Reviews of Gemini Giant (Tourist Attraction)

Brian Hill

Cool Route 66 roadside attraction

Kris Hadis

One of the must visit places when doing the Route 66 road trip. Lots of mementos sold in the restaurant.

Annabelle Kircher

Great setting

Natasha Taylor-Nicholes

What's not to love about one of four Michelin Men in the state of Illinois? This one is a couple miles off of I-55, but a great photo opp, and something to marvel at in general!

Robert Wilson

Can not wait to return

OhZenko -

Yum

William Zacharias

The giant is still here

Michael Kolom

Really cool

Buddy Clark

Neat

Aaron Filgo

Really neat experience. So cool to see the massive preservation (pun intended) of Route 66. I’ve only heard of Gemini Giant (and most of the other attractions along Route 66 from the tv. If you need to get out and take a break- Route 66 is sure to please you. There’s a lot to see and a lot of great places to eat along the way.

Jim Greenfield

Great photo-op . Worth the stop!

Mike Garcia

Good food

John Smith

Great place to visit with family and your classic car!!! A lot of antique s around!!!

Linda

Fun stop on Rt. 66! Friendly service and great food.

WendyNKelly P

Very cool! None other like it.

Judy W Johnson

Iconic Rt.66 Launching pad has a great menu. Good food, friendly staff. There is a short wait because everything is made fresh when you order!

nicolas ruvalcaba

Nice and historic preservation buildings beautiful town

Postoria Aguirre

Great finale to the GTO weekend at the (nearby) Pontiac-Oakland Museum...a much loved piece of Route 66 history!

Abbie Friddle

It's a great place to take a picture.

D. Brent Walton

I'm giving this 5 stars as a Route 66 landmark. As a diner, it was closed and for sale when I was there. It's a 5-star landmark and home of the Gemini Giant. Now, as a soon-to-reopen diner, I'm giving it 5 stars because I have great faith in the new owners Tully and Holly. (I met them when they were looking to buy the place. I quizzed them about their plans and they impressed me with their vision and determination.) I can't wait to visit the Launching Pad when they re-open.

James Gabriel

We had lunch at the launching pad and were able to speak with the new owners. They are preserving and restoring both the restaurant and the Gemini Giant statue. We had a very interesting conversation with the owner, and we also enjoyed a great lunch of a Chicago Dog and an Italian Beef sandwich. We will stop back next time we are in Wilmington.

Diana Savvatina

Cool big guy in a good condition. There is enough parking space and a diner nearby

Marco Ceri

(Translated by Google) One of the many attractions found on Route 66 (Original) Una delle tante attrazioni che si trovano sulla Route 66

Franck Dosgilibert

(Translated by Google) A must on Route 66 !! (Original) Un incontournable de la Route 66 !!

Víctor Fernández Adelantado

M'encanta!

Francisco Magaña

Curioso de ver, y no hay que desviarse de la Ruta 66 para verlo. Por lo demás, nada especial.

Wilsa Blood

So happy there open again only better with food food and a museum

Millie Mills

The cutest little spot I have seen! It was my first Route 66 stop tho :)

FRANKYG

Very cool statue. Not far off the highway. Worth the drive.

Draco Academy

I miss this place..

Michael Chad N

Silly awesome statue

jaume

Otro lugar emblemático de la Ruta 66 que no se puede perder. El local está cerrado pendiente de que alguien vuelva a ponerlo en funcionamiento.

Frederic Latreille

One of the 3 famous Muffler Men holding a rocket ship. The restaurant, The Launching Pad serves delicious homemade desserts and Dole whip ice cream - worth the stop!

Christopher

Stop by and take a picture!

Robert OConnell

Loved it

Jesus Ochoa

Nice place for visitors

Paride Odierna

A must see.

Mar Zie

The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66, the 30 foot tall statue.

Sean Flynn

The friendliest couple I have in my many travels! This is gonna be one if your favorite stops on Route 66! Restaurant to open soon!

Joel Adam

Popular tourist attraction on route 66

Ane Nichols

(Translated by Google) Recommended ✔️ One of the first places to see when you start Route 66. The truth that caused us a kind of euphoria when we saw the giant. When we went to see The Gemini Giant, the Restaurant next door was for sale. I have seen now that they have opened it !! The next time I make the route I will visit it. The truth is worth a visit to this giant. (Original) Recomendable ✔️ Uno de los primeros sitios para ver cuando empiezas la ruta 66. La verdad que nos causo una especie de euforia cuando vimos al gigante. Cuando fuimos a ver The Gemini Giant , el Restaurante de al lado estaba en venta. He visto ahora que lo han abierto!! La próxima vez que haga la ruta lo visitare. La verdad que merece la pena hacer una visita a este gigante.

Audrey Guelder

Un des géants restant de la fameuse route 66

Bruce Keller

Stop in and say hello to Holly and Tully, tell em Ty sent ya!

Maryjo Neese

It is very big

Zachariah Vercruyssen

Big metal guy but not that big

Fabio Antonacci

Una delle tantissime attrazioni che si possono trovare lungo la mitica Route 66. Gemini Giant o più comunemente RocketMan è un posto turistico ideale per fare delle foto e anche una piccola pausa nel vicino distributore o nel piccolo fast food, ritrovo abituale per tanti turisti e motociclisti. Impossibile non fermarsi

Tracie Gambino

It's so wonderful to see this place in action again! I'm looking forward to the day when they will have their full menu. My son and I popped in for a quick bite to eat before we headed to see a play. The atmosphere is grand with so much attention to details and I'm so glad they kept the old tables (I really love maps!). I know a whole lot of love, sweat, money and I'm sure tears, were poured greatly into The Launching Pad. I wish you all the best and look forward to stopping in frequently! Ps)I never had a dole whip, let alone knew what it was, and it was fantastic!! Cheers!

Michael Carter

A great statue in the middle of run down parking lot.

Jane PAulsen

Recently repainted!! Great place to stop for a photo!!

Joe Nasca

It's okay if you are local or happen to be passing by. It's not worth a special trip though. I've heard alot of good things about the launching pad next door

Suman Singh

Get your kicks on Route 66! One of the few muffler man left in the country. Dont miss the spot if you are on the mother road.

Patrick McDougall

Its a space man holding a rocket

Lee Jordan

We had two Chicago dogs and a Polish sausage in Chicago dogs are good in the Polish sausage was OK it was very cool interior and the Gemini giant was awesome. I also had a route 66 orange drink, which was really very good. The day we were there the place was packed.

Andrea Maceratesi

Il Gemini Giant è uno dei "giganti" che è possibile incontrare percorrendo la mitica Route 66. E' situato all'ingresso di Wilmington, in Illinois, forse la parte più suggestiva dell'intero percorso nel cuore dell'America. Un consiglio: andare alla ricerca dei Giant è davvero un must, non perdeteli!

Micah Stone

Exactly what I expected. Great weird item alongside road

Victor Garcia

Wonderful Route66 site. Make sure to make it one of your stops as they have great snacks and a superb museum.

Don Russell

Small menu and high prices.

John Friddle

It's a one-of-a-kind stop on Route 66 opportunity to take a selfie here is a must

Holo Is cool

It was cool

Miranda Sneade

Stopped in today checking the place out and met the owners. They were the nicest couple with a great story and I can’t wait to go back and see the place when it’s all finished.

Mike Radatz

A must visit!! Famous around the world for the statue of the Gemini Giant

Alyjay

Première étape de la route 66,à faire absolument. Il y a une petite boutique sympa avec des souvenirs. On peut y faire une pause toilettes.

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A few years ago new people came under management of this building and i guess wanted to open the restaurant back up. It has been a few years since then and the couple now have a crowd funding page to open the business back up. This has the writings of a scam all over it, and this has implications that the couple bought the place on a impulse and didn't think out there decision. If the couple really wanted to open, they could take out a loan and get 75000$ easily. They also have a community of people that shame and insult anybody that is against there business practices. They prey on people who are nostalgic about the restaurant and shame anybody who thinks for more then a few minutes and realizes that if you need to crowdfund 75000$, the they probably aren't the right people to manage the restaurant successfully. In conclusion, do not donate to the crowdfunding campaign and do not trust this couple who owns the restaurant to run it well in the long term.(If they ever get the money to run it)

Andrade pareja

(Translated by Google) Very original (Original) Muy original

sara king

It's fine. See it if you want.

Matt Smo

Great

nik pe en

Great to see they didnt tear it down

robert Wilson

Our very first stop ever on Route 66. Was so cool. Great roadside attraction. Also went into the store there called, The Lauch Pad. So cool inside, shirts, stickers, magnets. Owner's are so nice. A must stop.

owen beasley

Update. 7/8/19 This is by far the best quick stop food and ice cream in town. Fresh food, happy employees and amazing desserts. Amazing owners and staff, and happy to be a frequent patron. I recommend it to everyone. 5/3/18 FOOD TRUCK!! (Two reasons to stop). Photo op with the Gemini Giant, and the amazing food from the wonderful ladies at Fork it Dig in food truck. I ordered four different items, and can honestly say all four items: tacos, pulled pork, chicken wrap and a sandwich with chicken bell pepper with strawberry aioli was amazing! Everything was fresh and visually appealing. Great onion rings. I was a little upset I had not visited this place earlier this year.

Cathy Malinowski

Awesome owners

C Sullivan

We came here once and took a photo with the Gemini Giant.

Linda Smith

Food was good

Rita Garcia

It was something long ago but now it's just the giant. And a run down building. Its an eyesore

Melissa Stephani

Fun neat pics

derek anderson

Cool place to stop and stretch. Nothing else to do there now except take a couple pictures.

dusty roller

This place was weird...but a good weird

Dale Tolly

Food is well done and some items quite unique. Wonderful place to experience some nostalgia and a meal along historic old Rt. 66!

survey1010

Must see for Route 66 Travelers

Mike W

It's a RT. 66 original. Swing on by and see it if you're in the neighborhood!

Harry Klein

A great piece of history an a great place to grab some food

Tom Tuttle

Most photographed giant on route 66.

Susan Hiera

It's closed permanetly

alex koerner

Neat landmark, the new owners are fixing the place up right. I'm looking forward to going back into what in sure will be a great restaraunt! Great job guys keep it up!

Scott Towler

I live here but we are proud of the gemini giant. The restaurant is closed for years but keep heading south on rt53 for a mile and half and visit nellies on right side for a burger and beer

MJ C

Who doesn't love the Gemini Giant!! Now the Launching Pad Diner is back with great food and a section to buy Gemini Giant gifts. Get your kicks on Route 66!

Cédric

Merveilleux souvenir de ce road trip sur la Route 66. Première curiosité parmis tant d'autres tout le long de la route

Brooklyn flores

Yummy good food nice people everyines happy

Paul Gundberg

Nice place, good food. Tourist attraction.

Chris Dunn

Get your kicks on route 66!

Wolfgang Muno

Wenn es auf dem Weg liegt, ist es ein Foto wert

Debbie Bizzak

Great talking with owner Tully

daniel lefevre

Great place to visit when touring route 66. Nice place where you can get both food and souvenirs and see the star attraction The Gemini Giant Statue. One of the many Paul Bunyan statues but with a space theme! Friendly people, good food!

Tony Gronski

history

Roukmuth MiniSimba

Premier arrêt de la route 66. Lieu célèbre. Photo dans les jambes du géant indispensable. Petite boutique très sympa à proximité. Le patron est hyper sympa. Wi-Fi pour envoyer les premières photos à la famille. Climatisation, café, sodas = le top !

rosa wennberg gallardo

(Translated by Google) Curious place (Original) Curios lloc.

Richard Ilkanic

NOT open.

VAREILLES Family

Voilà le 1er Giant Muffler de la 66 qui se trouve juste à l'entrée de la ville, après avoir franchi le fleuve Kankakee, vous ne pourrez pas rater, sur la droite, le géant (Muffler man) "Gemini Giant", un cosmonaute géant de 10 mètres de haut qui tient une fusée. Il signale le Restaurant Launching Pad Drive Inn (en mai 2015, il était en vente) . Ces mufflers men ont été construits par la société International Fiberglass à Venice (Californie). Ce muffler date de 1965 en plein space age. La première statue Giant Muffler, en fibre de verre, a été implantée pour le café Paul Bunyon sur la Route 66 à Flagsttaff (Arizona) en 1962. Puis elle a été déclinée pour tous ceux qui voulaient attirer l'attention des clients sur leur café ou restaurant. Avis aux passionnées ! Racheter ce genre de restaurant... peut-être une nouvelle aventure de la Route 66 non ?

Renee Super

Yummy food! So happy this place is alive again

Edgar C. G.

Totally worth the stop. Just great to take a picture with this iconic piece of history. The Routhe 66 magic has just started.

Curtis Suthard

Unbelievably awesome Route 66 must see...

Jasmine The Alien

Been raised here as a child snd seening him always made me happy

Mitchell Ulrich

Very Authentic Late 50s Early 60s Vibe

John Heilig

Wish the restaurant had been there, but it was great to see the giant

James Sellers

Route #66 jem. The place is 100x better than what it used to be.!!!!

Bill Mosley

Landmark of Wilmington. People come from all over to take pictures. He was recently cleaned up.

bill winkle

Great landmark on route 66. Perfect photo spot.

Wayne Priest

Ok for photo opportunity but sad that restaurant is closed

Loïc Royer

Il est un peu seul sur son parking le pauvre ! Mais c'est une pause emblématique.

Kevin Poffenbarger

Great!!!!

Salvatore Sciacca

Great place to check out while driving along Illinois Route 66!

Sue Scimeca

Historical RT66 item

Garrett Insurance Agency Inc

New Owners - The Launching Pad October 2017. Follow the progress on Facebook- " The Launching Pad" #7 on the Top #10 Route 66 Attractions!

Alejandro Lopez

Infaltable visita de la RUTA66, en mi caso la primera parada saliendo de Chicago. Un grupo de uruguayos y argentinos nos dimos el lujo de hacer la mítica ruta. No es el único gigante de la ruta pero diría que el más famoso. Apenas cruzan el puente a la derecha podes parar y sacarte una foto inolvidable. Mas info en desdeparalelo35 nuestro blog de la ruta66.

june landers

Good sandwiches

Judy Johnson

The Apple Pie was fantastic. The staff is friendly!

Keith Libner

It's a big Green space dude. Freshly painted though.

Gary

Cool Route 66 attraction

Leif Rogers

It's the ever lovin' Gemini Giant of road trip lore!