drive In
222 N Front St · 7.1 km away
Rossi's Motel
120 N Washington Street · 7.2 km away
Rossi's Sinclair Station
100 N. Washington Street · 7.3 km away
Braidwood Inn
140 S Hickory St · 9.6 km away
Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum
150 Kankakee Rd · 11.4 km away
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