Polk-A-Dot Drive In
In 1956, Chester Fife had a school bus painted in rainbow Polk a dots. This was his first restaurant.
In 1962, he moved the business into the current building, in Braidwood, which today is a very a popular stop along Route 66.
Outside are Fiberglass figures of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, James Dean, and the Blues Brothers.
New is a giant Superman Statue. (2019)
You can eat from 11-8. Otherwise just take pics of the fiberglass statues.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Polk-a-Dot Drive In |
| Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
| Time required: | 10 Minutes |
| Descripton: | In 1956, Chester Fife had a school bus painted in rainbow Polka dots. This was his first restaurant.
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| Next town: | Braidwood, IL |
| Findable: | easy - next to the road |
| Fee area: | no - open for puplic |
| Giftshop: | a small on inside the Drive-In |
| Food or drinks: | yes |
| Kind of attraction: | Route 66 Landmark / Restaurant |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | 222 N Front St, Braidwood, IL 60408, USA |
| Directions: | Take Route 66 in Braidwood, it is westbound on the right |
| Opening Hours: | 11-8 (the outside 27/4) |
| Last visited: | October 2013 |
