Whether you are looking for distinctive souvenirs and original gift items unique to the area, Route 66 publications, books about Abraham Lincoln and other local history, or the one and only interactive Route 66 map, the McLean County Museum of History's Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Gift Shop is the place for you! We feature Lincoln and Route 66 themed items as well as many local delicacies and original creations crafted by local artists and artisans. Product updates can be found on our facebook page. If you wish to inquire about any of our products, or if you’re a vendor interested in featuring your goods in the gift shop, please contact us.
Sap from maple trees has been harvested by Native Americans for millennia. Isaac Funk, the pioneer and founder of what would later become known as Funks Grove, started the sweet family tradition with his sons. It became a business in 1891. “Sirup” with an “i" is an old spelling referring to the product that results from the boiling down of sap, without the addition of extra sugar.
Whether you're a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, our carefully curated selection of books offer something for everyone—historians, curious minds, and young readers alike. Many titles feature local authors you won’t find anywhere else!
Fun socks make people smile, and are the perfect quirky gift for any occasion.
The secret family recipe has its roots right here in Bloomington. Russell Shirk packaged peanuts and other specialty nuts for the family restaurant/confectionary and two local liquor stores. With a catchy name and smart distribution, word got out and over a half-century later, the Shirks are still selling ’em across the land. All BEER NUTS products are still produced at the 100,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington.
When you buy Labyrinth Made Goods candles, you stand with the women of Labyrinth, working to build a better future. These candles stand for equity. Labyrinth Made Goods is working to reimagine systems that hold back women who have experienced incarceration.
A playful way to express your midwest style -- earrings!
A fun and wearable way for you to remember your experience, and share a bit of it wherever you go.
