Historic Route 66
Gemini Giant at Launching Pad Restaurant, IL

Nothing reflects the kitsch and nostalgia of the Route 66 era like the Gemini Giant, a 36' fiberglass "muffler man" - one of the most popular larger-than-life roadside attractions that began appearing on the American landscape during the 1950s. The giant is the most photographed man in Wilmington and keeps watch over the Launching Pad, a favorite stop for Route 66 travelers.